I have a defy laundromaid. The machine doesn't reach the correct water level to start the washing cycle. However if I deselect wash and rinse options it does spin

Check the water level sensor pipe is not blocked.

Sounds like your inlet valve isn't opening. With it not opening the cycle won't start by default.

You probably have a rock or some object stuck in the pump blades. Take out the pump and turn the blades get out the obstruction

Possible that the water level sensor is faulty as it tends to indicate before the level has reached thereby starting the rinse cycle.
Usually this can be due to faulty level settings or fault in the pressure switch as it can be acting too fast. It will be best to clean the inlet valve and check the flow , test the water level sensor and see if this works by blowing into the diaphragm.

my laundromaid electro logic 920 is making unususl noise when rinsing!!
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water pump is not functioning properly, when in spin cycle water in drum pushes up and over the top, symptom is water leaking out the bottom which indicates a leak but its actually the water pump not pumping out all the water. Gets air trapped in the pump which results in air lock and no head for the pump to function properly. Fix is to lower your drain pipe to same level as pump when in spin cycle so that the water runs out freely this will not solve the problem but will allow you to continue washing until you have the problem sorted.

I have a Defy Laundromaid 1300. I was getting an E9 message.How can I solve this?

put a new pressure switch in it