Hi Peter, sorry I can not help you but I am having similar problems with my machine. I turn it on and it makes a few funny noises for a while then it sounds like it is filling with water.the first light is on at this stage. after a few minutes the wash and rinse lights come on and flash and beep for a while, then they stay on and the machine does bugger all after that. I have tried opening it and there is no trace of water that has been pumped in. Just thought I'd let you know in case you were lucky enough to work out the problem. Likewise I'll let you know if I discover anything,cheers.
Malcolm Smedley
May 2008