[a1topdog]

Re: AEG FAVORIT 86070 VI – Leak behind side reservoir

Finally managed to fix the leak for the grand cost of Zero.

I originally thought the leak was on the bottom join where the side reservoir splits in two (I assume for cleaning) as indicated by the black mould and where my finger is pointing in the attached picture. This was not the case. It was actually leaking from the flimsy plastic flap (that I didn’t even spot the first few times I took the reservoir off). I assume this is an access flap for cleaning , so I just stuck a bit of strong gaffer tape over it and problem solved (for now)

I must have taken at least 4 hours to resolve this – keep trying something and then having to run the machine on prewash to identify the leak.
I hope this helps others out who may get the same problem.

[a1topdog]

Re: AEG FAVORIT 86070 VI – Leak behind side reservoir

I’ve had another look and the issue is actually when its filling , not draining.

I’ve managed to get the side reservoir off and the only place it could be leaking is:

1) The seal into the machine
2) one of the 4 O rings where the reservoir push fits into the sump
3) the reservoir its self.

I think 3 is OK. I have spent a couple of hours trying 1 and 2 and no definite results yet. I think the sump could do with cleaning , maybe is blocked and forcing water past one of the O rings- that will be my next job. I wont this this machine beat me !!

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