Fisher & Paykel Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Dishwasher displays E1; unit does not fill properly or stops early in cycle.
Water Inlet Timeout
E2
Dishwasher displays E2; water remains in tub after cycle, or unit stops with error during drain.
Drain Timeout
E3
Dishwasher displays E3; cycle runs but dishes are cold and may not dry properly.
Heating Fault / Water Not Reaching Temperature
E4
Dishwasher displays E4; may overfill or leak, or stop with beeping.
Overflow / Overfill Protection Activated
E5
Dishwasher displays E5; cycle may not start or may stop early.
Door Not Closed / Door Switch Error
E6
Dishwasher displays E6; unit may not start or may stop with error.
Water Temperature Sensor Fault
E7
Dishwasher displays E7; spray arms may not rotate properly and cleaning is poor.
Circulation Pump / Motor Fault
E8
Dishwasher displays E8; may indicate a water distribution or diverter issue.
Diverter / Spray Arm Distribution Fault
E9
Dishwasher displays E9; unit may stop with error and not respond correctly.
Control Board / EEPROM Error
F1
DishDrawer or dishwasher beeps continuously and displays F1; unit will not start a cycle.
Flood Switch Activation / Water in Base Pan
F10
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F10; unit may not start or may stop mid-cycle.
Ambient Temperature / Overheat Fault
F11
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F11; cycle may not start or may stop with beeping.
Single-Drawer Communication Fault (Double DishDrawer models)
F12
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F12; both drawers may be inoperative on double models.
Communication Fault Between Main Control and Drawer
F13
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F13; unit may not start or may stop with error.
Water Softener / Regeneration Fault (models with integrated softener)
F14
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F14; cycle may not start.
Fill Valve / Diverter Fault
F15
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F15; unit may not start or may stop with error.
Heater Fault / Heating Circuit Failure
F16
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F16; may be accompanied by unusual noises.
Water Level / Pressure Sensor Fault
F17
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F17; unit may not start.
Door / Drawer Not Closed or Door Switch Fault
F18
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F18; cycle may stop or not start.
Fan / Drying System Fault (models with fan dry)
F2
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F2 and may beep; wash cycle stops or will not start.
Motor Rotor Fault / Motor Stalled
F3
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F3; may stop mid-cycle or not start.
Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault
F4
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F4 and will not complete the cycle; water may remain in the tub.
Drain Fault / Pump Out Failure
F5
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F5; cycle may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Lid / Drawer Seal Fault (DishDrawer models)
F6
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F6; unit may not fill with water.
Water Inlet Fault / No Fill
F7
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F7; may stop mid-cycle or not start.
Motor Controller / Hall Sensor Fault
F8
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F8; cycle may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
Electronic Control / EEPROM Fault
F9
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F9; may not drain or may overfill.
Electronics / Power Supply Fault
Symptom
Control panel buttons are unresponsive or only some buttons work intermittently.
User Interface / Touchpad Failure
Symptom
Detergent tablet or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
Detergent Dispenser Not Opening or Poor Water Spray
Symptom
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains on items after a full cycle.
Poor Wash Performance
Symptom
Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance even on heated dry cycles.
Poor Drying / Moist Dishes
Symptom
Dishwasher does not drain; water remains in the bottom after the cycle completes.
Poor or No Drainage
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops open too quickly or will not stay open at a comfortable angle.
Door Spring / Cable Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher door is difficult to close or pops open during operation.
Door Alignment / Latch Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and dishes remain dirty.
Circulation Pump Not Running
Symptom
Dishwasher is leaking water onto the floor from the front or sides during a cycle.
External Water Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks from underneath; water appears at the base or under the cabinet.
Internal Leak into Base Pan
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding, rattling, or squealing noises during operation.
Abnormal Operating Noise
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle when Start is pressed.
Start Inhibit / User Interface or Door Latch Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and appears to hang without completing.
Cycle Interruption / Control or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Movement
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Rust spots appearing on the interior or on dish racks.
Corrosion / Rack Coating Failure
Symptom
Top rack dishes are not getting clean while bottom rack is mostly clean.
Upper Spray Arm / Water Distribution Issue
Symptom
Unpleasant odor coming from the dishwasher, especially when opened after being idle.
Odor / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
Limescale / Detergent Residue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Dishwasher displays E1; unit does not fill properly or stops early in cycle.
|
Water Inlet Timeout | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher displays E2; water remains in tub after cycle, or unit stops with error during drain.
|
Drain Timeout | View Details |
| E3 |
Dishwasher displays E3; cycle runs but dishes are cold and may not dry properly.
|
Heating Fault / Water Not Reaching Temperature | View Details |
| E4 |
Dishwasher displays E4; may overfill or leak, or stop with beeping.
|
Overflow / Overfill Protection Activated | View Details |
| E5 |
Dishwasher displays E5; cycle may not start or may stop early.
|
Door Not Closed / Door Switch Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Dishwasher displays E6; unit may not start or may stop with error.
|
Water Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Dishwasher displays E7; spray arms may not rotate properly and cleaning is poor.
|
Circulation Pump / Motor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Dishwasher displays E8; may indicate a water distribution or diverter issue.
|
Diverter / Spray Arm Distribution Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Dishwasher displays E9; unit may stop with error and not respond correctly.
|
Control Board / EEPROM Error | View Details |
| F1 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher beeps continuously and displays F1; unit will not start a cycle.
|
Flood Switch Activation / Water in Base Pan | View Details |
| F10 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F10; unit may not start or may stop mid-cycle.
|
Ambient Temperature / Overheat Fault | View Details |
| F11 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F11; cycle may not start or may stop with beeping.
|
Single-Drawer Communication Fault (Double DishDrawer models) | View Details |
| F12 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F12; both drawers may be inoperative on double models.
|
Communication Fault Between Main Control and Drawer | View Details |
| F13 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F13; unit may not start or may stop with error.
|
Water Softener / Regeneration Fault (models with integrated softener) | View Details |
| F14 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F14; cycle may not start.
|
Fill Valve / Diverter Fault | View Details |
| F15 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F15; unit may not start or may stop with error.
|
Heater Fault / Heating Circuit Failure | View Details |
| F16 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F16; may be accompanied by unusual noises.
|
Water Level / Pressure Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F17 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F17; unit may not start.
|
Door / Drawer Not Closed or Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| F18 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F18; cycle may stop or not start.
|
Fan / Drying System Fault (models with fan dry) | View Details |
| F2 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F2 and may beep; wash cycle stops or will not start.
|
Motor Rotor Fault / Motor Stalled | View Details |
| F3 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F3; may stop mid-cycle or not start.
|
Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F4 and will not complete the cycle; water may remain in the tub.
|
Drain Fault / Pump Out Failure | View Details |
| F5 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F5; cycle may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Lid / Drawer Seal Fault (DishDrawer models) | View Details |
| F6 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F6; unit may not fill with water.
|
Water Inlet Fault / No Fill | View Details |
| F7 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F7; may stop mid-cycle or not start.
|
Motor Controller / Hall Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F8 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F8; cycle may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
|
Electronic Control / EEPROM Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
DishDrawer or dishwasher displays F9; may not drain or may overfill.
|
Electronics / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons are unresponsive or only some buttons work intermittently.
|
User Interface / Touchpad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Detergent tablet or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
|
Detergent Dispenser Not Opening or Poor Water Spray | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains on items after a full cycle.
|
Poor Wash Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance even on heated dry cycles.
|
Poor Drying / Moist Dishes | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not drain; water remains in the bottom after the cycle completes.
|
Poor or No Drainage | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops open too quickly or will not stay open at a comfortable angle.
|
Door Spring / Cable Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door is difficult to close or pops open during operation.
|
Door Alignment / Latch Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and dishes remain dirty.
|
Circulation Pump Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher is leaking water onto the floor from the front or sides during a cycle.
|
External Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks from underneath; water appears at the base or under the cabinet.
|
Internal Leak into Base Pan | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding, rattling, or squealing noises during operation.
|
Abnormal Operating Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle when Start is pressed.
|
Start Inhibit / User Interface or Door Latch Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and appears to hang without completing.
|
Cycle Interruption / Control or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Movement | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Rust spots appearing on the interior or on dish racks.
|
Corrosion / Rack Coating Failure | View Details |
| – |
Top rack dishes are not getting clean while bottom rack is mostly clean.
|
Upper Spray Arm / Water Distribution Issue | View Details |
| – |
Unpleasant odor coming from the dishwasher, especially when opened after being idle.
|
Odor / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
|
Limescale / Detergent Residue | View Details |
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