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Fisher and Paykel dish drawer error codes
Fisher and Paykel dish drawer codes as Sears PartsDirect (parts and repair reference) lists them, each with its meaning and the first safe check.
- F1Listed as water leak detected.
- F2Listed as motor failure.
- F3Listed as water temperature too hot (above 185
- F4Listed as water temperature not increasing.
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Every Fisher and Paykel dish drawer code: what it means and what to do
Fisher and Paykel dish drawer code F1
Listed as water leak detected.
Shut off power to the dishwasher and remove the drawer(s). Check the lid seal, hoses and heater plate seal for leaks. Replace any leaking components. Parts named: lid seal, hoses, heater plate seal.
Fisher and Paykel dish drawer code F2
Listed as motor failure.
Check for an obstruction in the rotor.
Remove any obstruction and check motor operation. Replace the motor if damaged. Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the motor wiring connections. Parts named: motor, wire harness.
Fisher and Paykel dish drawer code F3
Listed as water temperature too hot (above 185 F).
Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the heating element. Replace the heating element if damaged. If the heating element is okay, then the electronic control heater relay likely is stuck. Replace the electronic control. Parts named: heating element, electronic control.
Fisher and Paykel dish drawer code F4
Listed as water temperature not increasing.
Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the wiring connections on the heating element. If the wiring is ok, replace the heating element. Parts named: heating element.
Fisher and Paykel dish drawer code F9
Listed as electronic control failure.
Shut off power to the dishwasher for 30 seconds and then restore power. If the code returns after restore power, replace the electronic control. Parts named: electronic control.
Sears PartsDirect (parts and repair reference) — Fisher and Paykel dish drawer error codes
Fisher and Paykel DishDrawer codes
The DishDrawer shows a fault by flashing the lights on the control panel, and the number of flashes gives the code. Each drawer is a separate unit, so a fault in one drawer may leave the other working. The commonest causes are water supply, a blocked filter and a drawer that is not closed fully.
Switch the dishwasher off at the power point for a minute, clean the filter in the drawer and check the water tap. A code that returns needs a Fisher and Paykel service agent with the model and serial number.
The DishDrawer's unusual design means that it can be installed as a single or a double unit and may be built into cabinetry at different heights. The model number on the label shows which version you have. Clean the drain filter regularly and keep an eye on the spray arm, since a drawer that is overloaded can foul the arm. A drawer that will not run may have a safety switch that is not registering the drawer as closed, so check that nothing is wedged in the runners.
The DishDrawer is a dishwasher in a drawer, sold as a single or as a double, with each drawer working on its own. A double unit may show a code for one drawer while the other works, so say which drawer in your description. The design means that some faults are specific to it: a drawer that does not close squarely, a drawer's slides or the seal at the front. Check these before you suspect the electronics.
A DishDrawer's filter sits at the bottom of the drawer and collects food. Remove and rinse it every few weeks, and check the spray arm for blocked holes. Load the drawer to leave room for the arm to turn and for the drawer to close, and do not stack items above the rim. If a drawer will not run, look for a utensil sticking out and check that the drawer's lid latch engages.
Because the machine is small, a heavy load of pots and pans may need two cycles. Use detergent in the amount that the manual states, since too much makes suds that cause drain codes. Rinse aid helps drying on a drawer, which dries by retained heat. Fisher & Paykel's service network handles repairs, and the model and serial are on a label inside the drawer.
Why does only one DishDrawer show a fault?
Each drawer has its own controls and sensors, so a fault may affect one drawer only.
Why won't the drawer start?
A safety switch may not see the drawer closed.