kenmoreguy89
Well-known member
Speaking again about the ignis...
The only projectual flaw that I personally think that machine got is the fact that the control panel so the timer (which is very delicate itself being an Holtzer with a long series of lamellar contacts that operates the various washing selections) is not insulated from the body. The only thing separating it is a plastic thin sheet and steam during boilwashes would come up and oxidize the timer, this in fact was enough for early Ignis machines like those to be labelled as "delicate timer machines" and is no secret that machines belonged to ladies that often used to boil didn't last as much before developing timer issues.
Beside trying my best to ensure a better and proper insulation to mine with a plexiglass sheet I am also used to spray the timer with WD40 to protect it, and making sure not to "wet" the little timer circuit elements that gets extremely hot during operation posing a risk of fire







The only projectual flaw that I personally think that machine got is the fact that the control panel so the timer (which is very delicate itself being an Holtzer with a long series of lamellar contacts that operates the various washing selections) is not insulated from the body. The only thing separating it is a plastic thin sheet and steam during boilwashes would come up and oxidize the timer, this in fact was enough for early Ignis machines like those to be labelled as "delicate timer machines" and is no secret that machines belonged to ladies that often used to boil didn't last as much before developing timer issues.
Beside trying my best to ensure a better and proper insulation to mine with a plexiglass sheet I am also used to spray the timer with WD40 to protect it, and making sure not to "wet" the little timer circuit elements that gets extremely hot during operation posing a risk of fire







