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Mechanical and electrical design
The washing machines are controlled by a microprocessor program unit.
This provides several major advantages:
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The control of times, levels and temperatures takes place with
considerable precision and flexibility
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The large character display provides detailed information in clear text
about the different wash programs, the machine's different activities,
relevant wash times and temperatures.
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The user is able to program new wash programs and adapt the
programs exactly on the basis of previous experience, different kinds of
materials, the degree of soiling etc. Depending on the length of the
program, up to 90 different programs can be programmed. Refer to the
separate appendix for programming.
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When supplied, the machine is provided with a number of standard
programs.
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Machine safety can be maintained at a very high level through
continuous monitoring and integral safety checks.
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The machine has an integral service program for testing machine
functions.
To avoid high mechanical stresses during the spin cycle, the machine is
fitted with an automatic imbalance sensor. The spin cycle is discontinued if
imbalance occurs, the machine is filled with water and the machine oper-
ates with a reversing action to redistribute the wash goods. The drain valve
then opens, the machine operates at distribution speed and a new spin
cycle starts.
The machine can also be operated manually.
The electronic controls together with carefully considered machine design
based on long experience also provide:
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simple installation and a long service life.
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a low noise level.
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maximum water removed as a result of the high speed spin cycle and
the large drum diameter.
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low water and power consumption in relation to capacity.
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extreme ease of servicing.
The C-machines are equipped with a frequency control and a multi-speed
motor. This gives advantages such as:
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very smooth drum rotation through a slow acceleration of the drum.
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wash with reduced speed.
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quiet operation.
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improved distribution of the load.