WATER DISPENSER, A CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND A REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING THE WATER DISPENSER, CAPABLE OF PREVENTING WATER FROM REMAINING IN A SUPPLY PATH

摘要

PURPOSE: A water dispenser, a control method thereof, and a refrigerator comprising the water dispenser are provided to reduce the temperature changer of water and to enable a water supply path to be cleanly maintained by collecting water remaining in the water supply path.;CONSTITUTION: A water dispenser comprises a body and a water supply unit. A water supply space is formed in the body. The water supply unit supplies water to the water supply space. The water supply unit comprises a water tank, a supply path(197), a pump(199), and a heating unit(191). The supply path supplies the water from the water tank to the water supply space. The pump returns the water from the supply path to the water tank. The heating unit heats the water in the water tank. The heating unit is an electrical heater.;COPYRIGHT KIPO 2011