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My Smeg also came up with the E8 zone error.I've fixed this before and it worked for about 6 months before E8 came up again. Pull the machine out and drop the black tray.Use a screwdriver on the plastic lugs to free it, but be careful not to break them.on mine you're looking at the alternate...

plastic lugs moved out by a flat head screwdriver (careful not to break ) 2 at front and 1 either side.

yellowish dead centre is the alternate valve.To remove you'll need grips (to open up the spring clips by squeezing them together).\none small phillips screw driver ( to remove the one small screw securing it to the machine).

this is how the cogs go back together.remember to place the main body on top with the dark grey part on the bottom before opening otherwise they will fall out (I found out the hard way!! )

the power connector has a little lug on each side (larger block) squeeze these to release.

This is the alternate valve slightly yellow.You can see the 2 hoses one from the pump and the other up behind to the top rotor arm.the connector plug is off to the right and you can see the top tube on it that fits into the lower rotor arm.you mat need to move the thin metal bar by slightly...

the alternate valve is right in the middle