HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM RECENTLY ALSO TRIPPING ELECTRICS. REMOVED LOWER FRONT COVER (T 15 SCREWDRIVER BIT) TO EXPOSE LOWER TRAY. DRAINED WATER AND LEFT TO DRY OUT FOR 24HRS. SWITCHED ON AGAIN RESET FAULT BY PRESSING START BUTTON FOR A FEW SECS. STARTED OK. CHECKED FOR ANY LEAKS .HOPE THIS HELPS.
ALMO, November 2008
Hi Rita, F2 is a water leak failure.water will be in the base of the machine with the electrics.This is usually caused by the motor leaking.The cost of parts ,labour and vat is usually £250.All the best.