Washing machine not pumping out

[Osem]

Right our AEG based John Lewis 1203 washing machine has stopped pumping out. I drained it manually and sure enough found quite of lot of crud which I cleared out. The drain inlet into the pump was partially blocked but I managed to clear that using a bent piece of wire and tested it to make sure water was running freely into the pump from the drum which it is. However the pump will still not drain even though the impeller blade is spinning freely. I'm guessing therefore that the outlet is blocked so water is entering the pump but not able to exit it. Aside from taking the machine apart to get at the pump, does anyone have any other ideas to a) confirm the problem and b) fix it?

If it is indeed the pump, is there an easy way to get at it?

Cheers guys.

I know you can clear drains with vinegar and backing soda but with washing machines being likely material I dunno if it will work

[Osem]

Cheers - I feel an all day job coming on...

Found some useful tips on YouTube too so might as well go and have a crack at it.

Will report back.

[Osem]

A fix - I hope. Full details here.

Originally Posted by Osem

A fix - I hope. Full details here.

Better to link to your exact post rather than the page - which is here.

[Osem]

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