When turning on the washing machine and selected any wash cycle, the on/off switch starts flashing and also Rinse hold and time saver flash simultaniously. It also takes water in and pumps it straight out. You have to turn it off at the mains. Is there any way if resetting it; without calling out an engineer.

Allah Ditta, February 2008

This is obviously a common problem as I have exactly the same problem.

Nils, March 2008

Some machines test the motor rotation on power up and if this is abnormal they throw a wobbler. Check out the carbon brushes in the motor. Theyre graphite blocks which transfer mains power to the copper segments of the motor - located at the other end of the motor from the drive pulley. Theyre probably worn down. They're quite cheap parts and easy to replace - the holders are plastic or bakelite and are generally held in with screws or plastic clips. Also, look at the copper segments they run on to check for burning or pitting. If the segments are burnt or damaged you need a replacement motor or a replacement armature (motor part) if you can source one. Occasionally may be a fault in the motor drive circuit board - in which case replacement of board only real option.
Check out my site for info: www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dan, February 2008