Had this problem with mine a few times.... the on/off switch contacts are burnt. Remove the front panel, lower the front of switch panel, behind the on/off knob is a crappy little slide switch. Make a note of the wiring connections, disconnect and remove the switch. With a very small screwdriver/sewing needle, carefully dismantle the switch and clean the contacts inside. reassemble, refit, and all will be ok. F1 codes started coming up too for the same reason...
barry, December 2010