On Tue, 19 Apr 2005 12:08:01 +0100, in uk.d-i-y Matthew Newton
wrote:

Thanks, all.

It must have been syphoning the water out. Since readjusting the waste
pipe and clipping it up properly it seems to be working fine now!

Too late for you now, but I added Ian Tilley's Washing Machine FAQ to
the group FAQ a couple of days ago, and sure enough, it does quote
"syphoning" as your problem.

http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/electrical/...achine_faq.htm

Phil
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