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 not a drum ( 30 ) according to the present invention includes a course select part ( 420 ) for a user to select a wash course, a steam select part ( 430 ) for a user to select whether steam washing is operated and a controller ( 440 ) for controlling the steam generator ( 100 ) based on a wash course selected from the course select part ( 420 ) (an inputted wash course) and a signal selected from the steam select part ( 430 ). 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.