Fisher & Paykel User Interface / Touchpad Failure

Control panel buttons are unresponsive or only some buttons work intermittently.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Moisture ingress into control panel, Worn or damaged touchpad, Loose ribbon cable, Faulty UI control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power before opening the door panel.

  • Power reset: Turn off power for 5 minutes, then restore and test.
  • Inspect for moisture: Remove the inner door panel and check the user interface board and ribbon cable for signs of moisture or corrosion. Dry carefully if damp.
  • Reseat ribbon cable: Disconnect and reconnect the ribbon cable between the UI and main board.

If buttons remain unresponsive, replace the user interface panel / control module.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

User Interface Control Board
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