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Full Error Code List

Fisher & Paykel dishwasher error codes

Use this page when you already know the display code or want to compare Fisher & Paykel dishwasher meanings quickly by severity.

How to use this list

Use the table to confirm the exact code, then open the detail guide for the safest first checks, model notes, and next-step options.

What the list is best for

  • Matching the exact display code before you act.
  • Comparing severity and meaning side by side.
  • Spotting closely related warnings that users often confuse.

What happens on the detail page

  • Quick answer and severity guidance.
  • Symptom-based first checks where the content supports it.
  • Model and display notes plus trust and source context.

Fisher & Paykel dishwasher code table

Scan by code, meaning, and severity, then open the exact detail page when you need step-by-step guidance.

A1
The dishwasher did not receive water within the expected time. A1 and A10 both indicate a water supply problem. Unlike F6, A codes are user-addressable — check the supply before calling a technician.
medium severity
A3
The dishwasher cannot drain properly. A3 and A20 both indicate a drain obstruction. These are user-addressable — check the hose and filter before calling a technician.
medium severity
A6
The spray arm has come loose or detached during the wash cycle, or water pressure is too low to rotate it correctly. The spray arm must be properly seated to wash dishes effectively.
low severity
A7
The dishwasher has detected excessive foam (suds) and has triggered an automatic recovery cycle to reduce it. This is caused by incorrect detergent use and is user-addressable.
low severity
F1
Water has entered the base of the dishwasher and triggered the flood protection switch. The dishwasher will not operate until the water is cleared and the fault is resolved. This is a high-severity fault requiring immediate attention.
high severity
F2
The wash motor (circulation pump) has stalled or failed. The motor drives water through the spray arms during the wash cycle — without it, no washing occurs.
high severity
F3
The thermistor (temperature sensor) in the wash sump has reported a reading outside the expected range. The dishwasher cannot accurately monitor water temperature.
medium severity
F4
The heating element or its associated temperature sensor has failed. The dishwasher cannot heat water to the required wash or sanitize temperature.
medium severity
F5
The DishDrawer's lid (the door that seals when the drawer is closed) is not seating correctly, or the lid actuators are stuck or misaligned. This is specific to Fisher & Paykel's DishDrawer design.
medium severity
F6
The dishwasher did not receive enough water within the expected fill time. This is usually caused by a supply issue rather than a dishwasher fault.
medium severity
F7
The dishwasher cannot drain water within the expected time. This is often caused by a filter blockage or hose kink rather than a pump failure.
medium severity
F8
The dishwasher has detected a general electrical fault. This code covers a range of electrical issues that cannot be identified or resolved by the user.
high severity
F9
The display panel and the main control module have lost communication. This is an internal electronics fault that cannot be user-resolved.
medium severity
U1
The dishwasher took longer than expected to fill with water. U codes indicate user-fixable issues. U1 is a milder version of A1 — check the water supply connections.
low severity
U2
An item in the DishDrawer extends above the maximum height limit, preventing the lid from closing and sealing correctly. This is a loading error, not a fault with the dishwasher.
low severity

Common symptom shortcuts

These clusters give users another way into the list when they know the symptom but not the code.

Drain and standing water problems

  • A3 - The dishwasher cannot drain properly. A3 and A20 both indicate a drain obstruction. These are user-addressable — check the hose and filter before calling a technician.
  • F7 - The dishwasher cannot drain water within the expected time. This is often caused by a filter blockage or hose kink rather than a pump failure.

Leaks, fill, and water-path issues

  • A1 - The dishwasher did not receive water within the expected time. A1 and A10 both indicate a water supply problem. Unlike F6, A codes are user-addressable — check the supply before calling a technician.
  • A3 - The dishwasher cannot drain properly. A3 and A20 both indicate a drain obstruction. These are user-addressable — check the hose and filter before calling a technician.
  • A6 - The spray arm has come loose or detached during the wash cycle, or water pressure is too low to rotate it correctly. The spray arm must be properly seated to wash dishes effectively.

Door, latch, and lock warnings

  • F1 - Water has entered the base of the dishwasher and triggered the flood protection switch. The dishwasher will not operate until the water is cleared and the fault is resolved. This is a high-severity fault requiring immediate attention.
  • F5 - The DishDrawer's lid (the door that seals when the drawer is closed) is not seating correctly, or the lid actuators are stuck or misaligned. This is specific to Fisher & Paykel's DishDrawer design.

Common guides to open next

A1 fix guide

A1 - The dishwasher did not receive water within the expected time. A1 and A10 both indicate a water supply problem. Unlike F6, A codes are user-addressable — check the supply before calling a technician.

A3 fix guide

A3 - The dishwasher cannot drain properly. A3 and A20 both indicate a drain obstruction. These are user-addressable — check the hose and filter before calling a technician.

A6 fix guide

A6 - The spray arm has come loose or detached during the wash cycle, or water pressure is too low to rotate it correctly. The spray arm must be properly seated to wash dishes effectively.

A7 fix guide

A7 - The dishwasher has detected excessive foam (suds) and has triggered an automatic recovery cycle to reduce it. This is caused by incorrect detergent use and is user-addressable.