I have a Bosch wash machine exxcel 1200 express and this morning the drum was filled up with water and the screen is flashing F18? Is this a promblem i can fix or does it mean we need to purchase a new wash machine

Jade, November 2008

Sounds like a faulty inlet valve - cheap enough to replace.

Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

Spares suppliers:
www.4directelectricals.co.uk
http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk
www.ukapplianceparts.com
http://www.domesticspares.co.uk
http://shop.ezee-fix.co.uk
http://www.espares.co.uk

or simply go into google and type in "washing machine spare parts" - selecting "pages from uk".

dannyboy, November 2008