I have a second hand fisher and paykel smart drive 051 and hot water has stopped working. Cold still flows, however when put to hot the machine trues but is unable to get hot water through. The top and hose are working so it is between the hose and the outlet. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am a student and cannot afford a new machine.

Matthew Schultz, June 2014

Take end of hose off the back of machine. Point the end in to the sink & turn hot tap on. Make sure there is a strong flow. Then check filter inside the inlet valve (where you screw the hose on to.) The filter can be pulled out with a pair of pliers. Make sure it is not blocked. If water still won't flow when you start the machine either the inlet valve is faulty or the control board is not opening the valve & will mean the control board will have to be replaced. That model is nearly 20 years old.

Lincoln Appliance NZ, June 2014