I wouldn't bother messing about with it. The machine is only 6 months old go back to the retailer or online seller say they are "not fit for purpose" under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and demand a full refund

http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/c...v0043-1011.txt

http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-righ...aulty-product/

If they refuse take a small claims court action against them (can do it online)

http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-righ...claims-court-/