My guess is that this is the Heater Element. To test for this you can fool the Washer by filling it with Hot Water (through the washing powder dispenser drawer). If the temperature is least 40c the machine will wash as normal on a 40c wash.
Philip
February 2012
heater problem
tiberian
May 2011
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Paul
April 2008
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