Provided is a washing machine including an auxiliary washing unit configured with an auxiliary washing space formed separately from a main washing space formed in a rotating tub, and a discharging assembly by which the auxiliary washing space and the main washing space are selectively in communication with each other. Through such a structure, auxiliary washing may be independently performed, and washing efficiency may be enhanced.

The disclosure provides a washing machine and method for controlling the same. An embodiment of the washing machine includes an auxiliary washing unit placed below a door arranged on top of a main body; an input unit for receiving instructions to start and stop auxiliary washing; and a water supply unit for supplying water to the auxiliary washing unit if the instruction to start water supply is input, and stopping supplying water to the auxiliary washing unit if the instruction to stop water supply is input.

Provided is a washing machine including a main body having an opening and a door assembly disposed at the opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door that opens and closes the opening and an auxiliary washing unit having an auxiliary washing space in which hand-washing can be performed, and provided to pivot about one side of the door in an inside of the door. Through this configuration, separated washing spaces can be provided and separate hand-washing can be performed. Also, pressure of washing water supplied into the washing machine can be regulated so that water supply efficiency can be improved and a flow rate of the washing water can be adjusted.

The disclosure provides a washing machine and method for controlling the same. An embodiment of the washing machine includes an auxiliary washing unit placed below a door arranged on top of a main body; an input unit for receiving instructions to start and stop auxiliary washing; and a water supply unit for supplying water to the auxiliary washing unit if the instruction to start water supply is input, and stopping supplying water to the auxiliary washing unit if the instruction to stop water supply is input.

Disclosed is a washing machine and a home appliance including a plurality of doors, a damper configured to buffer pivoting of the plurality of doors, and a structure by which each of the plurality of doors smoothly opened/shut.

Provided is a washing machine including a main body having an opening and a door assembly disposed at the opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door that opens and closes the opening and an auxiliary washing unit having an auxiliary washing space in which hand-washing can be performed, and provided to pivot about one side of the door in an inside of the door. Through this configuration, separated washing spaces can be provided and separate hand-washing can be performed. Also, pressure of washing water supplied into the washing machine can be regulated so that water supply efficiency can be improved and a flow rate of the washing water can be adjusted.

A washing machine include a main body in which an inlet is formed in a front portion thereof; a tub provided inside the main body; a washing tub rotatably provided inside the tub; and a sink provided on the main body and having a water tank formed to be recessed to store water, wherein the water tank includes a soaking part in which laundry is soaked and a scrubbing part on which laundry is scrubbed and hand-washed, the function of soaking the laundry in water and the function of hand-washing are provided and the washing effect is improved.

A washing machine include a main body in which an inlet is formed in a front portion thereof; a tub provided inside the main body; a washing tub rotatably provided inside the tub; and a sink provided on the main body and having a water tank formed to be recessed to store water, wherein the water tank includes a soaking part in which laundry is soaked and a scrubbing part on which laundry is scrubbed and hand-washed, the function of soaking the laundry in water and the function of hand-washing are provided and the washing effect is improved.

Disclosed herein is a washing machine including a main body having a washing space and an opening through which clothes are inserted and withdrawn into and from the washing space, a door to open and close the opening, and a sub-washing unit to form a sub-washing space separate from the washing space and separably provided from the door. By such configuration, sub-washing may be efficiently performed, and space utilization may be improved.

A laundry treatment apparatus generates water stream during pre-washing so that pre-washing and soaking of laundry is performed automatically by the water stream; and upon completing of pre-washing, main washing is performed using a washing machine. The laundry treatment apparatus includes: a cabinet; a sink bowl provided at a top of the cabinet, and having an accommodation space which accommodates laundry and wash water and has an open top; a faucet which is provided at the sink bowl and supplies the wash water to the accommodation space; a water stream generator which is provided on at least one side of the accommodation space in the sink bowl and generates water stream to the wash water accommodated in the accommodation space; and a drawer type washer which is provided below the sink bowl to move forward and rearward in the cabinet, and performs washing, rinsing, and spin-drying of the laundry.