JP2011200723A - Washing and drying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation method of a washing machine for preventing moisture from remaining in the inside of a spin-dry tub or a washing/spin-drying tub, or a gap between the spin-dry tub or the washing/spin-dry tub and an outer tub after completion of dehydration to prevent occurrence of mold and germs for keeping hygiene of the washing machine over a long period.SOLUTION: The washing machine includes an outer case, the outer tub supported in the outer case, the spin-dry tub rotatably arranged in the outer tub, and a driving device and heating means of the spin-dry tub arranged outside the outer tub. The washing machine has a drying course wherein the spin-dry tub is rotated by the driving device and simultaneously the heating means is activated to dry the inside of the outer tub.

Description

  The present invention relates to a fully automatic type washing machine in which a washing process, a rinsing process, and a dehydration process automatically proceed in addition to a two-tank washing machine, and a method of operating a washing / drying machine type washing machine in which a drying process is added thereto It is about.

  In such a two-tank washing machine dehydrator, a one-tank washing machine that is a fully automatic washing machine, and a washing / drying machine, the dehydrating tank and the washing / dehydrating tank are rotatably disposed inside the outer tub. The two-tank washing machine dehydrator supports an outer tub 2 in an outer box 1 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, for example, and has a large number of dewatering holes 3 in the outer tub 2. The provided dehydration tank 4 is rotatably arranged, and a dehydration shaft 6 of a dehydration motor 5 disposed below the outer tank 2 is connected to the dehydration tank 4. In the figure, reference numeral 16 denotes a drainage hose that communicates with a drainage opening that opens at the bottom of the outer tub 2 or the washing tub (not shown).

  In such a two-tub washing machine, the laundry after washing and washing in a washing tub (not shown) is put into the dehydrating tub 4, and the dehydrating motor 5 is driven to rotate the dehydrating tub 4 at a high speed. Moisture contained in the laundry is discharged from the dewatering hole 3 to the gap between the dewatering tank 4 and the outer tank 2 by centrifugal force, and is discharged from the drainage hose 16 to the outside of the machine body.

  On the other hand, the one-tub type washing machine that is a fully automatic washing machine, for example, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, supports the water tank that is the outer tank 2 in the outer box 1 through the vibration isolator 7 so as to be freely slidable. A large number of dewatering holes 3 are drilled in the outer tub 2, and a washing / dehydrating tub 9 provided with a rotary blade 8 on the inner bottom is rotatably disposed. A motor 10 is disposed on the outer bottom of the outer tub 2. The rotational drive shaft of the motor 10 is connected to a speed reducer 14 via a motor pulley 11, a belt 12, and a main shaft pulley 13, and the speed reducer 14 is driven to rotate from the motor 10 in the washing and dewatering tub 4 Is coupled to a clutch 15 for switching between transmission to the rotor 3 and transmission to the rotor blade 3.

  A drain hose 16 is connected to the bottom of the outer tub 2, a drain valve 17 is provided in the middle of the drain hose 16, and a top cover 19 having a lid 18 is provided at the upper opening of the outer box 1.

  In such a single tank type washing machine, if laundry and detergent are put into the washing and dewatering tank 9, after supplying water, the motor 10 is energized and the rotor 8 rotates to automatically start the washing process. After completion of the washing process, the drain valve 17 is opened and the washing water in the washing / dehydrating tub 9 is discharged from the draining hose 16, and then water is supplied again into the washing / dehydrating tub 9. Starts. Then, after the rinsing process is completed, the water is drained, and finally the process proceeds to the dehydration process. The washing / dehydration tub 9 rotates at a high speed and the water contained in the laundry contained in the washing / dehydration tub 9 is subjected to centrifugal force. Is discharged from the dewatering hole 3 into the gap between the outer tub 2 and the process ends.

  In two-tank washing machines, after the dehydration operation in the dehydration tank is completed, and in the one-tank washing machine, after the dehydration process is completed and washing is completed, the laundry is removed from the inside of the dehydration tank or the washing and dehydration tank. Although it is taken out, water drops remain in the interior of the subsequent dehydrating tub and the washing / dehydrating tub, and the gap between the dehydrating tub and the washing / dehydrating tub and the outer tub. In addition, when the lid is closed after the laundry is finished, the space in the tank or the gap space becomes a substantially closed space until the next washing start time, and thus the high humidity state continues. For this reason, mold and germs are often generated due to the slight dirt adhering to the inner wall of the dehydrating tub or washing / dehydrating tub, the inner wall of the outer tub, the outer wall of the washing / dehydrating tub, etc. Occurs.

  Such inconvenience may be achieved by using a cloth or the like to wipe off water drops in the tank by hand after the washing is completed. However, such manual work is troublesome and time consuming and is difficult to be performed.

  The object of the present invention is to eliminate the inconvenience of the conventional example, and to prevent moisture from remaining in the interior of the dehydration tub or the washing / dehydration tub or in the gap between the dehydration tub or the washing / dehydration tub and the outer tub after dehydration is completed Then, it is providing the operating method of the washing machine which prevents generation | occurrence | production of mold | fungi and various germs here, and can maintain cleanliness for a long term.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides, firstly, an outer box, an outer tank supported in the outer box, a dehydration tank rotatably disposed in the outer tank, and the outer tank. In a washing machine provided with an apparatus for driving the dehydration tub and heat generating means disposed on the outside, the heat generating means is operated simultaneously with the rotation of the dewatering tub by the drive apparatus to dry the inside of the outer tub. By providing a drying course, the dehydrating tub can be rotated only for drying separately from the dehydrating operation, so that the drying operation can be performed without the laundry inside the dehydrating tub, and hot air is removed from the dehydration hole of the dehydrating tub. It flows smoothly into the tank and the drying efficiency in the tank is improved. If this drying course is selected, the inside of the tank can be dried after drainage not only after the dehydration operation is completed but also in the case where the washing process is completed in the middle, for example, by rinsing.

  Secondly, an outer box, an outer tank supported in the outer box, a water tank rotatably disposed in the outer tank, and the dehydration tank disposed outside the outer tank. In a washing machine provided with a driving device and hot air supply means, the hot air supply means is operated to provide a drying course for drying the inside of the outer tub, whereby hot air is supplied into the dehydration tub. Thereby, warm air flows from the dewatering hole provided in the dewatering tank to the gap with the outer tank, and the inside of the dewatering tank and the inside of the outer tank can be dried. As a matter of course, a method of rotating the dewatering tank is conceivable for this drying course, and the hot air flows more smoothly from the dewatering hole into the outer tank than the hot air supply device alone, and the drying efficiency in the tank is improved. If this drying course is selected, the inside of the tank can be dried after drainage not only after the dehydration operation is completed but also in the case where the washing process is completed in the middle, for example, by rinsing.

  Third, an outer box, an outer tub supported in the outer box, a washing and dewatering tub that is rotatably disposed in the outer tub, has an upper surface as an opening, and is provided with rotating blades on the inner bottom. In the washing machine provided outside the outer tub, the washing and dewatering tub and the driving device for the rotary blades, and the heating means for the washing and dewatering tub during the drying process, the driving device By rotating the washing and dehydrating tank and simultaneously operating the heating means, and providing a drying course for drying the inside of the outer tub, the washing and dehydrating tank can be rotated only for drying separately from the dehydration operation. Drying operation can be performed in a state where there is no laundry inside the washing / dehydrating tub, and warm air smoothly flows from the dewatering hole of the washing / dehydrating tub into the outer tub, thereby improving the drying efficiency in the tub. If this drying course is selected, the inside of the tank can be dried after drainage not only after the dehydration operation is completed but also in the case where the washing process is completed in the middle, for example, by rinsing.

  Fourth, an outer box, an outer tub supported in the outer tub, a washing and dewatering tub that is rotatably disposed in the outer tub, has an upper surface as an opening, and is provided with rotating blades on the inner bottom. In the washing machine, comprising the driving device for the washing / dehydrating tub and the rotary blades disposed on the outside of the outer tub, and the warm air supplying means for the washing / dehydrating tub during the drying process, By operating the supply means and providing a drying course for drying the inside of the outer tub, warm air is supplied into the dehydration tub. Thereby, warm air flows from the dewatering hole provided in the dewatering tank to the gap with the outer tank, and the inside of the dewatering tank and the inside of the outer tank can be dried. As a matter of course, a method of rotating the dewatering tank is conceivable for this drying course, and the hot air flows more smoothly from the dewatering hole into the outer tank than the hot air supply device alone, and the drying efficiency in the tank is improved. If this drying course is selected, the inside of the tank can be dried after drainage not only after the dehydration operation is completed but also in the case where the washing process is completed in the middle, for example, by rinsing.

  The operation method of the washing machine of the present invention includes an outer box, an outer tank supported in the outer box, a dewatering tank rotatably disposed in the outer tank, and an outer side of the outer tank. In the washing machine provided with the dehydrating tub driving device and the heating means, a drying course is provided for rotating the dehydrating tub with the driving device and simultaneously operating the heating means to dry the inside of the outer tub. Therefore, the dehydration tank can be rotated only for drying separately from the dehydration operation, so that the drying operation can be performed without the laundry inside the dehydration tank, and the warm air smoothly flows into the outer tank from the dehydration hole of the dehydration tank. The drying efficiency in the tank is improved. If this drying course is selected, the inside of the tank can be dried after drainage not only after the dehydration operation is completed but also in the case where the washing process is completed in the middle, for example, by rinsing.

It is a vertical side view of the washing machine in which 1st, 3rd embodiment of the operating method of the washing machine of this invention is implemented. It is a vertical side view of the washing machine with which 2nd, 4th embodiment of the operating method of the washing machine of this invention is implemented. It is a vertical side view of the washing machine in which 5th, 7th embodiment of the operating method of the washing machine of this invention is implemented. It is a vertical side view of the washing machine with which 6th, 8th embodiment of the operating method of the washing machine of this invention is implemented. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of 1st Embodiment of the operating method of the washing machine of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of 2nd Embodiment of the operating method of the washing machine of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of 3rd, 7th embodiment of the operating method of the washing machine of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of 4th, 8th embodiment of the operating method of the washing machine of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of 5th Embodiment of the operating method of the washing machine of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of 6th Embodiment of the operating method of the washing machine of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a longitudinal side view of a washing machine in which a first embodiment of a washing machine operating method of the present invention is implemented. This washing machine is of a two-tank type in which a washing tub and a dewatering tub are separated. Since the basic configuration of this is already described, a detailed description thereof will be omitted, but the dewatering tank 4 having a large number of dewatering holes 3 inside the outer tank 2 supported in the outer box 1 can be freely rotated. A dehydrating motor 5 disposed below and connected to the dehydrating tank 4 by a dehydrating shaft 6 was disposed as a driving device.

  Further, a hot air duct 21 is disposed inside the outer box 1, an opening formed in the outer box 1 is used as an intake port 21 a of the hot air duct 21, and a discharge port 21 b is opened above the dehydration tank 4. A heating device 20 using a PTC heater or the like is disposed in the middle of the wind duct 21.

  Next, the drying method in the tank in the two-tank washing machine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 5. The laundry after the washing operation and the rinsing operation in the washing tank are finished is put into the dehydration tank 4 and the lid 18 is placed. Is closed and the dehydration operation is started [step (b)], the dehydration motor 5 is energized and the dehydration tub 4 rotates at a high speed (step (b)), and the water contained in the laundry inside is subjected to centrifugal force. And is discharged from the dewatering hole 3 formed in the side wall of the dewatering tank 4 into the gap with the outer tank 2.

  After such dehydration operation is performed for a predetermined time, in the second half of the operation (step (c)), the heating device 20 is energized to operate it (step (d)). At this time, since the dehydrating tank 4 is rotating, an air flow is generated in the hot air duct 21 by the rotational force, and the air sucked from the intake port 21a and heated by the heat generating device 20 is discharged from the discharge port 21b. 4 is sucked into.

  Then, the warm air flows from the dewatering hole 3 provided in the dewatering tank 4 to the gap between the outer tank 2. Thereby, the water droplets etc. adhering to the inside of the dehydration tank 4 or the wall surface of the outer tank 2 in the dehydration operation are dried, and moisture is eliminated. Therefore, power supply to the dehydration motor 5 is stopped, the dehydration operation is terminated, the dehydration tank 4 is naturally stopped [Step (e)], and after washing is completed [Step (f)], mold and bacteria are generated here. The tank can be kept clean.

  And since the timing which heats the inside of a tank was after predetermined time after the dehydration tank 4 started rotation, it is after most of the water | moisture contents contained in the laundry were dehydrated, and drying efficiency falls. There is no. Moreover, since heating in the tank is automatically started during the dehydration operation, the tank is surely dried at the end of the operation.

  FIG. 2 is a longitudinal side view of a washing machine in which a second embodiment of the operation method of the present invention is implemented. The basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG. Then, a warm air supply device is provided to the warm air duct 21, and the heat generating device 20 and the blower fan 22 are disposed on the inlet 21 a side of the heat generating device 20.

  6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 6 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. After the washing operation and the rinsing operation in the washing tub are finished, the laundry is dehydrated 4 When the dehydration operation is started by closing the cover 18 and closing the lid 18 [step (g)], the dehydration motor 5 is energized and the dehydration tank 4 rotates at a high speed [step (h)], and is contained in the laundry inside. Moisture is scattered by centrifugal force and discharged from the dewatering hole 3 formed in the side wall of the dewatering tank 4 into the gap with the outer tank 2.

  After the set dehydrating operation time has elapsed, energization of the dehydrating motor 5 is stopped and the dehydrating tank 4 is naturally stopped [Step (Li)], and then the heating device 20 and the blower fan 22 which are hot air supply means are energized. This works [step (nu)]. As a result, the outside air sucked into the warm air duct 21 from the intake port 21a by the blower fan 22 is heated by the heat generating device 20, and is blown into the dehydration tank 4 from the discharge port 21b as warm air.

  In this case, since the hot air is forcibly blown into the dehydration tank 4 by the hot air supply means using the blower fan 22 without rotating the dehydration tank 4, after the dehydration operation after the dehydration tank 4 is stopped, For example, the inside of the tub can be efficiently dried after the laundry is taken out from the dehydration tub 4. In addition, the drying efficiency is naturally improved by adding the rotation of the dehydration tank. And since the heating in a tank starts automatically after completion | finish of a spin-drying | dehydration operation, the inside of a tank can be dried reliably.

  In order to operate the hot air supply means after the dehydration tank 4 is stopped and after the laundry is taken out from the dehydration tank 4 as described above, for example, the lid 18 is opened and closed with a lid switch. If it is detected and the hot air supply means is operated on the condition that the lid 18 has been opened and closed, it is effective.

  Then, after operating the hot air supply means for a predetermined time, for example, for about 15 to 30 minutes, the hot air supply is stopped [step (l)] and the drying is completed (step (wo)).

  Next, a third embodiment will be described. The structure of the washing machine is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, and the heating device 20 is arranged in the warm air duct 21 arranged in the outer box 1. The drying method of the tub carried out by this washing machine is different from the washing operation by the washing operation, the rinsing operation, and the dehydration operation, and a drying course for the outer tub 2 is provided in advance to control the washing operation. This drying course is set in advance.

  Then, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7, if the outer tank drying course is started separately from the washing operation, the rinsing operation, and the dehydrating operation [Step (W)], the dehydrating motor 5 is energized and the dehydrating tank 4 rotates. At the same time, the heat generating device 20 operates [step (f)]. In this state, an air flow is generated in the hot air duct 21 by the rotational force of the dehydrating tank 4, and the air sucked from the intake port 21a and heated by the heating device 20 is sucked into the dehydrating tank 4 from the discharge port 21b. The warm air flows from the dewatering hole 3 provided in the dewatering tank 4 into the gap with the outer tank 2.

  Thereby, the water droplets adhering to the inside of the dehydration tank 4 or the wall surface of the outer tank 2 in the dehydration operation or the like are dried, and moisture is eliminated. The drying operation is performed for a predetermined time, for example, 15 to 30 minutes [Step (Y)], the energization to the dehydration motor 5 is stopped, and then the heating device 20 is stopped [Step (T)]. If it stops spontaneously [Step (Le)], the drying course ends [Step (So)].

  In the third embodiment, the dehydration tank 4 can be rotated only for drying separately from the dehydration operation. Therefore, the drying operation can be performed without the laundry inside the dehydration tank 4, and the dehydration hole 3 of the dehydration tank 4 can be operated. Hot air flows smoothly into the outer tub 2 and the drying efficiency in the tub is improved. And since this drying course can be selected at any time, it is possible to dry the inside of the tub after draining not only after the dehydration operation is completed but also in the case where the washing process is completed in the middle, for example, by rinsing. .

  Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. The structure of the washing machine is the same as that shown in FIG. 2, and a heating device 20 and a blower fan 22 are provided as hot air supply means in a hot air duct 21 provided in the outer box 1. The drying method of the tub carried out by this washing machine is different from the washing operation by the washing operation, the rinsing operation, and the dehydration operation, and a drying course for the outer tub 2 is provided in advance to control the washing operation. This drying course is set in advance.

  Then, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8, apart from the washing operation, the rinsing operation, and the dehydrating operation, if the outer tank drying course is started in a state where the dehydrating tank 4 is stopped [Step (T)], The heat generating device 20 and the blower fan 22 which are generating means operate [Step (N)]. As a result, the outside air sucked into the warm air duct 21 from the intake port 21a by the blower fan 22 is heated by the heat generating device 20 and is supplied as warm air into the dehydration tank 4 from the discharge port 21b. The water flows from the dewatering hole 3 provided in the water tank 4 to the gap with the outer tank 2.

  Thereby, the water droplets adhering to the inside of the dehydration tank 4 or the wall surface of the outer tank 2 in the dehydration operation or the like are dried, and moisture is eliminated. If the drying operation is performed for a predetermined time, for example, 15 to 30 minutes [step (na)] and the heat generating device 20 and the blower fan 22 are stopped [step (la)], the drying course is completed [step (mu)]. .

  In the fourth embodiment, similarly to the third embodiment, since the warm air is supplied to the dehydration tank 4 only for drying separately from the washing operation, the drying operation is performed without any laundry in the dehydration tank 4. The hot air smoothly flows into the outer tub 2 from the dewatering hole 3 of the dewatering tub 4, and the drying efficiency in the tub is improved. As a matter of course, a method of rotating the dehydration tank is also conceivable for this drying course, and warm air flows more smoothly from the dehydration hole into the outer tank than the hot air supply device alone, and the drying effect in the tank is further improved. And since this drying course can be selected at any time, it is possible to dry the inside of the tub after draining not only after the dehydration operation is completed but also in the case where the washing process is completed in the middle, for example, by rinsing. .

  FIG. 3 is a fully automatic one-tub type washing / drying machine as a washing machine in which the fifth embodiment is implemented, and the basic configuration of the washing machine is as described above, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here. However, a washing / dehydrating tub 9 having a large number of dewatering holes 3 in the outer tub 2 supported in the outer box 1 and having a rotating blade 8 at the bottom is rotatably arranged. The motor 10 is disposed on the outer bottom of the motor 10, the rotational drive shaft of the motor 10 is connected to the speed reducer 14 via the motor pulley 11, the belt 12, and the main shaft pulley 13, and the speed reducer 14 is rotationally driven from the motor 10. Is connected to a clutch 15 for switching between transmission to the washing and dewatering tub 9 and transmission to the rotary blade 3.

  Also, a hot air duct 21 is disposed below the top cover 19, an intake port 21 a is provided between the top cover 19 and the outer box 1, and a discharge port 21 b is opened above the outer tub 2, A heating device 20 was installed in the duct 21.

  A method of drying the outer tub 2 in the washing machine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The washing operation is started [step (b)], the washing step [step (c)], the rinsing step [step (b)], and the subsequent dehydration step [step (b)]. Similarly to the embodiment, after the dehydration process by the rotation of the washing and dewatering tub 9 has elapsed for a predetermined time [Step (C)], the heating device 20 is operated [Step (D)], and the rotation of the washing and dehydrating tub 9 is performed. An air flow is generated in the hot air duct 21 by force, and the hot air is sucked into the washing and dewatering tub 9. Thereby, the inside of the washing and dewatering tub 9 and the outer tub 2 is dried. When the dehydration process is completed and the washing and dehydration tank 9 is naturally stopped [Step (e)], the drying operation is completed.

  FIG. 4 is a fully automatic one-tub type washing and drying machine as a washing machine in which the sixth embodiment is implemented, and the basic configuration of the washing machine is the same as that of FIG. Is omitted, but a washing / dehydrating tub 9 having a large number of dewatering holes 3 in the outer tub 2 supported in the outer box 1 and having a rotating blade 8 at the bottom is rotatably arranged. A motor 10 is disposed on the outer bottom portion of the dewatering tank 9, and a rotational drive shaft of the motor 10 is connected to a speed reducer 14 via a motor pulley 11, a belt 12, and a main shaft pulley 13, and the speed reducer 14 is connected to the motor 10. Is connected to a clutch 15 for switching between transmission to the washing and dewatering tub 9 and transmission to the rotary blade 3.

  Further, the hot air duct 21 is raised from the bottom of the outer box 1 to the lower side of the top cover 19, the inlet 21 a is opened to the bottom opening of the outer box 1, and the outlet 21 b is opened to the outer tank 2 below the top cover 19. The heat generating device 20 and the blower fan 22 are installed in the hot air duct 21 as hot air generating means.

  A method of drying the outer tub 2 in such a washing machine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The washing operation is started [Step (G)], the washing process [Step (K)], the rinsing process [Step (Y)], and the subsequent dehydration process [Step (H)], the set dehydration After the operation time has elapsed and the washing and dewatering tub 9 has been naturally stopped [Step (Li)], the heating device 20 and the blower fan 22 which are hot air supply means are energized to operate [Step (N)]. Thereby, the outside air sucked into the warm air duct 21 from the air inlet 21a by the blower fan 22 is heated by the heat generating device 20, and is blown out into the washing and dewatering tub 9 from the discharge port 21b as hot air.

  In this case, since the warm air is forcibly blown into the washing and dehydrating tank 9 by the hot air supply means using the blower fan 22 without rotating the washing and dehydrating tank 9, after the washing and dehydrating tank 9 is stopped. After the dehydration operation is completed, for example, the laundry can be efficiently dried after the laundry is taken out from the washing and dehydrating tank 9. Further, by adding the rotation of the washing and dewatering tank 9, the drying efficiency is naturally improved. And since the heating in a tank starts automatically after completion | finish of a spin-drying | dehydration operation, the inside of a tank can be dried reliably.

  In order to operate the hot air supply means after the washing / dehydrating tub 9 is stopped and after the laundry is taken out from the washing / dehydrating tub 9 as described above, for example, the lid 18 is opened and closed. Is detected by the lid switch, and it is effective to operate the hot air supply means on the condition that the lid 18 has been opened and closed.

  Then, after operating the hot air supply means for a predetermined time, for example, for about 15 to 30 minutes, the hot air supply is stopped [step (l)] and the drying is completed (step (wo)).

  The seventh embodiment is implemented in the washing and drying machine having the structure shown in FIG. 3 which has already been described as the fifth embodiment. In the washing machine having such a configuration, a drying course is provided exclusively as in the third embodiment. It was. Since the operation when the drying course is set has already been described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 7, detailed description thereof is omitted, but the dehydrating tub 4 described in the third embodiment is replaced by the washing and dehydrating tub 9. It changes.

  The eighth embodiment is implemented in the washing and drying machine having the structure shown in FIG. 4 which has already been described as the sixth embodiment. In the washing machine having such a configuration, a drying course is provided exclusively as in the fourth embodiment. It was. Since the operation when the drying course is set has already been described with respect to the flowchart of FIG. 8, the detailed description here is omitted, but the dehydrating tub 4 described in the fourth embodiment is replaced by the washing and dehydrating tub 9. It changes.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outer box, 2 Water tank, 3 Dewatering hole, 4 Dewatering tank, 5 Dewatering motor, 6 Dewatering shaft, 7 Vibration isolator, 8 Rotor blade, 9 Washing and dewatering tank, 10 Motor, 11 Motor pulley, 12 Belt, 13 Spindle pulley , 14 Reducer, 15 Clutch, 16 Drain hose, 17 Drain valve, 18 Lid, 19 Top cover, 20 Heating device, 21 Hot air duct, 21a Air inlet, 21b Air outlet, 22 Blower fan

Claims (2)

An outer box having an opening;
A lid provided at the opening of the outer box;
An outer tub supported in the outer box;
A washing and dewatering tub that is rotatably arranged in the outer tub and has a plurality of dewatering holes,
Air blowing means for supplying air to the washing and dewatering tank,
A washing process consisting of a washing process, a rinsing process, and a dehydration process,
A detection step of detecting opening and closing of the lid after completion of the washing step;
On condition of detection by the detection step, the air supplied from the air blowing means into the washing / dehydrating tub with the laundry taken out from the washing / dehydrating tub is passed through the plurality of dehydration holes. 2. A washing / drying machine, wherein the washing / drying machine is moved to a tank drying step for drying the inside of the washing / dehydrating tank and the wall surface of the outer tank by flowing into a gap between the washing / dehydrating tank and the outer tank.   The washing / drying machine according to claim 1, wherein the opening / closing operation of the lid in the detection step is detected by a lid switch.

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