when my automatic machine fills with water , the water does not stop automatically even when the machine has started washing. i hav to close the tap to stop water from filling any more & over flowing.its a 7.0kg simpson esprit 700., model no 22S700.

Mrs Ali, January 2009

When the machine is filling with water, turn the power off at the wall. If the water continues to flow in with the power off, you have a faulty inlet valve. Change the water inlet valve. Put in a new one. If the water stops when you turn off the power & starts again when you switch power back on, then the valve will be ok and you will find a problem with the pressure switch or pressure tube which goes from the side of the plastic outer bowl up to the pressure switch in the panel.

Lincoln Appliance NZ, January 2009