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brushes need changing in the motor.

wsts wrote : PrenticeBoyofDerry wrote : If the electrical outlet plate was changed, it would need to to be notified. so I don't think that will help the OP, unless they are willing to do that? ? in another world __________________ Dum Spiro Spero

Ok well thank you sooooo much for all your help. Gonna call SMEG out! Many thanks, A.

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Yeah well I'm beginning to run out of love!! Where might I sensibly look? It is (most) unlikely to be a partial blockage because the impact is total - Lots of water or none. So I guess it has to be a sensor of some sort. How does the DW know that there is enough water inside and to stop filling? This seems the most logical candidate? I presume this is the 'float switch' but where do I find it?

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there is obviously a bit something in there finding it will be a labour of love

If you look in the end of the circulation pump you can see a fan blade, this will rotate when the pump is running. If the pump is not running but is making a humming noise or getting warm then it could be the motor capacitor has gone low in value.

Cheers for the vid, I actually think its the waste pipe that's blocked, I took the end of it off the waste side, had the leak that was inevitable!!lol I presume, that I have got to take the back of the washing machine off to access it as there are no glands visible??? Only problem is my paranoia of a leak, upstairs apartment and all that I'm already regretting this!!! Posts to boost morale are now very much welcome from all!! Thanks

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