What has a Washing Machine got inside?
A Front Loading Washing Machine consists of: Cabinet – everything mounts on or in it Feet – adjustable feet allow cabinet to be firm and level on floor Outer Container – contains the water Drum – holds clothes and rotates Door – allows access to the drum which can be closed water tight Door Interlock – A system to ensure that the machine cannot work with the door open, can be mechanical, electrical and pneumatic Door Gasket – seals access hole between cabinet and outer container Suspension System – allows dynamic movement of outer container Weight(s) – stabilises outer container when full of water and clothes Timer/program Switch – controls operations using a synchronous motor indexing according to periferal signals (pressure switch and thermostat(s) and controls the motor speed and direction of rotation Selection switches Allow alternative modes of operation in addition to main programs Soap Dispenser – allows inlet valves to flush soap/conditioner at the correct times Inlet Hoses – c
