Washing machine control method and washing machine

Abstract

The application discloses a washing machine control method and washing machine. After starting a washing program, the heating duration of a heating process is determined by combining the ambient temperature, the initial water temperature, the washing water level and the target heating temperature, then the heating process is started and timing is started, when the water temperature is heated to the target heating temperature, if the heating duration is not reached, the washing and standing operations are performed at intervals until the heating duration is reached, and then the washing program is started. In one aspect, the heating duration of the heating process is determined by combining the ambient temperature and the initial water temperature, so that the heating duration is more accurate. On the other hand, by performing washing and standing at intervals, the remaining heating duration is consumed in the state of light washing and standing, so that the effects of fully dissolving the detergent and uniformly stirring the clothes are achieved by light washing, and the effect of clothes soaking before washing is achieved by standing, so that the clothes are not damaged or knotted due to over-washing caused by consuming the remaining heating duration through the washing process.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of washing machines, in particular, relates to a washing machine control method and a washing machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the increasing improvement of people's living standards, washing machines have gradually become one of the necessary household appliances in people's homes, and most people use washing machines as the main tool for washing clothes.

[0003] In order to increase the washing effect of the washing machine, some washing machines increase the water heating function to achieve efficient dissolution of the detergent, improve the washing effect on the clothes, and achieve the effect of sterilization and disinfection through heating. The washing machine with water heating function is provided with a heating device, which heats the washing water to a set temperature by controlling the heating device.

[0004] Among them, the basic principle of achieving the sterilization and disinfection function through heating is that the washing machine contains a heating function, which can heat the tap water entering the washing machine. After the user selects a washing program with a heating function, the washing machine can heat the tap water to a predetermined temperature and start the washing program.

[0005] The heating time of the heating function is usually set to a fixed heating time, and then the time is counted from the start of heating. During this period, if the heating time has not been consumed when the target temperature is reached, the remaining heating time will be consumed in the execution of the washing process. That is, if the fixed heating time is T1, the heating time when the target temperature is reached is T2, T2<T1, and the initial setting execution time of the washing process is T3, the remaining heating time T2-T1 will be added to the washing process, resulting in a washing process execution time of T2-T1+T3. Under normal circumstances, in order to ensure that the washing process starts at a certain time to reach the target temperature, a longer heating time will be set, so that the actual time to heat to the target temperature will be less than the set heating time. When the remaining heating time is consumed in the washing process, the execution time of the washing process will be increased. For a drum washing machine, it implements washing by tumbling and beating clothes. If the washing time is relatively long, the damage to the clothes will be relatively small. However, for a pulsator washing machine, long washing time will cause clothes to be damaged or knotted. SUMMARY

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to propose a washing machine control method and a washing machine. On the one hand, the heating time is determined based on the ambient temperature, initial water temperature, required washing water level, and target heating temperature, so that the heating time is related to the initial water temperature and ambient temperature, thereby improving the accuracy of the heating time. On the other hand, after the target temperature is reached, if the heating time is not exhausted, the remaining heating time is consumed by intermittently performing washing and resting, so as not to consume the heating time during the washing process, thus avoiding damage or knotting of clothes due to prolonged washing.

[0007] The present invention is implemented using the following technical solutions:

[0008] A washing machine control method is proposed, wherein the washing machine is equipped with a washing program that first executes a heating process; the method includes:

[0009] Start the washing program that first executes the heating process, and obtain the ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level and target heating temperature;

[0010] The heating duration for executing the heating process is determined based on the ambient temperature, the initial water temperature, the washing water level, and the target heating temperature.

[0011] Start the heating process and start the timer;

[0012] If the heating time has not been reached when the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature, the heating process continues and the following operations are performed: intermittently performing washing and resting until the heating time is reached, then the heating process is stopped and the washing program is executed.

[0013] Furthermore, the washing and resting processes are performed at intervals, specifically: the difference between the heating time and the timing when the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature is calculated; the washing time and resting time are configured according to the difference; and the washing and resting processes are performed at intervals based on the configured washing time and resting time.

[0014] Furthermore, the washing time and resting time are configured according to the difference, specifically: the washing time is configured to be shorter than the resting time.

[0015] Furthermore, the washing time and resting time are determined based on the difference, specifically: when the difference is greater than or equal to a first preset difference, the washing time is configured as the first duration, and the remaining time is configured as the resting time; when the difference is greater than or equal to a second preset difference and less than the first preset difference, the washing time is configured as the second duration, and the remaining time is configured as the resting time; when the difference is less than the second preset difference, the washing time is configured as the third duration, and the remaining time is configured as the resting time; wherein, the first duration is less than the second duration, and the second duration is less than or equal to the third duration.

[0016] Furthermore, when the difference is greater than or equal to the second preset difference and less than the first preset difference, washing and resting are performed at intervals, specifically: washing is performed for the second duration, and resting is performed for the difference between the second preset difference and the second duration; the second duration is reduced, washing is performed for the reduced second duration, and the remaining time is used for resting.

[0017] A washing machine is proposed, comprising:

[0018] The washing module performs washing based on a set washing program, wherein the washing program first executes a heating process; it also includes:

[0019] The parameter acquisition module is used to acquire ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level and target heating temperature when the washing module starts the washing program that first executes the heating process.

[0020] The heating duration determination module is used to determine the heating duration of the heating process based on the ambient temperature, the initial water temperature, the washing water level, and the target heating temperature.

[0021] The timing module is used to start timing after the washing module starts the heating process;

[0022] The heating process control module is used to continue the heating process and perform the following operations when the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature but the timer has not reached the heating duration: perform washing and settling at intervals until the heating duration is reached and then stop the heating process.

[0023] The washing module executes the washing program after the heating process stops.

[0024] Furthermore, the heating process control module includes: a washing and settling time configuration unit, used to calculate the difference between the heating time and the timing when the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature, and configure the washing time and settling time according to the difference; and an interval execution unit, used to execute washing and settling at intervals based on the configured washing time and settling time.

[0025] Furthermore, when configuring the washing and resting time configuration unit, the washing and resting time configuration unit limits the washing time to be shorter than the resting time.

[0026] Furthermore, the washing and resting time configuration unit is specifically used for: when the difference is greater than or equal to a first preset difference, configuring the washing time as a first duration, and configuring the remaining time as resting time; when the difference is greater than or equal to a second preset difference and less than the first preset difference, configuring the washing time as a second duration, and configuring the remaining time as resting time; when the difference is less than the second preset difference, configuring the washing time as a third duration, and configuring the remaining time as resting time; wherein, the first duration is less than the second duration, and the second duration is less than or equal to the third duration.

[0027] Furthermore, the interval execution unit is specifically used to: when the difference is greater than or equal to the second preset difference and less than the first preset difference, perform washing for the second duration and perform resting for the difference between the second preset difference and the second duration; reduce the second duration and perform washing for the reduced second duration, and perform resting for the remaining time.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are as follows: The washing machine control method and washing process proposed in this invention, for washing machines, especially pulsator washing machines, propose a heating process control method, which is suitable for washing programs that execute the heating process first. After starting the washing program, the ambient temperature is first obtained, the initial water temperature is obtained after the water intake is completed, and the washing water level and target heating temperature are determined according to the requirements of the washing program. The heating duration of the heating process is determined based on the ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level, and target heating temperature. Then, the heating process is started and timing begins. When the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature, if the heating duration has not been reached, the washing and resting operations are performed intermittently until the heating duration is reached, and then the washing program is started. The present invention, on the one hand, determines the heating duration of the heating process by combining the ambient temperature and the initial water temperature. This invention links the heating time to the ambient temperature and initial water temperature, ensuring the heating time is more accurate and reflects actual conditions. It adjusts according to changes in these temperatures. Furthermore, even if the heating time calculation is inaccurate, resulting in the actual heating time not being reached, the invention further utilizes intermittent washing and resting to consume the remaining heating time during these gentle washing and resting periods. Compared to existing technologies that add the remaining heating time to the washing process, this invention does not alter the washing process duration. The remaining heating time is consumed through intermittent washing and resting, achieving thorough detergent dissolution and even agitation of clothes through gentle washing, and soaking clothes before washing through resting. This avoids over-washing and damage or tangling of clothes caused by consuming the remaining heating time during the washing process.

[0029] Furthermore, after the water temperature is heated to the target heating temperature, the present invention performs washing and resting intermittently during the remaining heating time. The washing time and resting time are configured according to the difference between the heating time when the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature and the time taken. Different differences result in different configured washing and resting times. The light washing achieves the effect of fully dissolving the detergent and evenly agitating the clothes, while the resting achieves the effect of soaking the clothes before washing.

[0030] Furthermore, when configuring the washing time and the resting time based on the difference between the time taken to reach the target heating temperature and the heating time, the present invention configures the washing time to be shorter than the resting time to further avoid over-washing of clothes.

[0031] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become clearer after reading the detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the washing machine control method proposed in this invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the configuration of washing time and settling time in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a functional architecture diagram of the washing machine proposed in this invention. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0038] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances. In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0039] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0040] This invention aims to propose a washing machine control method and a washing machine, applicable to washing programs with limited heating processes. Unlike existing technologies that set a fixed, long heating time, this invention proposes a method to dynamically adjust the heating time based on the environment and washing parameters, improving the accuracy of heating time control. At the same time, it combines interval washing with resting to consume the remaining heating time, avoiding the problem of over-washing clothes due to the consumption of remaining heating time during the washing process.

[0041] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the washing machine control method proposed in this invention includes the following steps:

[0042] Step S1: Start the washing program that first executes the heating process.

[0043] This invention is applicable to washing programs that have a heating process that is executed first. Before starting the washing program, the user selects the washing program that has the heating process executed first through the control panel, smart terminal, etc., sets the washing mode, washing parameters, heating parameters, etc., and starts the washing program after setting.

[0044] This heating process is used to heat the washing water to a target heating temperature, which is set by the user through a control panel, smart terminal, or according to the requirements of the washing program.

[0045] Before the heating process begins, the water intake process is executed first, with water entering according to the water level required by the washing program. After the water intake is completed, the heating process is started.

[0046] In this invention, the washing program executes at least the following processes in sequence: water intake process, heating process, washing process, rinsing process, and dehydration process.

[0047] Step S2: Obtain the ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level, and target heating temperature.

[0048] Ambient temperature is obtained through sensors or the Internet.

[0049] After the water intake process is completed and before the heating process starts, the initial water temperature of the incoming water is detected.

[0050] Determine the washing water level according to the washing program requirements or user settings.

[0051] The target heating temperature is determined based on the heating temperature required by the washing program or the user's settings.

[0052] Step S3: Determine the heating duration for the heating process based on ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level, and target heating temperature.

[0053] In this invention, before the washing machine leaves the factory, the time required for heating under different ambient temperatures, different initial water temperatures, different water levels, and different target heating temperatures is tested in a standard laboratory environment. The results are stored in a table as shown in Table 1 and made available for use by washing programs that have the heating process executed first.

[0054] Table 1

[0055]

[0056] The parameters in the table are: the heating time T required at different initial water temperatures and different washing water levels under ambient temperature and target heating temperature.

[0057] After the washing program starts and the water intake process ends, the ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level and target heating temperature are determined, and the information recorded in Table 1 in the memory is accessed to determine the heating time T.

[0058] Step S4: Start the heating process and start timing.

[0059] The heating process is initiated according to the determined heating duration to heat the water in the tank, and the heating water temperature is monitored in real time during the heating process.

[0060] Step S5: If the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature, determine the difference between the heating time and the timer.

[0061] In steps S1 to S4 of the present invention, the heating duration of the heating process is determined by combining the ambient temperature and the initial water temperature, so that the heating duration is related to the ambient temperature and the initial water temperature, making the heating duration more accurate and consistent with the actual situation, and varying according to changes in the ambient temperature and the initial water temperature.

[0062] In actual heating, the estimated heating time may vary. Even if the difference is small, it may result in the actual heating time not reaching the full heating time or the heating time not reaching the target heating temperature.

[0063] In this invention, if the heating time is reached but the target heating temperature is not reached, that is, the time exceeds the heating time and the difference is less than zero, the heating can be continued by extending the heating time until the target heating temperature is reached.

[0064] If the heating time has not been reached when the target heating temperature is reached, and the difference is greater than zero, then proceed to step S6.

[0065] Of course, if the difference is zero, that is, when the target heating temperature is reached, the heating time is exactly reached, then the washing program is executed directly.

[0066] Step S6: Continue the heating process and perform the following operations: perform washing and resting intermittently until the heating time is reached, then stop the heating process and perform the washing program.

[0067] This invention further utilizes the method of intermittent washing and resting to consume the remaining heating time during light washing and resting. Compared to the prior art method of adding the remaining heating time to the washing process duration, this invention does not change the washing process duration. The remaining heating time is consumed through intermittent washing and resting. Light washing achieves the effect of fully dissolving the detergent and evenly agitating the clothes, while resting achieves the effect of soaking the clothes before washing. This avoids over-washing of clothes, which could cause damage or knots, by consuming the remaining heating time during the washing process.

[0068] The washing machine control method proposed in this invention will be described in detail below with a specific embodiment.

[0069] This embodiment includes the following steps:

[0070] Step S21: Start the washing program that first executes the heating process.

[0071] Users can select a washing program that initiates the heating process via control panel, smart terminal, etc., set the washing mode, washing parameters, heating parameters, etc., and start the washing program after setting.

[0072] Before the heating process begins, the water intake process is executed first, with water entering according to the water level required by the washing program. After the water intake is completed, the heating process is started.

[0073] In this embodiment, the washing program executes the following processes in sequence: water intake process, heating process, washing process, rinsing process, and dehydration process.

[0074] Step S22: Obtain ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level, and target heating temperature.

[0075] Ambient temperature is obtained through sensors or the Internet.

[0076] After the water intake process is completed and before the heating process starts, the initial water temperature of the incoming water is detected.

[0077] Determine the washing water level according to the washing program requirements or user settings.

[0078] The target heating temperature is determined based on the heating temperature required by the washing program or the user's settings.

[0079] Step S23: Determine the heating duration for the heating process based on ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level, and target heating temperature.

[0080] After the washing program starts and the water intake process ends, the ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level and target heating temperature are determined. Then, the table of correspondence between ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level, target heating temperature and heating time recorded in the memory is accessed to determine the heating time T.

[0081] Step S24: Start the heating process and start timing.

[0082] The heating process is initiated according to the determined heating duration to heat the water in the tank, and the heating water temperature is monitored in real time during the heating process.

[0083] Step S25: If the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature, determine the difference between the heating time and the timer.

[0084] If the heating time is reached but the target heating temperature is not reached, that is, if the timer exceeds the heating time, the heating time will be extended and heating will continue until the target heating temperature is reached.

[0085] If the heating time has not been reached when the target heating temperature is reached, proceed to step S26.

[0086] Step S26: Continue the heating process and perform the following operations: perform washing and resting intermittently until the heating time is reached, then stop the heating process and perform the washing program.

[0087] In this embodiment, the washing time and the resting time are configured based on the difference between the time taken when the water level reaches the target heating temperature and the heating time. Different differences result in different washing and resting times, achieving an optimized balance between washing and resting, ensuring water temperature while avoiding over-washing of clothes.

[0088] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, it includes:

[0089] Step S31: Calculate the difference between the heating time and the timing when the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature.

[0090] If the timing is represented by t and the heating time by T, then the difference Δt = Tt is calculated.

[0091] Step S32: Configure the washing time and resting time according to the difference.

[0092] Different difference values ​​Δt result in different washing and resting times. In this embodiment, when the remaining heating time is consumed by performing washing and resting intervals, the clothes are still being washed in subsequent washing and rinsing processes. To avoid over-washing of the clothes during the consumption of the remaining heating time, the washing time is configured to be shorter than the resting time. This achieves the effect of fully dissolving the detergent and evenly agitating the clothes through gentle washing, while resting achieves the effect of soaking the clothes before washing.

[0093] In this embodiment of the invention, different washing times and settling times are determined based on different differences, specifically including:

[0094] 1. Set the following parameters:

[0095] First preset difference: 10 minutes;

[0096] Second preset difference: 5 minutes;

[0097] Duration 1 minute;

[0098] Second duration: 2 minutes;

[0099] Third duration: 2 minutes;

[0100] The first duration is shorter than the second duration, and the second duration is less than or equal to the third duration.

[0101] 2. Calculate the difference Δt between the heating time and the timing.

[0102] 3. When the difference is greater than or equal to the first preset difference of 10 minutes, the washing time is set to 1 minute, and the remaining time is set as the resting time.

[0103] 4. When the difference is greater than or equal to 5 minutes but less than 10 minutes, set the washing time to 2 minutes and set the remaining time as resting time.

[0104] 5. When the difference is less than 5 minutes, set the washing time to 2 minutes and set the remaining time as resting time.

[0105] Step S33: Perform washing and resting based on the configured washing and resting time intervals.

[0106] In some other embodiments of the present invention, when the difference is greater than or equal to 5 minutes and less than 10 minutes, the interval between washing and resting can be further refined, specifically: washing for 2 minutes and resting for 3 minutes; then reducing the second duration, for example, reducing it to 1 minute, washing for 1 minute, and then resting for the remaining time; the remaining heating time is consumed by gradually reducing the washing time.

[0107] The present invention also provides a corresponding actuator for the washing machine control method given above, such as a washing machine, Figure 3 As shown, it includes a washing module 31, a parameter acquisition module 32, a heating time determination module 33, a timing module 34, and a heating process control module 35.

[0108] The washing module 31 performs washing based on the set washing program, in which the heating process is executed first; the parameter acquisition module 32 is used to acquire the ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level and target heating temperature when the washing module 31 starts the washing program that first executes the heating process; the heating duration determination module 33 is used to determine the heating duration of the heating process based on the ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level and target heating temperature; the timing module 34 is used to start timing after the washing module starts the heating process; the heating process control module 35 is used to continue the heating process and perform the following operations when the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature but the timing has not reached the heating duration: perform washing and resting intermittently until the heating duration is reached and then stop the heating process; the washing module 31 then executes the washing program after the heating process stops.

[0109] In some embodiments of the present invention, the heating process control module 35 includes a washing and settling time configuration unit 351 and an interval execution unit 352. The washing and settling time configuration unit 351 is used to calculate the difference between the heating time and the timing when the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature, and configure the washing time and settling time according to the difference. The interval execution unit 352 is used to perform washing and settling at intervals based on the configured washing time and settling time.

[0110] In some embodiments of the present invention, the washing and resting time configuration unit 351 limits the washing time to be shorter than the resting time when configuring the washing time and resting time.

[0111] In some embodiments of the present invention, the washing and resting time configuration unit 351 is specifically configured to: when the difference is greater than or equal to a first preset difference, configure the washing time as a first duration and configure the remaining time as a resting time; when the difference is greater than or equal to a second preset difference and less than the first preset difference, configure the washing time as a second duration and configure the remaining time as a resting time; when the difference is less than the second preset difference, configure the washing time as a third duration and configure the remaining time as a resting time; wherein, the first duration is less than the second duration, and the second duration is less than or equal to the third duration.

[0112] In some embodiments of the present invention, the interval execution unit 352 is specifically used for: when the difference is greater than or equal to a second preset difference and less than a first preset difference, performing washing for a second duration and performing resting for the difference between the second preset difference and the second duration; reducing the second duration, performing washing for the reduced second duration, and performing resting for the remaining time.

[0113] The control method implemented by the washing machine has been described in detail in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0114] It should be noted that, in the specific implementation process, the control part mentioned above can be implemented by a hardware processor executing computer-executable instructions in software form stored in memory, which will not be elaborated here. The programs corresponding to the actions performed by the control can all be stored in the computer-readable storage medium of the system in software form, so that the processor can call and execute the operations corresponding to the above modules.

[0115] The computer-readable storage media mentioned above may include volatile memory, such as random access memory; may also include non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory, flash memory, hard disk or solid-state drive; and may also include combinations of the above types of memory.

[0116] The term "processor" as mentioned above can also refer to a collective of multiple processing elements. For example, a processor can be a central processing unit (CPU), or other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. A general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor, and it can also be a special-purpose processor.

[0117] It should be noted that the above description is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the examples given above. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention should also fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing machine control method, wherein the washing machine is equipped with a washing program that first executes a heating process; characterized in that, The method includes: Start the washing program that first executes the heating process, and obtain the ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level and target heating temperature; The heating duration for executing the heating process is determined based on the ambient temperature, the initial water temperature, the washing water level, and the target heating temperature. Start the heating process and start the timer; If the heating time has not been reached when the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature, the heating process continues and the following operations are performed: intermittently performing washing and resting until the heating time is reached, then the heating process is stopped and the washing program is executed.

2. The washing machine control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The washing and settling processes are performed at intervals, specifically as follows: Calculate the difference between the heating time and the time taken when the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature; Configure washing time and resting time based on the difference; Washing and resting are performed based on the configured intervals between washing and resting times.

3. The washing machine control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The washing time and resting time are configured based on the difference, specifically as follows: The washing time is configured to be shorter than the settling time.

4. The washing machine control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The washing time and settling time are determined based on the difference, specifically as follows: When the difference is greater than or equal to the first preset difference, the washing time is configured as the first time, and the remaining time is configured as the resting time. When the difference is greater than or equal to the second preset difference and less than the first preset difference, the washing time is configured as the second time, and the remaining time is configured as the resting time. When the difference is less than the second preset difference, the washing time is configured as the third time, and the remaining time is configured as the resting time. Wherein, the first duration is less than the second duration, and the second duration is less than or equal to the third duration.

5. The washing machine control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the difference is greater than or equal to the second preset difference and less than the first preset difference, washing and settling are performed at intervals, specifically: Washing is performed for the second duration, and resting is performed based on the difference between the second preset value and the second duration; Reduce the second duration and perform washing for the reduced second duration, with the remaining time spent resting.

6. A washing machine, comprising: The washing module performs washing based on a set washing program, in which a heating process is performed first. Its characteristic is that it further includes: The parameter acquisition module is used to acquire ambient temperature, initial water temperature, washing water level and target heating temperature when the washing module starts the washing program that first executes the heating process. The heating duration determination module is used to determine the heating duration of the heating process based on the ambient temperature, the initial water temperature, the washing water level, and the target heating temperature. The timing module is used to start timing after the washing module starts the heating process; The heating process control module is used to continue the heating process and perform the following operations when the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature but the timer has not reached the heating duration: perform washing and settling at intervals until the heating duration is reached and then stop the heating process. The washing module executes the washing program after the heating process stops.

7. The washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The heating process control module includes: The washing and settling time configuration unit is used to calculate the difference between the heating time and the timing when the water temperature reaches the target heating temperature, and configure the washing time and settling time according to the difference; The interval execution unit is used to perform washing and resting at intervals based on the configured washing and resting times.

8. The washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, When configuring the washing and resting time, the washing and resting time configuration unit limits the washing time to be shorter than the resting time.

9. The washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The washing and settling time configuration unit is specifically used for: When the difference is greater than or equal to the first preset difference, the washing time is configured as the first time, and the remaining time is configured as the resting time. When the difference is greater than or equal to the second preset difference and less than the first preset difference, the washing time is configured as the second time, and the remaining time is configured as the resting time. When the difference is less than the second preset difference, the washing time is configured as the third time, and the remaining time is configured as the resting time. Wherein, the first duration is less than the second duration, and the second duration is less than or equal to the third duration.

10. The washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The interval execution unit is specifically used to: perform washing for the second duration when the difference is greater than or equal to the second preset difference and less than the first preset difference, and perform resting for the difference between the second preset difference and the second duration; Reduce the second duration and perform washing for the reduced second duration, with the remaining time spent resting.

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