Abstract: This programmer comprises programme-cams corresponding to a plurality of programmes having clearly separate starting points disposed at angular intervals from one another. It further comprises a control element adapted to be rotated manually for selecting the initial position of one of the programmes. This element comprises lateral pins adapted to engage corresponding orifices formed in a coaxial registering control cam. On the opposite side of this cam a disc rigid with the programme-cams is provided; this disc is rigid with the programme-cams but spaced therefrom. The disc comprises ramp means cooperating with bearing faces formed in the control cam. Spring means interconnect the disc and the control cam in diagonal directions.