hmmm this is not exactly an answer (well is and isnt) its certainly not a question
basicly the method listed above fixed a problem i was having (the machine wouldnt empty the water) when i opened it it was full of flakes of limescale and bits of (well we`ll call them "stuff" lol) after clearing that up it emptyied perfectly ( i tested it by filling it with water and selecting the P setting (p for pump)
if it was not for this site and the answer above i would be buying a new washing machine and grief thank you
david, November 2007