It started off by not washing properly, then not emptying fully and now I can't get it empty at all. I have checked the outlet pipe and that is clear, however it still makes the same noise as when it does empty. I am hoping that this means the pump is not broken. Any ideas?

Baffled, July 2007

An update if anyone is looking. I have taken the dishwasher apart and checked the pump, when the pump was connected outside the dishwasher it worked fine. However the sump below the column gasket was full of debris, which I cleared to the best of my ability. The main problem being, is that the sump is a moulded part and as far as I can tell can not be removed, so that it can be cleaned properly.
Having cleaned the sump the dishwasher does drain but still not effectively.
Any advice, please

Baffled, July 2007