"Sparks" wrote in message
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just had a thought... when the washer breaks down, the water is drained
by lowering the drain hose. Does this mean the washer will not retain
water unless the drain hose it at a high position?

Yes, it is common with washing machines and dishwashers.
I forgot this when the kitchen was having a makeover - I installed the
washing machine, dishwasher and tumble drier in the bathroom temporarily,
the dishwasher was on top of the W/M and it's drain was not looped up then
down, it was only when I put it on and heard it continually filling I
remembered about this!

Sparks...


I found that the pump sometimes runs during the wash cycle for a couple of
seconds - with a close coupled waste it then siphoned all the water out!!
Had to replumb...

Peter