I have just refitted a Smeg DWD64 BL. When I try to run any programme, I can hear the pump running to pump away any remaining water but the machine won’t fill with water however long I leave it (the inlet hose is fitted and working correctly). Whilst the machine was out of action it was layed on its side during transportation – might this have caused water to get into the pressure switch?
Sounds like the base safety switch has been operated, the operation of this safety switch keeps the drain pump going all the time. You have to find out what has caused this switch to operate, it could even be broken and in a position of permanent operation.