I had IFB previously( mechanical selection switch) and I was very happy with that. I was able to start / stop / drain / spin / hold anything.
The new machine with Automated function is relay troublesome and moreover you can not restart the operation. manual instruction just dose not work. Your relay done know how to restart the machine and land-up in trying different options.
It is a good example of how "Automation automation should not be" by a admirable company