Fisher & Paykel Dryer Error Codes
Lookup & Diagnostics

—- (Four Dashes)

Four dashes "----" on an older Fisher & Paykel OB60 oven mean it overheated — open the door to cool, then reset.

Oven →

A09

A09 on a newest-gen Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer (DD*C) means the sanitize cycle did not reach the required temperature.

Dishwasher →

A1

A1 on a newest-gen Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer is a water-supply problem — low or no incoming water.

Dishwasher →

A3

A3 on a newest-gen Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer means the tub cannot drain — a motor or drain-hose blockage.

Dishwasher →

A6

A6 on a newest-gen Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer means no spray arm or inadequate water pressure/flow.

Dishwasher →

A60

A60 is a full-size Fisher & Paykel DW dishwasher water-temperature/heating fault — NOT a DishDrawer code.

Dishwasher →

A7

A7 on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer is an excess-foam auto-recovery code — the drawer runs a recovery program.

Dishwasher →

ADR

"ADR" on a Fisher & Paykel washer is an auto-drain safety message, not a fault — the machine drains to a safe level after being paused.

Washer →

Airflow Restricted

Restricted airflow on a Fisher & Paykel dryer — an observable condition that can trigger code 16.

Dryer →

Blank Display

A oven display that is blank or unresponsive — an observable condition.

Oven →

Code 1

Code 1 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer is a communication error between the sensor module and motor control module.

Dryer →

Code 10

Code 10 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer is a 24 V supply measurement error — low actuator supply voltage.

Dryer →

Code 11

Code 11 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer is a lid-lock open-circuit fault (harness or coil continuity).

Dryer →

Code 12

Code 12 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer is a lid-lock switching-device failure (short in the lock circuit).

Dryer →

Code 14

Code 14 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer is a sensor-module fault — replace the sensor module.

Dryer →

Code 15

Code 15 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer is a sensor-module fault — replace the sensor module.

Dryer →

Code 16

Code 16 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer is an airflow restriction — a clogged lint filter or blocked exhaust duct (owner-fixable).

Dryer →

Code 2

Code 2 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer means the drum gap cannot be located.

Dryer →

Code 20

Code 20 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer means the door actuator has stalled.

Dryer →

Code 21

Code 21 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer means the door actuator required excess voltage (a mechanical obstruction).

Dryer →

Code 22

Code 22 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer is a door-actuator open-circuit fault (unplugged or broken wiring).

Dryer →

Code 3

Code 3 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer indicates the drum has stalled.

Dryer →

Code 6

Code 6 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer is a door-jammed warning — an owner-fixable condition.

Dryer →

Code 8

Code 8 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer is an exhaust-sensor over-temperature fault.

Dryer →

Code 9

Code 9 on a Fisher & Paykel dryer is an exhaust-sensor under-temperature fault.

Dryer →

Controls Locked

A cooktop with locked controls — usually the child-lock feature, an observable state.

Cooktop →

Cooktop E2 / EH

E2 or EH on a Fisher & Paykel induction range cooktop is a zone overheat — the zone shuts off as a safety measure.

Range →

Cooktop Er Code

An Er code on a Fisher & Paykel induction range cooktop is a generic internal cooktop fault — separate from the oven F-codes.

Range →

Door Alarm Beeping

A fridge door alarm that keeps beeping — an observable indicator condition.

Refrigerator →

Door Alarm Won’t Stop

A wine cabinet door alarm that will not stop — an observable indicator condition.

Wine Refrigeration →

Door Locked After Self-Clean

A oven door that stays locked after self-clean — often a cool-down interlock (may show F7).

Oven →

Door Won’t Open

A front-load washer door that will not open — often the Err 235 door-lock condition.

Washer →

Drawer Won’t Seal

A DishDrawer drawer that will not seal or close — an observable condition (may show F5/U2).

Dishwasher →

E1

E1 on a classic flashing-light Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer means the door/drawer is not fully closed.

Dishwasher →

E2 / EH

E2 or EH on a Fisher & Paykel induction cooktop is a cooking-zone overheat — the zone shuts off as a safety measure.

Cooktop →

E3

E3 on a classic Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer is a drain or low-water-level fault (drain hose too low), not a temperature code.

Dishwasher →

E4

E4 on a classic Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer means the drain hose is too high/kinked or the drawer is not draining.

Dishwasher →

E5

E5 on a classic Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer means the supply hose is crimped, the tap is off, or pressure is low.

Dishwasher →

E5 / E7 / E9

E5, E7, or E9 on a Fisher & Paykel induction cooktop is a generic internal error — try a mains reset, then call service.

Cooktop →

E6

E6 on a classic Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer means the flood switch has activated — water in the base.

Dishwasher →

E6

E6 on a Fisher & Paykel induction cooktop means it is incorrectly connected to the power supply — an electrician fault.

Cooktop →

E7:01

E7:01 on a Fisher & Paykel WH front-load washer is a motor stall — sometimes a jammed drum the owner can clear.

Washer →

E7:03

E7:03 on a Fisher & Paykel WH front-load washer is a motor over-current fault in the E7:xx family.

Washer →

Er20 / Er31 / Er47

Er20, Er31, or Er47 on a Fisher & Paykel induction cooktop is a generic internal cooktop fault — note the code and reset at the mains.

Cooktop →

Err 235

Err 235 on a Fisher & Paykel WH front-load washer is a "Door Locked" condition — the door is held during the cycle.

Washer →

Excess Foam

Excess foam in a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer — an observable condition that triggers A7 auto-recovery.

Dishwasher →

F Code Reset

How to respond to a flashing F-code on a Fisher & Paykel oven — an observable condition and reset guidance.

Oven →

F1

F1 on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer (models ending in 9) is a flood switch activated — water in the chassis base.

Dishwasher →

F1

F1 on a Fisher & Paykel oven means the electronics bay exceeded its safe temperature — usually a cooling-fan or ventilation blockage.

Oven →

F2

F2 on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer (ending-9) is a motor problem — the rotor stalled or overloaded.

Dishwasher →

F2

F2 on a Fisher & Paykel oven is a cavity over-temperature during a pyrolytic self-clean cycle.

Oven →

F3

F3 on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer (ending-9) is a temperature-sensor fault, or incoming water above 65 °C / 150 °F.

Dishwasher →

F3

F3 on a Fisher & Paykel oven is a cavity over-temperature during normal cooking.

Oven →

F30

F30 on a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart fridge is a display "no signal" fault — a shorted or broken wire to the display module.

Refrigerator →

F31

F31 on a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart fridge is a display "no signal" fault, closely related to F30.

Refrigerator →

F4

F4 on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer (ending-9) is a faulty temperature sensor and/or heating element.

Dishwasher →

F4

F4 on a Fisher & Paykel oven is a power-module (control board) fault.

Oven →

F40

F40 is a full-size Fisher & Paykel DW dishwasher water-flow error — NOT a DishDrawer code (older DW60 used E40).

Dishwasher →

F5

F5 on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer (ending-9) is a lid fault — the drawer lid did not seal or move as expected.

Dishwasher →

F5

F5 on a Fisher & Paykel oven is a communications error between the clock module and the power module.

Oven →

F7

F7 on a Fisher & Paykel oven is a door-lock fault — the lock is jammed or the lock switch or sensor faults.

Oven →

F8

F8 on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer (ending-9) is an electrical problem detected by the control.

Dishwasher →

F9

F9 on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer (ending-9) is an electronics malfunction in the control.

Dishwasher →

Fan Noise

A fridge making fan noise — an observable condition (may relate to Code 17).

Refrigerator →

Fan Noise

A freezer making fan noise — an observable condition (may relate to Code 17).

Freezer →

Fault Code 10

Fault 10 on a Fisher & Paykel top-load washer is a temperature-sensor (thermistor) error.

Washer →

Fault Code 160

Fault 160 on a Fisher & Paykel top-load washer is a bowl-status fault — the bowl re-engaged during agitate.

Washer →

Fault Code 17

Fault Code 17 on a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart fridge is a freezer-compartment fan drawing low current — open-circuit wiring or a faulty fan.

Refrigerator →

Fault Code 2

Fault Code 2 on a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart fridge means the previous two defrost cycles were aborted — usually the defrost element.

Refrigerator →

Fault Code 20

Fault Code 20 on a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart ice & water fridge is a flapper-heater low-current fault — check the connections and heater.

Refrigerator →

Fault Code 21

Fault 21 differs by platform: a SmartDrive out-of-sequence family, or an AquaSmart water-inlet-valve fault.

Washer →

Fault Code 237

Fault 237 on a Fisher & Paykel top-load washer is a temperature-sensor error tied to harness or connection continuity.

Washer →

Fault Code 36

Fault 36 on a Fisher & Paykel SmartDrive top-load washer is a water-leak fault — the module topped up water more than four times.

Washer →

Fault Code 37

Fault 37 on a Fisher & Paykel top-load washer means the pump is blocked or not draining — the water level did not change.

Washer →

Fault Code 38

Fault 38 on a Fisher & Paykel top-load washer is a pressure-sensor fault — the level reads empty during agitate.

Washer →

Fault Code 39

Fault 39 on a Fisher & Paykel top-load washer is a pressure-tube fault — the tube is blocked, kinked, or fallen off.

Washer →

Fault Code 40

Fault 40 on a Fisher & Paykel top-load washer is a bowl dis-engage (clutch) fault — the bowl did not disengage as expected.

Washer →

Fault Code 50

Fault 50 differs by platform: a SmartDrive hot-valve fault, or an AquaSmart inlet-valve fault.

Washer →

Fault Code 56

Fault 56 differs by platform: a SmartDrive bowl-check fault, or an AquaSmart clutch fault.

Washer →

Fault Code 68

Fault 68 on a Fisher & Paykel top-load washer is a pressure-transducer error — the count read too high.

Washer →

Freezer Fault Code 17

Fault Code 17 on a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart freezer is a freezer-compartment fan drawing low current — open wiring or a faulty fan.

Freezer →

Freezer Spanner Symbol

A spanner symbol on a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart freezer signals a stored fault code — record the number and reset.

Freezer →

Frost Buildup

Frost or ice buildup in a Fisher & Paykel fridge or freezer — an observable defrost-related condition (may relate to Code 2).

Refrigerator →

Frost Buildup

Frost or ice buildup in a Fisher & Paykel freezer — an observable defrost-related condition.

Freezer →

Gas Burner Won’t Light

A gas cooktop burner that will not light — a symptom-only condition (gas has no fault codes).

Cooktop →

Gas Burner Won’t Light

A range gas burner that will not light — a symptom-only condition (gas burners have no fault codes).

Range →

Gas Flame Goes Out

A gas cooktop flame that goes out when the knob is released — a symptom-only safety condition.

Cooktop →

Halo Dials Not Lighting

A range with halo dials that do not light — an observable indicator condition.

Range →

High Temp Alarm

A freezer high-temperature or door alarm — an observable indicator condition.

Freezer →

How To Reset

How to reset a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart fridge — an observable procedure for clearing a transient fault.

Refrigerator →

Ice Maker Not Working

A fridge ice maker that is not making ice — an observable condition.

Refrigerator →

Leaking

A washer leaking water — an observable condition (top-load may show Fault 36).

Washer →

Long Dry Times

A dryer taking far too long to dry — an observable condition.

Dryer →

No Heat

A dryer that runs but produces no heat — an observable condition.

Dryer →

No tap

A washer showing "No tap" is not getting water — it did not reach the required level within 8 minutes.

Washer →

Noisy Or Vibrating

A wine cabinet that is noisy or vibrating — an observable symptom-only condition.

Wine Refrigeration →

Not Cleaning / Film

A DishDrawer not cleaning well or leaving film — an observable condition (may show U6/A6).

Dishwasher →

Not Cooling

A fridge that is not cooling — an observable condition with several causes.

Refrigerator →

Not Cooling

A wine cabinet that is not holding temperature — an observable symptom-only condition.

Wine Refrigeration →

Not Drying

A DishDrawer not drying dishes — an observable condition.

Dishwasher →

Not Drying

A dryer that runs but leaves clothes damp — an observable condition.

Dryer →

Not Freezing

A freezer that is not freezing — an observable condition with several causes.

Freezer →

On-Panel Fault Code Showing

A wine cabinet showing an on-panel fault code — record it and contact service (no published meaning).

Wine Refrigeration →

Out Of Bal

A washer showing "Out Of Bal" — an observable unbalanced-load warning.

Washer →

Oven F3

F3 on a Fisher & Paykel range oven cavity is a cavity over-temperature during cooking, as on wall ovens.

Range →

Oven F5

F5 on a Fisher & Paykel range oven cavity is a clock-to-power-module communications error, the same as on wall ovens.

Range →

Oven Won’t Heat

A range oven that will not heat — an observable condition.

Range →

Pan Not Detected

A induction cooktop that will not detect a pan — an observable condition.

Cooktop →

Panel Unresponsive

A wine cabinet control panel that is unresponsive — an observable symptom-only condition.

Wine Refrigeration →

Running Constantly

A freezer that runs constantly — an observable condition with several causes.

Freezer →

Self-Clean Won’t Start

A oven self-clean (pyrolytic) that will not start — an observable condition.

Oven →

Spanner Showing

A freezer showing a spanner — an observable indicator to record the code and reset.

Freezer →

Spanner Symbol Showing

A fridge showing a spanner symbol — an observable indicator that a fault code is present.

Refrigerator →

Suds Loc

A washer showing "Suds Loc" — too many suds detected.

Washer →

Temperature Off

A oven running hotter or cooler than set — an observable condition.

Oven →

Too Cold

A wine cabinet running too cold — an observable symptom-only condition.

Wine Refrigeration →

U1

U1 on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer is a water-fill error — check the supply and spray arm.

Dishwasher →

U2

U2 on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer is a loading error — dishes are too tall for the lid to close.

Dishwasher →

U4

U4 on a Fisher & Paykel double DishDrawer means a fault in the OTHER drawer is preventing this one from running.

Dishwasher →

U6

U6 on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer is a spray-arm fault — the arm is loose or detached.

Dishwasher →

Water Dispenser Dead

A fridge water dispenser that will not dispense — an observable condition.

Refrigerator →

Water In Base / Flood

A DishDrawer flood / water in base — an observable leak condition (shows F1/E6).

Dishwasher →

Won’t Drain

A washer that will not drain — an observable condition (top-load may show Fault 37).

Washer →

Won’t Drain

A DishDrawer that will not drain — an observable condition (may show F2/A3).

Dishwasher →

Won’t Fill

A washer that will not fill — an observable water-supply condition (often shows "No tap").

Washer →

Won’t Fill

A DishDrawer that will not fill — an observable condition (may show U1/A1).

Dishwasher →

Won’t Heat

A oven that will not heat or stays cool — an observable condition.

Oven →

Won’t Latch

A dryer door that will not latch — an observable condition (may show code 6/11/22).

Dryer →

Won’t Power On

A cooktop that will not power on — an observable condition (induction E6 if miswired).

Cooktop →

Won’t Spin

A washer that will not spin — an observable condition, often drainage or balance.

Washer →

Won’t Start

A washer that will not start — an observable condition with several causes.

Washer →

Won’t Start

A dryer that will not start — an observable condition with several causes.

Dryer →

Zone Shuts Off Mid-Cook

A induction zone that shuts off during cooking — an observable condition (may show E2/EH).

Cooktop →