Patent ID: 8409361
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A controlling method of a dishwasher comprising a washing compartment, a sump configured to contain water, a steam generator, and at least one spraying arm, the method comprising: performing a washing cycle including supplying steam to the washing compartment, spraying water to at least one rack provided in the washing compartment, the supplying steam and the spraying water being repeated alternately for a preset time period until a temperature of water in the sump reaches a preset first temperature, and further spraying water to the at least one rack without supplying steam after the preset first temperature is reached; rinsing by spraying water toward the rack after the washing cycle is completed; and drying including heating air inside the washing compartment and exhausting the heated air from the washing compartment, wherein the heating is performed by supplying steam generated at the steam generator to the washing compartment, and the exhausting is performed by rotating an exhaust fan installed in the dishwasher.