Grande AI, the Washing and Drying Machine That Reads Your Mind

Home appliances, once purchased, become an integral part of daily life for a long time. This means not only that they must be durable but also that they should remain attractive over time. Samsung Electronics developed the 'Grande AI' by considering consumers' desire to properly care for their family's clothes, their high standards for hygiene, and the diverse preferences that vary according to washing habits and lifestyles. This was based on the principle that users should be satisfied throughout the entire usage experience.

◆Changing the standards of clothing care appliances= Grande AI is the second outcome of Samsung Electronics' home appliance business initiative called 'Project PRISM.' Just as the washing machine, which first appeared 100 years ago, revolutionized household chores for women and contributed to increasing their participation in society, Grande AI was born from the idea of minimizing users' household burdens and allowing them to enjoy a more relaxed life through another innovation based on artificial intelligence (AI).

Samsung Electronics conducted intensive research on consumer complaints about clothing care appliances over a long period. In particular, it analyzed the demands of countless consumers worldwide over the past five years using big data. Finally, Grande AI was introduced.

Although there have been various innovations in washing machines and dryers so far, many cumbersome processes that consumers have to worry about and manage during washing and drying still remained. Grande AI completely resolves these issues.

Grande AI combines on-device AI with cloud AI to learn consumers' usage habits and patterns autonomously and provide personalized services tailored to each user. It has pre-learned over 12 million domestic consumer usage data annually and supports continuous learning, recommending optimized courses based on the user's usage patterns the more it is used.

◆Operate washing and drying in one go= Korea has a challenging climate for clothing care, with hot and humid summers and cold, dry winters known as Samhan Sami. This makes choosing washing machines and dryers a difficult decision. Additionally, due to the lifestyle characteristic of frequently washing bedding, large-capacity products are preferred.

Grande AI focused on Korean consumers' usage patterns, who prefer large-capacity dryers but often install them in series due to limited space and find it inconvenient to reach the control panel on top of the dryer. The all-in-one control, which allows operating both the washing machine and dryer through the control functions placed on the lower washing machine, solves this problem.

Moreover, the depth of the product was reduced, and the gap from the wall was narrowed to reduce the installation space by about 17 cm. The control panel was tilted from the previous 50 degrees to 70 degrees to enhance usability, and a simple, interactive display clearly shows the entire washing and drying process.

◆Washing machine and dryer get smarter with AI= The AI customized washing function detects the degree of dirt during washing and automatically adjusts the washing and rinsing processes. It automatically dispenses detergent according to the amount of laundry and shortens washing time or adds detergent and rinsing cycles as needed based on the dirt level. Consumers no longer need to worry about the most appropriate washing method. It also suggests customized courses based on weather changes such as rainy days, days with severe fine dust, or cold days.

The AI ultra-fast drying function uses nine sensors to continuously sense the internal temperature and automatically set the optimal drying temperature and time. It also measures humidity along with internal temperature to provide more accurate drying times. Additionally, by increasing the compressor capacity and heat exchanger size, drying efficiency is improved for faster drying. The low-temperature drying function, which automatically controls the maximum internal temperature below 60 degrees Celsius to minimize fabric damage, has also been enhanced, providing excellent drying performance.

The AI habit memory function, which suggests frequently used priority courses based on consumers' washing-drying patterns, makes laundry easier and more convenient. For example, if a household with a baby frequently washes baby clothes, the AI learns and remembers this habit and recommends it as the top priority.

When using the washing machine and dryer simultaneously, the AI course linkage function automatically recommends the drying course that matches the washing course. Even if not installed in series, using the Samsung SmartThings application automatically recommends the optimal drying course first based on the washing course information. It consists of a total of 25 course sets, allowing consumers to use customized washing-drying courses without any hassle.

Grande AI provides customized information that was previously difficult to understand through an interactive notification window that uses text. It explains the differences between washing and drying courses and clearly informs users of error situations such as the door not closing properly in sentences. It also recommends the most suitable course depending on the weather or environment. Consumers only need to check the solutions presented by Grande AI without complicated decision-making.

◆'3-No Worry' care free from dust, residual water, and rust= During the drying process, the hot and humid air from the laundry meets cold air in the heat exchanger, causing moisture to condense. Dust tends to accumulate on the heat exchanger during this process, and when the accumulated dust meets moisture inside the dryer, it can cause a musty smell or reduce drying efficiency. Samsung Electronics' dryers are designed so that consumers can directly check and easily remove dust filtered on the heat exchanger, minimizing hygiene issues such as odors and bacteria that may arise if dust and condensed water remain inside the appliance.

Additionally, the Grande AI dryer increases the size of the dust-filtering filter to reduce dust accumulation on the heat exchanger and adds one more detachable micro safety filter, extending the heat exchanger cleaning cycle to once every 300 uses. This means consumers only need to check it about once a year.

The Grande AI dryer applies an internal care course that removes any moisture that may remain not only in the drying drum but also inside the heat exchanger. In particular, the course operation time is shortened to 57 minutes, allowing frequent hygiene management of the dryer itself for safe use.

Anti-rust coating was added to the heat exchanger connection to eliminate the possibility of rust or corrosion. Samsung Grande AI dryers apply this safety design even in unseen areas, completing a differentiated hygienic drying system.

For washing machines, it is important not only to have strong washing power but also to thoroughly remove stubborn stains, detergent residues, and harmful substances. Samsung's patented Bubble Wash technology evenly mixes detergent and fabric softener to prevent clumping, and fine bubbles quickly penetrate between fabrics to loosen stains and old dirt. In addition, the ultra-powerful Water Shot, which has stronger power and a wider cleaning range, rapidly removes stubborn dirt from laundry.

If bacteria or harmful substances such as dust mites remain on clothes, they can cause allergies and other diseases. The steam function sterilizes 99.9% and deactivates dust mites. Also, when using the AI customized washing course, it appropriately adjusts the amount of detergent and fabric softener as well as the number of rinses, saving water, detergent, and energy while preventing detergent residue.

Furthermore, the detergent-free tub cleaning+ function allows for clean and convenient management of the washing drum. It uses 70-degree Celsius hot water to rotate the drum at high speed, loosening and washing away contaminants, and sprays ultra-powerful Water Shot to thoroughly clean the washing drum and door frame. The tub cleaning cycle is also notified through a smart notification window in sentences according to the number of washes, helping users remember to manage it regularly.

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