What A60 means (fisher paykel a60 error)
A fisher paykel a60 error is a fault on the full-size built-in DW dishwasher line (the DW60 / DW24 integrated dishwashers) — it is a water-temperature or heating fault. Crucially, A60 is NOT a DishDrawer code: it belongs to the full-size DW built-in range, not the drawer-style DishDrawer. If you have a DishDrawer, you will not see A60. On the DW line it points at the heating element or temperature sensing, which is a technician-level diagnosis.
Symptoms to look for
Because A60 sits on the heating side of the DW dishwasher, the signs tend to show up in how the wash performs rather than as a dramatic stoppage. Dishes may come out cooler than expected, drying may suffer, and the code often returns after a reset because the underlying circuit has not changed. Match the behavior below to confirm you are looking at a heating fault on a full-size built-in unit.
- “A60” shows on a full-size built-in DW dishwasher
- Water may not heat properly during the cycle
- Wash or dry results suffer from low temperature
- The fault recurs after a reset
Likely causes of a fisher paykel a60 error
A60 traces to the parts that heat the water and report its temperature back to the control. The element itself may have failed, the temperature sensor may be misreading, the wiring between them may be broken, or the control board may have faulted the heating circuit. Each of these is a measurement or component test rather than an owner check, which is why the list points toward service.
- Heating element fault — the water does not reach temperature
- Temperature sensor fault — the control misreads water temperature
- Wiring fault — a break in the heating or sensor circuit
- Control board fault — the board faults the heating control
What you can check
Owner-side checks for A60 are limited, because the fault lives in a heating circuit that should only be tested with power isolated. The safe steps below confirm you have the right appliance and rule out a one-off glitch with a power cycle; beyond that, the element and sensor work belongs to a qualified technician. Do not open the cabinet or probe the heating wiring yourself.
- Confirm your model is a full-size built-in DW dishwasher, not a DishDrawer.
- Power off at the breaker for a minute, then restore power and retry.
- Note whether washing is cooler than usual.
- Because heating circuits are involved, leave A60 to a technician.
Parts a technician may check or replace
To clear A60, a technician measures the water heating element, the NTC temperature sensor, and the control board on the DW built-in line to find which link in the heating chain has failed. The correct part for your Fisher & Paykel dishwasher is matched from the model and serial number, and genuine components are fitted through trusted parts suppliers rather than generic substitutes so the water heats correctly and the appliance keeps its long working life. Confirming the failed part before ordering avoids replacing more than the fault actually requires.
When to call a technician
A60 on the DW dishwasher line needs a technician to test the heating element and temperature sensor and replace the failed part. When the fix calls for experienced service, book a visit through our scheduling page and a specialist technician will diagnose and repair it, backed by our 30-day labor warranty.
Prevention and care
A heating fault like A60 is not something you can dose or load your way out of, but a few habits give the circuit its best chance. Feed the DW dishwasher a stable, correctly rated power and water supply, have any built-in installation done to specification so the control never sees an out-of-range temperature, and keep the filter and spray arms clear so the heating cycle is not fighting blocked water flow. If A60 appears, note exactly what was shown before you reset the appliance — that record helps the technician test the element and sensor without replacing parts unnecessarily.
Related help and Fisher & Paykel resources
Browse other Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher diagnostics, read about Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher repair, look up your unit in the Fisher & Paykel models reference, or the related F40 water-flow on the DW line, browse service locations, or schedule a service visit. For Fisher & Paykel manufacturer documentation and model lookup, visit Fisher & Paykel at fisherpaykel.com/us.
