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Hey guys, sorry if this is a daft question but ever since we've had our hotpoint washing machine the compartment on the far left (softener compartments I believe) is full of water after every cycle. See attached.

Are we missing an insert here or something? I can't see how else it would drain, or should it not be filling with water at all?

Thank you.

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If still full after the wash? then pull it out and you will probably find that there is a build up of powder/gunk, if you just pour a glass of water into it it should empty if clear.
 
Looking at post#1 again, yes I think you are missing a part like this which when water is introduced, overflows and created a syphoning effect and leaves the compartment empty.
This is from mine, a Zanussi.

You are missing the "blue" insert.
 

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