The leak prevention system has triggered and the pump continues to run when the machine is empty and the on/off button is off. The only way to stop the pump is to turn it off at the mains. There are no obvious leaks anywhere. Could it be a sticking float valve somewhere? If so where do I look and can it be repaired or is a new component required?

Valerie, May 2008

Hi!
I've got the sale problem as you but can't find which cover i have to remove. Are you speaking about the cover behind thé filters?

Thx!

Mathieu, January 2010

I confirm that this procedure works. Thanks for your help.

Paolo, June 2009

disconnect from mains, remove lower front or back cover (held in place by 2 star type screws. soak up water in bottom of machine uusing sponge or kitchen roll. Thjis lowers the float mechanism and resets the valve. Problem solved!

Johnny Red Pen, January 2009

Though I have an AEG Favorit 8081, I had a similar problem and put in a question here. The answer on several similar problems was "to drain the water completely to reset the high-water-alarm. "Also in my case the pump kept running and there was a humming sound which appeared to be the alarm. I drained the machine by carefully laying it on the side and wipe away the water that came out. When I put the machine back up, there was no sound, no pumping and all was ok.

P.K., June 2008