FR3060026A1 - METHOD OF OPERATING A LAUNDRY WASHING APPARATUS - Google Patents

Abstract

A method of operating a laundry apparatus operates according to operating parameters and implements operating programs, the value of the operating parameters of the laundry apparatus being a function of the operating programs, said method operating mechanism comprising a step of determining (E1) a quantity of laundry inside the washing machine. The method further comprises the following steps: - selection (E2), by the washing machine, of an operating program taking into account the determined quantity of laundry, - display (E3) of the selected operating program and associated values of the operating parameters, and - operation (E7) of the washing machine according to the operating program and the values of the operating parameters displayed.

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©) Date of filing: 12.12.16. ©) Applicant (s): GROUPE BRANDT Company by ©) Priority: simplified actions - FR. @ Inventor (s): TISSOT-COHEN CARENE. ©) Date of public availability of the request: 15.06.18 Bulletin 18/24. ©) List of documents cited in the report preliminary research: Refer to end of present booklet (© References to other national documents ©) Holder (s): GROUPE BRANDT Joint-stock company related: simplified. ©) Extension request (s): ©) Agent (s): SANTARELLI.

PU METHOD OF OPERATING A LAUNDRY WASHING APPARATUS.

FR 3 060 026 - A1 toy) A method of operating a washing machine operates according to operating parameters and implements operating programs, the value of the operating parameters of the washing machine being as a function of the operating programs, said operating method comprising a step of determining (E1) an amount of laundry inside the washing machine.

The method further includes the following steps:

- selection (E2), by the washing machine, of an operating program taking into account the quantity of laundry determined,

- display (E3) of the selected operating program and associated values of the operating parameters, and

- start-up (E7) of the washing machine according to the operating program and the values of the operating parameters displayed.

The present invention relates to a method of operating a washing machine.

It also relates to a washing machine configured to implement this method.

A washing machine operates according to operating parameters and implements a set of operating programs or washing programs.

The operating parameters of the washing machine have predetermined values according to the washing program. For example, the value of the spin speed has different values for a cotton program and for a delicate program.

In addition, there are additional parameters relating to options which can be selected independently of the operating program. For example, a user can select a wash program from the set of available wash programs, as well as options such as an additional rinse option or a prewash option.

Thus, once a user selects a washing program, operating parameters of the washing machine have predetermined values associated with the selected washing program. These associated values can, in general, be modified by the user. In addition, the user can select options, values of additional parameters associated with the selected options having predetermined values.

There are washing machines, such as those described in document FR 2 920 789 recommending to the user the dosage of detergent to be introduced into the machine as a function of the quantity of laundry introduced into the appliance. Such a washing machine thus measures the quantity of laundry introduced inside the washing machine and then recommends the dosage of detergent to be introduced into the appliance.

This type of washing machine therefore offers help to the user for optimal use of his washing machine.

The object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine which further improves user assistance.

Thus, the present invention provides a method of operating a washing machine for simplified use of the washing machine while obtaining optimal washing results.

To this end, the invention relates, according to a first aspect, to a method of operating a washing machine operating according to operating parameters and implementing operating programs, the value of the operating parameters of the washing machine being a function of the operating programs, said operating method comprising a step of determining an amount of laundry inside the washing machine.

According to the invention, the operating method further comprises the following steps:

- selection, by the washing machine, of an operating program taking into account the quantity of laundry determined,

display of said selected operating program and associated values of said operating parameters, and

- operation of the washing machine according to said operating program and the values of said operating parameters displayed.

Thanks to the start-up process, the washing machine offers an optimal operating program for the laundry load of the washing machine.

In addition, the operation of the washing machine is made easy for the user, the user being able to operate the apparatus according to an optimal operating program for the load of laundry, simply and quickly. .

According to one characteristic, the selection step comprises the determination of an operating program from a set of operating programs associated respectively with quantities of laundry.

Thus, once the quantity of laundry in the washing machine has been determined, an operating program associated with this quantity of laundry is selected.

According to one characteristic, the selection step includes determining the operating program that has been most frequently used for said quantity of laundry determined in a predetermined number of prior operations of the washing machine.

Thus, the operating program offered to the user is therefore the one most used to using this determined quantity of laundry.

Consequently, the selection of the program takes into account the habits of the user, the habits of the user varying over time, for example depending on the type of laundry being washed.

According to one characteristic, at said display step are displayed values of a set of additional operating parameters corresponding respectively to operating options.

The user sometimes selects operating options in addition to the selected operating program. The values of the additional operating parameters are displayed with the operating program during the display step.

Thus, the washing machine operates according to a set of parameters with values associated with the selected operating program, as well as according to a set of additional parameters corresponding to the options.

For example, the values of the operating parameters and the values of the additional operating parameters displayed in the display step correspond respectively to the values of the operating parameters and to the values of the additional operating parameters in the previous operation of the washing machine according to said selected operating program.

Thus, a user can easily operate the washing machine according to the operating program selected by the washing machine for the quantity of laundry determined with the options that he has already used during the setting operation of the device according to the same operating program.

According to one characteristic, the operating method comprises, prior to the display step, a step of determining the values of the operating parameters and of additional operating parameters having been most frequently used in a predetermined number of prior start-ups of the washing machine according to said selected operating program.

Thus, for the same operating program, and therefore, for the same quantity of line, the options most used during previous uses of the washing machine are offered.

Thanks to this feature, user habits regarding the use of washing machine options are taken into account.

According to one characteristic, the operating method further comprises:

a step for modifying the value of at least one displayed operating parameter and / or the operating program displayed in the display step, and

- a step of updating the displayed operating parameters and / or the operating program displayed in the display step.

Thus, the value of the operating parameters associated with the operating program proposed by the washing machine can be modified by the user in order to adapt it to his needs.

In addition, the operating program proposed during the display step can be modified.

Thanks to the update step, the display of the selected operating program and / or the values of the operating parameters is updated.

Thus, in certain cases, the operating program according to which the washing machine is put into operation corresponds to that selected by the washing machine. In another case, the operating program corresponds to that selected by the washing machine and then modified by the user.

According to another characteristic, the operating method comprises a step of memorizing said operating program and the values of operating parameters according to which the washing machine is used.

Thus, the operating program and possibly the options used and / or modifications to the operating program are saved in order to be able to record the habits of use of the device.

According to one characteristic, the step of determining a quantity of laundry comprises measuring the weight of the laundry inside the washing machine.

According to another characteristic, the step of determining a quantity of laundry comprises measuring the volume of the laundry inside the washing machine.

The present invention relates according to a second aspect to a washing machine operating according to operating parameters and implementing operating programs, the value of the operating parameters being a function of operating programs, said washing machine comprising means for determining a quantity of laundry inside the washing machine.

According to the invention, the washing machine further comprises:

- internal selection means for the washing machine, an operating program taking into account the quantity of laundry determined,

- means for displaying said selected operating program and associated values of said operating parameters, and

- means for operating the washing machine according to said operating program and the values of said operating parameters displayed.

The washing machine thus offers an operating program which is in line with the quantity of laundry in the appliance, the start-up of the appliance being facilitated.

Thus, the use of such a washing machine is easy. Indeed, the user only has to put the device into operation without the need to select the operating program by himself.

According to one embodiment, the selection means comprise means for determining an operating program from a set of operating programs respectively associated with quantities of laundry.

According to another embodiment, the selection means comprise means for determining the operating program that has been most frequently used for said quantity of laundry determined by the determination means in a determined number of prior starts of the appliance. washing clothes.

Thus, the washing machine offers the user the operating program that he is used to using for this load of laundry.

According to one characteristic, said display means are configured to display values of a set of additional operating parameters corresponding respectively to operating options.

According to one characteristic, the values of the operating parameters and the values of the additional operating parameters displayed by the display means correspond respectively to the values of the operating parameters and to the values of the additional operating parameters in the previous operation of the washing machine according to said selected operating program.

According to one characteristic, the washing machine comprises means for determining the values of the operating parameters and additional operating parameters that have been most frequently used in a predetermined number of prior starts of the washing machine. laundry according to the operating program selected by the selection means.

According to one characteristic, the means for determining a quantity of laundry comprise means for measuring the weight of the laundry inside the washing machine.

According to another characteristic, the means for determining a quantity of laundry comprise means for measuring the volume of the laundry inside the washing machine.

The washing machine has characteristics and advantages similar to those described above in relation to the operating method of the washing machine.

Other features and advantages of the invention will appear in the description below.

In the appended drawings, given by way of nonlimiting examples:

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a sectional view of a washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 2 is a diagram representing the operating method according to an embodiment of the invention, and

- Figure 3 is a diagram showing a variant of the operating method according to an embodiment of the invention.

The present invention can be applied to a washing machine and to a washing and drying machine.

A washing machine operates according to operating parameters. The values of the operating parameters depend on the operating programs or washing programs implemented by the washing machine.

As for each operating program, the operating parameters have predetermined values, that is to say 3060026, that values of the operating parameters are associated with each operating program.

The values of the operating parameters associated with an operating or washing program can be modified.

The washing machine also operates according to additional operating parameters. The additional operating parameters have predetermined values according to the selected operating options.

The operating options can be selected independently of the operating program implemented by the washing machine.

Figure 1 schematically shows a sectional view of a washing machine 1 according to one embodiment. The main elements of a washing machine 1 are shown in this figure. Thus, a washing machine 1 has a body 2 housing a washing tub 3.

A drum 4 for receiving the laundry is located inside the washing tub 3. The drum 4 is rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation A.

The washing machine 1 further comprises a means for rotating the drum 4, the means for rotating comprising a motor 5.

In the embodiment represented in FIG. 1, the bodywork 2 has an opening 6 allowing the insertion and the extraction of the linen in the drum 4. Thus, FIG. 2 represents an appliance for washing the laundry laden from above .

Of course, the present invention applies to front loading washing machines.

The washing machine 1 includes means for determining the amount of laundry in the washing machine or charging the washing machine 1, i.e. the amount of laundry present in the drum 4.

In one embodiment, the quantity of the laundry is determined by weight.

In one embodiment, the quantity of the laundry is determined by volume.

For example, the means for determining the quantity of laundry comprise at least one sensor 7 such as an infrared sensor detecting the passage of the laundry. The washing machine 1 also comprises means for counting the time and / or the number of passages of the linen and storage means where this counted passage time is stored. Such a determination of the quantity of linen is described in document FR 2 920 789 in the name of the Applicant.

The sensor 7 can be positioned in different positions making it possible to measure the linen introduced into the drum, for example facing the drum 4 or opposite the opening 6 allowing the introduction and extraction of the linen.

In the case of a front-loading washing machine, the sensor can be positioned in a sealing sleeve located near the window. In another embodiment (not shown), weight sensors can be used to determine the amount of laundry.

In another embodiment, the amount of laundry can be determined by volume. Thus, at least one volumetric sensor or an optical sensor measures the volume of the laundry representative of the quantity of laundry.

The washing machine has electronic circuits (not shown in the figures) necessary for managing the operation of the washing machine 1. In particular, the electronic circuits are configured for the acquisition of data from sensors and for processing this data in order to determine the quantity of laundry in the washing machine 1. More generally, the electronic circuits are configured to carry out the steps of the operating process which will be described below.

Of course, conversions between the weight and the volume can be implemented and thus determine the quantity of laundry by weight and use the volume for the implementation of the operating process or vice versa.

In addition, several sensors can be used to determine the quantity of laundry. These sensors can be of the same type or of a different type.

In one embodiment, the washing machine 1 comprises at least one weight sensor determining the weight of the laundry present in the drum 4, and at least one volume sensor determining the volume of the laundry in the drum 4. With the combination of these two values, it can be determined whether the laundry is dense or rather vaporous, this information can be used in the selection of the operating program. In particular, we know that wispy linen generally corresponds to fragile fabrics, for example silk, it will therefore be associated with a “fragile” type program. Conversely, dense linen is generally made of cotton and will therefore be associated with a cotton or ECO cotton type program.

In another embodiment, the washing machine has a sensor that can detect whether the laundry is dark or light in color. This information can also be used in the selection of the operating program. For example, when the laundry is detected as dark or different colors, a “COLORS” or mixed program or option may be offered.

The washing machine 1 has an interface (not visible in the figure) dedicated to the user, known as Human-Machine Interface (HMI). This interface takes, for example, the form of a control panel and comprises in particular display means and control means. The user acts on the control means in order to configure operating parameters of the washing machine. Information on the operation of the household appliance, such as the operating parameters or operating programs selected by the user, is displayed by the display means.

The operating method of a washing machine according to different embodiments is shown in Figures 2 and 3.

The operating method includes a step of determining the quantity of the laundry E1. This step of determining the quantity of laundry E1 is carried out as soon as the washing machine 1 is loaded or once the washing machine is loaded.

This step of determining the quantity of the laundry E1 follows a preliminary step of analyzing the quantity of the laundry EO comprising the collection of the results coming from the means for determining the quantity of the laundry in the drum 4. These steps of analyzing the quantity of linen EO and determination of the quantity of linen E1 are known and will not be described in detail here.

The operating method further comprises a step of selecting E2, implemented by the washing machine 1, of an operating program from among all of the operating programs that can be implemented in the machine to wash the laundry 1.

In this selection E2, the quantity of laundry determined in the determination step E1 is taken into account.

In one embodiment, the selection step E2 comprises the determination of an operating program from a set of operating programs associated respectively with quantities of laundry.

The association between operating programs and quantities of laundry is stored in storage means (not shown in the figures) of the washing machine 1.

This association of the operating programs with the different loads of the washing machine is recorded for example during the manufacture of the washing machine 1.

By way of nonlimiting example, the association between the operating programs and the loads of the washing machine 1 could be as follows:

between 0 and 1.5 Kg -> "Program 1" (named for example "Flash min") between 1.5 Kg and 3 Kg -> "Program 2" (named for example "OptiA 39 min") between 3 Kg and 4.5 Kg -> "Program 3" (named for example "mixed") between 4.5 Kg and 6 Kg -> "Program 4" (named for example "cotton / sponge") between 6 Kg and the maximum load - > "Program 5" (named for example "cotton / eco").

Of course, the number of washing programs, the names and the amount of laundry ranges are given by way of example and may be different.

Thus, in this example, if the quantity of laundry determined in the determination step E1 is 2 Kg, the operating program selected in the selection step E2 is "Program 2".

In another embodiment, the selection step E2 comprises determining the operating program from among the set of operating programs which have been most frequently used for the quantity of laundry determined in the determining step E1 in a number pre-set for prior operation of the washing machine 1.

For example, the last five starts of the washing machine 1 for the determined amount of laundry is taken into account in order to select an operating program.

An example of implementation of the non-limiting selection step E2 is set out below in order to illustrate the description.

The following table shows the operating programs that have been implemented by the washing machine 1 in prior operations of the washing machine 1 and the quantities of laundry associated therewith.

1kg Delicate

2kg OptiA 39min 3.4kg OptiA 39min 2kg Mixed 6.2kg Cotton / Sponge 2kg Mixed 1.2kg Delicate 5kg ECO cotton 5kg ECO cotton 7kg OptiA 39min 3.4kg OptiA 39min 1.2kg Delicate 3kg Mixed 4kg OptiA 39min 1kg Delicate 3.4kg OptiA 39min

The above table has been stored as the washing machine 1 was started up.

In this example, it can be observed that for loads of the washing machine 1 between zero and 1.5 kg, the most frequently used operating program is a program called "delicate". For quantities of laundry between 1.5 kg and 3 kg, the most frequently used program corresponds to an operating program called "mixed". Between 3 and 4.5 Kg, the most frequently used operating program corresponds to the program called "Opti A 39min", between 4.5 Kg and 6 Kg, to the program called "cotton / sponge", and between 6 Kg and the maximum load, with the program named "cotton / eco".

Thus, if in the determination step E1 the quantity of laundry determined has a value less than or equal to 1.5 kg, the operating program selected in the selection step E2 is the "delicate" program. If it has a value between 1.5 Kg and 3 Kg, the program selected is the "mixed" program. The "OptiA 39min" program is selected if the quantity of laundry determined has a value between 3 and 4.5 kg, "cotton / sponge" if the quantity of laundry determined has a value between 4.5 kg and 6 kg and "cotton / eco ”if the quantity of laundry determined has a value greater than 6 kg.

In this embodiment, the operating program selected by the washing machine is adapted as the washing machine 1 is used.

Thus, the habits of the user which can change, for example over the seasons or according to the number of people forming a household, are taken into account in the proposal of an operating program, making the use of the washing machine 1.

Once the load of the washing machine has been determined, a display step E3 of the selected operating program is implemented. In addition to the selected operating program, the associated values of the operating parameters of the washing machine 1 are displayed.

In one embodiment, in the display step, values of the operating parameters are displayed, the set of additional operating parameters corresponding to operating options, such as an additional rinse, a prewash, or an anti-crease phase or a drying cycle following the washing cycle.

The displayed values of the operating parameters of the additional operating parameters were configured in a previous start-up of the washing machine 1 according to the selected operating program.

Thus, the values of the operating parameters and the values of the additional parameters are associated with the selected operating program.

The displayed values of the operating parameters and additional operating parameters can be determined according to different embodiments.

According to one embodiment, the operating method comprises, prior to the display step, a step of determining the values of all of the operating parameters and of additional operating parameters having been most frequently configured in a predetermined number prior operation of the washing machine 1 according to the operating program selected in the selection step E2.

For example, the last seven starts of the washing machine 1 according to the operating program selected in the selection step E2 are taken into account for the determination of the values of the operating parameters and of the additional operating parameters. associated with the selected operating program.

An example illustrating this embodiment is set out below. In this example, the last seven starts of the washing machine according to the "mixed" operating program are as follows:

Mixed 40 ° C 1,000 rpm Rinse option + Mixed 60 ° C 800 rpm Prewash option Mixed 40 ° C 1,000 rpm Rinse option + Mixed 30 ° C 600 rpm Without option Mixed 30 ° C 800 rpm Anti-crease option Mixed 40 ° C 1,000 rpm Rinse option + Mixed 40 ° C 1,000 rpm Without option

In this table, the values of the temperature and the spin speed (operating parameters) which have been configured in the starts of the washing machine 1 according to the "mixed" washing program are stored. In addition, the values corresponding to the options that have been selected are associated with the implementation of the operating program.

It will be noted that the associated values of the temperature and spin speed parameters are values which have been modified starting from the values associated with the “mixed” operating program. Indeed, a value for each operating parameter is associated with each operating program. However, the value of the operating parameter can be modified.

Thus, in this example, if the operating program selected in the selection step E2 is the “mixed” operating program, in the display step E3, the “mixed” operating program and values of the parameters of are displayed.

In this embodiment, the values of the operating parameters displayed correspond to the values most frequently configured for the start-up of the washing machine 1 present in the table above. In this example, the value displayed for the washing temperature is 40 ° and the value displayed for the spin speed is 1000 rpm.

In addition, in this example, in the display step an additional rinse option is displayed.

In the absence of a most frequently configured operating parameter value or of a most frequently used option, at display step E3 are displayed the values of the operating parameters and additional operating parameters (corresponding options) corresponding to the last implementation of the washing machine according to the operating program selected in selection step E2.

In another embodiment, the values of the operating parameters and of the additional operating parameters displayed in association with a selected operating program correspond respectively to the values of the operating parameters and to the values of all the additional parameters fixed in the setting. during previous operation of the washing machine according to the selected operating program.

The display step E3 is implemented on the interface dedicated to the user or control panel. Thus, a user can view the operating program selected by the washing machine 1 and possibly (depending on the embodiments) parameters configured at different values than the values associated with the selected operating program, and options. associated with the selected operating program.

In the embodiment described, the operating method includes a verification step E4 in which it is verified whether the charging of the washing machine is finished. For example, it is checked whether the door is locked after being opened. This verification step E4 can, for example, also be carried out by pressing a specific command or even after a period during which the sensor 7 has not detected the addition of laundry.

If the charge is not finished, the analysis step of the laundry EO is carried out again, followed by the steps of determining the quantity of laundry E1, of selection E2 and of display E3.

If the response is positive in the verification step E4, the information displayed is verified by the user during a verification step E5, and possibly modified by the user in a modification step E6.

If a modification step E6 is implemented, the display of the values of the operating parameters and / or of the operating program is updated during an update step E61.

Then, the washing machine is started in the starting step E7 according to the operating program, the operating parameters presenting the displayed values and the displayed options. Finally, a storage step E8 of the operating program, of the values of the operating parameters and of the options according to which the washing machine 1 is put into operation in the starting step E7, is implemented.

Note that this information stored in the storage step E8 will be used in the step of selecting an operating program during future use of the washing machine.

In an embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, the steps of selection E2 and display E3 are carried out after the verification step E4 of the end of loading of the laundry. Such an alternative embodiment avoids recalculating the operating program adapted to the quantity of laundry during the entire loading time of the drum.

The steps shown in Figure 3 are identical to those in Figure 2 and are not re-described here. Except for the difference in the order of implementation of the steps (E2, E3, and E4) described above, the order of implementation of the remaining steps is identical.

Of course, the order of the starting steps E7 and of memorizing E8 could be reversed in the embodiments shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.

Claims (17)

1. Operating method of a washing machine (1) operating according to operating parameters and implementing operating programs, the value of the operating parameters of the washing machine (1) being function operating programs, said operating method comprising a step of determining (E1) a quantity of laundry inside the washing machine (1) and being characterized in that it further comprises following steps : - selection (E2), by the washing machine, of an operating program taking into account the quantity of laundry determined, - display (E3) of said selected operating program and of the associated values of said operating parameters, and - putting into operation (E7) of the washing machine (1) according to said operating program and the values of said operating parameters displayed. 2. Operating method according to claim 1, characterized in that said selection step (E2) comprises the determination (E1) of an operating program from a set of operating programs associated respectively with quantities of laundry. 3. Operating method according to claim 1, characterized in that said selection step (E2) comprises determining (E1) the operating program that has been most frequently used for said quantity of laundry determined in a predetermined number of bets during the operation of the washing machine. 4. Operating method according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that at said display step (E3) are displayed values of a set of additional operating parameters corresponding respectively to operating options . 5. Operating method according to claim 4, characterized in that said values of said operating parameters and said values of additional operating parameters displayed in the display step (E3) correspond respectively to the values of said operating parameters and to values of said additional operating parameters in the previous operation of the washing machine (1) according to said selected operating program. 6. An operating method according to claim 4, characterized in that, prior to said display step (E3), a step of determining the values of the operating parameters and of additional operating parameters having been most frequently used in a predetermined number of prior operations of the washing machine according to said selected operating program. 7. Operating method according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it further comprises: - a modification step (E6) of the value of at least one operating parameter displayed and / or of the operating program displayed in the display step, and - an update step (E61) of the operating parameters displayed and / or the operating program displayed in the display step. 8. Operating method according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it comprises a storage step (E8) of said operating program and of the values of the operating parameters according to which the washing machine (1) is implemented. 9. Operating method according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that said step of determining (E1) a quantity of laundry comprises measuring the weight of the laundry inside the washing machine the linen (1). 10. Operating method according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that said step of determining (E1) a quantity of laundry includes measuring the volume of laundry inside the washing machine the linen (1). 11. Washing machine operating according to operating parameters and implementing operating programs, the value of the operating parameters being a function of the operating programs, said washing machine (1) comprising means for determining d '' a quantity of laundry inside the washing machine and being characterized in that it further comprises: - internal selection means for the washing machine, an operating program taking into account the quantity of laundry determined, - means for displaying said selected operating program and associated values of said operating parameters, and - means for operating the washing machine according to said operating program and the values of said operating parameters displayed. 12. Washing machine according to claim 11, characterized in that the selection means comprise means for determining an operating program from a set of operating programs associated respectively with quantities of linen. 13. Washing machine according to one of claims 11 or 12, characterized in that the selection means comprise means for determining the operating program having been most frequently used for said quantity of laundry determined by the means determination in a predetermined number of prior starts of the washing machine. 14. Washing machine according to one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that said display means are configured to display values of a set of additional operating parameters corresponding respectively to operating options. 15. Washing machine according to claim 14, characterized in that said values of said operating parameters and said values of said additional operating parameters displayed by the display means correspond respectively to the values of said operating parameters and to the values of said additional operating parameters in the previous operation of the washing machine according to said selected operating program. 5 16. Washing machine according to claim 14, characterized in that it comprises means for determining the values of the operating parameters and of additional operating parameters which have been most frequently used in a predetermined number of starts. the washing machine beforehand 10 items of laundry according to the operating program selected by the selection means. 17. Washing machine according to one of claims 11 to 16, characterized in that the means for determining a quantity of laundry comprise means for measuring the weight of the laundry inside the appliance 15 wash the laundry. 18. Washing machine according to one of claims 11 to 17, characterized in that the means for determining a quantity of laundry comprise means for measuring the volume of the laundry inside the washing machine. 1/3