"Dry Laundry with DD Motor" LG Electronics Launches Next-Generation Tromm Washer and Dryer

LG Electronics models are showcasing the LG Tromm washer and dryer (center photo), the LG Tromm washer and dryer in the Objet Collection color (left photo), and the one-body washer-dryer LG Tromm WashTower Objet Collection. (Photo by LG Electronics)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] LG Electronics will launch the next-generation Tromm washing machine, dryer, and wash tower featuring Objet Collection design and artificial intelligence (AI) technology on the 30th. The dryer is equipped with the world's first DD (Direct Drive) motor, and the AI technology has been further enhanced.

LG Electronics announced on the 27th that it will showcase a new product lineup including washing machines, dryers, and wash towers at 'CES 2022,' which opens on February 5 in Las Vegas, USA, and revealed the new products in advance.

The highlight of the new products is the world's first application of a DD motor in a dryer. The DD motor is a core component that LG Electronics first applied to washing machines in the industry in 1998. Unlike conventional motors connected by belts, the DD motor directly connects the drum and motor, allowing control of the drum's rotation speed and, combined with AI technology that detects fabric types, enables various washing and drying methods.

The new products implement optimal motions similar to natural laundry drying methods such as shaking, spreading, hanging, fluttering, swaying, and flipping, called '6-Motion Drying.' Additionally, unlike typical dryers that use only humidity sensors, these products are equipped with an 'infrared sensor' as well, allowing the drying status to be checked by detecting the temperature of the clothes even if the laundry does not directly touch the sensor.

LG Electronics has expanded AI technology application to dryers this time. The AI drying course of the new products detects the weight of the laundry and uses deep learning technology to recognize fabric types, determining drying time and optimal motions. Delicate fabrics like blouses that dry quickly have reduced drying times, while thick and stiff clothes like cotton pants, which do not release water easily, have increased drying time and temperature to ensure even drying without any damp spots.

Regarding washing functions, when using the AI washing course, the washing machine not only recognizes fabric types through deep learning technology but also measures water contamination caused by washing. Based on this, it selects the optimal motion from LG washing machines' unique 6 motions?tapping, kneading, rubbing, loosening, squeezing, and shaking?to wash the clothes. It also features TrueSteam, which produces steam by boiling water, effective for deodorization, sterilization, and reducing wrinkles in fabrics.

LG Electronics models are showcasing the Mini Wash (left in the photo), which can be conveniently attached to the bottom of washing machines or dryers, and a tall storage cabinet with a detachable laundry basket. (Photo by LG Electronics)

The new products feature a clean minimal flat design and come in Objet Collection colors such as Nature Beige and Nature Green. The dial for selecting washing and drying courses is equipped with an Easy Circle Control featuring a display. Additionally, both the washing machine and dryer can be combined with a mini washer, a top-loading washing machine, at the bottom to be used as a TwinWash, allowing simultaneous or separate washing.

The prices of the new products are based on shipment prices: 20kg dryer from 1,840,000 to 2,040,000 KRW, 24kg washing machine from 1,650,000 to 1,850,000 KRW, and wash tower of the same capacity from 3,490,000 to 3,890,000 KRW. Dryers and wash towers will be delivered sequentially starting mid-next month.

Baek Seung-tae, Vice President and Head of the Living Appliance Division at the H&A Business Division, said, "Based on differentiated core components and advanced technology from a leading home appliance brand, we will offer customers a value on a different level."

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