Appliance controller

A controller for an appliance having a plurality of selectively energizeable electromechanical components, comprising:

• input means for operator selection of a desired cycle of operation of said appliance;
• a motor;
• switching means coupled to be driven by said motor and having a plurality of timing cams on a rotating member for controlling the operation of a plurality of switches for applying power to energize said components;
• and
• sequencing means for selectively advancing said switching means including:
• means for applying power to said motor;
• means on said rotating member for defining incremental positions around said rotating member;
• means for detecting movement of said rotating member from one of said positions to the next adjacent position;
• means separate from said rotating member and reponsive to the selected operation cycle for defining a program for said rotating member which includes a series of operting steps each including a number of incremental positions to be moved and a time delay of operation;
• and
• means for operating said power applying means to move said rotating member a defined number of incremental positions in accordance with said program.