Washing machine using steam and method for controlling the same

A washing machine using steam and a method for controlling the same is disclosed. The washing machine with a steam generator selectively supplying steam not a drum according to the present invention includes a course select part for a user to select a wash course, a steam select part for a user to select whether steam washing is operated and a controller for controlling the steam generator based on a wash course selected from the course select part (an inputted wash course) and a signal selected from the steam select part. The present invention has an advantageous effect that convenience is improved for a user to use the washing machine using steam as well as washing performance is improved, because disadvantages due to malfunctions of a steam generator are prevented.