Washing machine taking in water when not switched on.

[jennyharrogate]

My daughter recently had a problem with washing machine taking in water and filling drum when appliance was not switched on. She had another washing machine given by a friend, which was in good working order, only to find the same problem ocurred. Has anyone experienced a
similar problem. Could it be a problem with mains water pressure?

 

[rocks1]

waste pipe down too low sink water going into drum ,could be faulty valve but on 2 mcs i dont thing so .

 

[jennyharrogate]

waste pipe down too low sink water going into drum ,could be faulty valve but on 2 mcs i dont thing so .

Thanks so much for pointing us in right direction. Problem solved.
Sorry I have not replied earlier but our computer has been out of action.

Regards
Jenny, Harrogate.