Washing machine using steam and method for controlling the same

摘要

A washing machine using steam and a method for controlling the same is disclosed. The washing machine with a steam generator (100) selectively supplying steam into a drum (30) according to the present invention includes a selector to allow a user to select a course that uses steam; and a steam adjuster configured to send a signal to adjust at least one factor associated with steam; a controller to control to supply steam to a drum when the selected course uses steam and to adjust the at least one factor associated with the steam based on the signal from the steam adjuster. The present invention has an advantageous effect that convenience is improved for a user to use the washing machine using steam as well as washing performance is improved, because disadvantages due to malfunctions of a steam generator are prevented.