Washing Machine Partial Wash Phases for Mixed Fabric Loads

The patent combines multiple separate wash cycles for different textile sensitivity levels into a single integrated wash cycle. The washing machine executes a first partial wash phase for non-sensitive textiles, then a second partial wash phase for sensitive textiles, and optionally a third partial wash phase for very sensitive textiles, all within one continuous cycle. This merging eliminates the need to drain and refill the tub between cycles, thereby reducing energy and water consumption while maintaining appropriate washing conditions for each textile type.

The patent segments the single wash cycle into multiple partial wash phases (first, second, and optionally third partial wash phases), each with specific duration and washing liquid level settings tailored to different textile sensitivity levels. This segmentation allows customized treatment within each phase while maintaining the efficiency of a single continuous cycle, resolving the contradiction between customized treatment and resource efficiency.

The patent merges multiple wash cycles into a single continuous process where the first, second, and third partial wash phases are executed sequentially without interrupting the overall cycle. The washing machine maintains the wash liquid in the tub throughout, eliminating the time lost to draining and refilling between separate cycles, thereby reducing total washing time while preserving washing quality.

The patent performs preliminary heating and preparation of the washing liquid before the first partial wash phase begins. By pre-heating the wash liquid to the required temperature before actual washing starts, and maintaining it throughout the partial wash phases, the system eliminates the time that would be spent re-heating water between separate cycles, thus reducing total cycle time.

The patent combines multiple heating operations into a single continuous heating process. The washing liquid is heated to the required temperature before the first partial wash phase and maintained at that temperature throughout all partial wash phases. This eliminates the repeated heating and cooling cycles that would occur with separate wash cycles, significantly reducing heating energy loss while maintaining appropriate temperature control for different textile types.

The patent ensures continuous useful action by maintaining the washing liquid at the required temperature throughout all partial wash phases without interrupting the heating process. The heater continues to maintain temperature continuously during the transition between partial wash phases, eliminating energy-wasting temperature fluctuations and repeated heating cycles.

The patent applies local quality by configuring each partial wash phase with specific parameters (duration, washing liquid level, temperature) optimized for the particular textile sensitivity level being treated. The first partial wash phase uses settings suitable for non-sensitive textiles, the second for sensitive textiles, and the third for very sensitive textiles. This localized optimization within each phase ensures appropriate washing effect for each textile type while maintaining the efficiency of a single integrated cycle.

The patent employs dynamics by dynamically adjusting washing parameters (duration, liquid level, temperature) between different partial wash phases based on the sensitivity level of the textiles being treated. The system transitions from more aggressive washing parameters in the first phase to gentler parameters in subsequent phases, allowing a single cycle to adapt to different textile requirements and maintain washing effectiveness.