AEG Dishwasher - Sludge in water inlet matrix - how to clean?

Model: AEG OKO Favorit 5040 dishwasher
Question: How should I clean sludge or fats from water inlet matrix?.

Recently our AEG dishwasher has stopped emptying. Happened last a few years ago.

The 45 degree tilt
http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=1090

fix worked then but not this time.

I have removed the top and right hand side panel.

Main Pump - I can see the main pump mother is spinning and the water circulates so that looks ok.

Small Pump - As this is on the outlet hose I am now planning to remove it to test/replace.

I have two questions.

1st Question (Also posted separately)
http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=228697
Any suggestions on how best to remove and test the pump?.


2nd Question (this post)
As I had the machine out and opened I also removed the left side panel.

I can see sludge fat deposits near the bottom of what I think is called the water inlet matrix.

Does anyone know if and how I should clean this?

Many Thanks
Teresa

Teresa, March 2009

you need to replace the air break chamber once they get blocked with sludge.this will cause overfilling,water in the base and possible no drain

ck, March 2009