The present invention relates to a method for controlling a washing apparatus, and more particularly, to method for controlling a washing apparatus provided with an independently rotatable drum and a pulsator, comprising a step of draining further comprising a plurality of steps of draining a predetermined amount of rinsing water at a time; a middle step of dehydrating; and a step of supplying water, further comprising a plurality of steps of providing a predetermined amount of rinsing water at a time.

A fabric treating appliance having an agitator assembly comprising a base and a tower extending upwardly from the base and terminating in an upper portion with an opening. A centrifugally actuated dispensing cup located within the upper portion and fluidly coupled to the opening. The agitator includes a scrub brush that can be mounted to the upper portion.

A fabric treating appliance having an agitator assembly comprising a base including at least one vane, and a tower extending upwardly from the base and terminating in an upper end having a recess. The agitator includes a cap having a top and a bottom that is removably mounted to the tower. A scrub brush is carried by the cap.

A method of controlling a washing machine includes (a) supplying water into a tub up to a first predetermined level, (b) rotating a basket so as to wash a filter provided between the tub and an opening formed in a lower portion of the basket by a water stream, (c) supplying water to elevate a level of water in the tub from the first predetermined level to a second predetermined level, and (d) rotating the basket to raise the water between the basket and the tub above the upper end of the basket by centrifugal force and to fall into the basket.

A method of controlling a washing machine includes (a) supplying water into a tub up to a first predetermined level, (b) rotating a basket so as to wash a filter provided between the tub and an opening formed in a lower portion of the basket by a water stream, (c) supplying water to elevate a level of water in the tub from the first predetermined level to a second predetermined level, and (d) rotating the basket to raise the water between the basket and the tub above the upper end of the basket by centrifugal force and to fall into the basket.

A washing machine and a method of controlling the washing machine is provided. The method may include supplying water to a tub, treating laundry by rotating a basket provided in the tub, and discharging water in the tub, wherein discharging the water includes rotating the basket during the water discharge so as to wash a filter, which may be provided between the tub and an opening formed in a lower portion of the basket, using a water stream.

A washing machine and a method of controlling the washing machine is provided. The method may include supplying water to a tub, treating laundry by rotating a basket provided in the tub, and discharging water in the tub, wherein discharging the water includes rotating the basket during the water discharge so as to wash a filter, which may be provided between the tub and an opening formed in a lower portion of the basket, using a water stream.

A laundry mover for a laundry treating appliance may include a protrusion located on an upper side of the laundry mover and forming an open-bottom cavity. The protrusion may have at least one opening fluidly communicating the cavity with a portion of the treating chamber above the protrusion. A diverter may be located on a lower side of the laundry mover.

A laundry mover for a laundry treating appliance may include a protrusion located on an upper side of the laundry mover and forming an open-bottom cavity. The protrusion may have at least one opening fluidly communicating the cavity with a portion of the treating chamber above the protrusion. A diverter may be located on a lower side of the laundry mover.

An agitation element includes a base, a shaft extending from the base generally along a vertical direction, at least one fin, and a plurality of ribs. Each of the plurality of ribs extends from the base and radially outward from the shaft. Each of the plurality of ribs includes a radially outward portion, the radially outward portion including two opposing entirely convex sidewalls and defining a maximum width and a maximum height, wherein a ratio of the maximum width to the maximum height is between 0.8 and 1.2. Each of the plurality of ribs further includes a radially inward portion, the radially inward portion including two opposing sidewalls.