My Samsung Hand Wash SW70A1P top loader washing machine won't stop filling with water. The problem is not with the valve where the water enters as it does not leak when the machine is off. Can you help?

Wendy, February 2008

Check the pressure switch - a round item about 3 inches across with several wires connected. Its an air operated switch which tells the machine water has reached the correct level. Disconnect the thin rubber pipe from the switch and blow down through it to clear any blockage. Switch itself may be faulty but its more likely the pipe is blocked.
Check out this site for spares : www.4directelectricals.co.uk
Check out this site for info: www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dan, February 2008