The machine stopped in mid-cycle and stood for quite a long time, perhaps two days, disconnected from the electricity supply. Now it is re-connected the flood protection system has been activated and the drainage pump runs continually, even with the machine turned off. How do I get back to normal operation? AEG FAVORIT 5040-D free-standing dishwasher, about 6 years old.

Pat Whitehead, March 2007

hi pat
yes i have done some research mainly on this site and i did the following to my machine.
1. disconnected power at plug, water at tap, and waste at u bend.
2. pulled machine out and layed it on its side on some towels and let residual water exit.
3. after about half hour stood machine upright and reconnected.
its now going fine.
last time this happened i didn't use it for about 10 days and again it worked fine.
I think i know what happens but if you look up on this site old AEG dishwasher questions you can find out whats happens.
I hope this helps
cheers derek basevi

derek basevi, April 2007

hi pat
haven't got an answer but my aeg favorit 6040 is doing the same thing. Pump on all the time even when machine is turned off, have to turn it off from the wall switch. If i get an answer i'll let you know
cheers derek basevi

derek basevi, April 2007