Thanks Clocker and ck for your responses.
I tried what you recommended but it still doesn't work. I am now thinking that it might not actually be the anti-flood device as my drain pump doesn't make any noises at all when the machine is plugged in.
Do you think it could be the drain pump that is broken? And if so, have you got any ideas if that is easy to do?
When I plug the machine in, the buttons simply flash, but it doesn't make any noises and so not sure what could be wrong?
Tony
July 2009