i had similar problems, also the water would always be cold, found answer on this site..
what i did.. as much by luck as judgement..
switch machine on and then quickly press the reset button (furtherest button on the right) 4 times quickly, this should then allow you to start a cycle, if not, press and hold same button until the machine bleeps. start a cycle again, the same thing might happen again , but i just kept on doing the same thing over and over again for a couple of days.. i think it cost me a bit in water usage, but it is working again.
don't know what caused it, don't know how it cured it, but perserve, good luck.
hughie s
November 2008