Whirlpool AWM029GB Sump Hose refitting

Just fitted a new drain pump to my machine, but heard some ‘jingling’ in the sump hose (from the bottom of the drum to the pump) and decided to remove it to investigate – oh dear…a ‘ball and cup’ fell out where it connects to the drum when I pulled it away.

I assume this is used to allow the drum to fill up with water, and water to drain out when appropriate ?

I’m not sure which way they go back in – can anyone advise ?

Excuse the rudimentary diagram…

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At the moment I’ve put the ‘cup’ narrow-end up into the hole at the bottom of the drum, with the ball underneath it – I assumed that the ball would float up to plug the hole, allowing the drum to fill. Don’t think I am right though as I can’t see the water when the drum is supposed to be filling.

The drain hose is plumbed directly into the U-bend on the sink, so isn’t too low to cause the water to drain out of the machine.

At the end of the day though, I got 2 necklaces, a bracelet, 3 10p coins, some hair-grips and an ear ring out of the hose (the joys of living with 3 women) – not a bad haul !

All I need now is a working washing machine. Hope someone can help – thanx.