If the three lights mentioned above are flashing the m/c needs reset. The reset procedure is as follows---
1. Turn the programme selector knob to the off position.
2.Wait a couple of seconds.
3.Turn the knob to the 6 o'clock position.
4.Wait untill the 3 lights start flashing, wait 2 seconds,
press and hold the SPIN BUTTON, while holding it down, turn the control knob to the 7 o'clock position.
5. Release the spin button, this should have cleared the
fault, (flashing lights). Turn the knob to off.
6. Try the machine, it MAY take a few times to reset.
It worked for me O.K.
Found this reset procedure on the net (eventually!)
B.Collings, February 2011