the actual machine works fine when lights in panel do come on but seem to have given up altogether now.I am unable to remove the paneland am curious to know if it can be repaired and how.the on off switch is the only button to light up.

amanda, August 2004

I'm going to guess this is the same problem which causes the E90 fault on this family of machines; namely the loose connections on the 5-way blue cable between the front panel and the motor controller inside. The light by the on/off switch works directly off the mains, not off the supply to the front panel circuit board.

Open the lid (two screw bolts at top rear of machine, slide lid back). At top front, there are two bolts holding the panel on, and there are also two screws hidden behind the soap tray, plus a load of clips across the top. You'll need to dismantle the connectors on the blue cable and use some pliers to tighten the contacts up.

Thanks to Jason for this tip!

Colin., November 2004