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Re: AEG FAVORIT 86070 VI – Leak behind side reservoir
Good man, Mr a1topdog.
Had exactly the same issue over many years with my AEG – repeated i30 service code errors, repeated tilting of machine to drain tray. Last weekend took all the panels off and found the leak was exactly in the place you describe – though as removing the flat plastic reservoir to get at this stupid flap (why is it there at all?) looked like a massive pain, I thought I’d see if I could achieve anything by taking the big pipe off the bottom, and poking at the horrible fatty/mouldy build-up of sludge with a long cable tie.
Did manage to clear a fair bit, then connected back up, stuck a cup of caustic soda in the machine and ran a couple of cycles (no dishes, obviously). Lots of cack dislodged by this, which meant a long session unblocking the spray-arm holes…
Then filled up with salt and rinse aid – previously have always relied on the 3-in-tablets and the relevant setting. I think this was probably crucial, as I’ve since read that salt doesn’t just help combat limescale by keeping water soft, but also has a general purgative effect that helps keep all the pipes and reservoirs gunk-free.
Anyway – it’s been fine since. Though if it does start leaking again, at least I know what to do (though I’m really not looking forward to the dismantling process).
