Fisher & Paykel Fisher and Paykel Dishwasher Troubleshooting: Understanding Fault Codes

38Fault codes

If the dishwasher malfunctions, it will display a fault code and beep. Check the table below to see if you can correct the fault yourself before contacting Fisher & Paykel Customer Care.

If the dishwasher still will not work, or shows any other fault code

1Press to turn the dishwasher off and wait a few minutes.

2 Press again to turn the dishwasher back on.

If the dishwasher still does not function and/or the problem persists, disconnect the dishwasher from the power supply, turn the water supply off, then contact Fisher & Paykel Customer Care with the fault code information.

Fault codes and	Possible causes	What to do
descriptions
E 1	The door has not been properly	Close the door firmly.
	closed or steam has forced it open.
The door is open
E 2	The temperature sensor is faulty.	Turn the water and power to the
		dishwasher off, then call Customer
Sensor fault		Care.
E 3	The drain hose is not connected	Ensure that the drain hose is connected
	properly or has come loose.	in accordance with the installation
Drain hose fault		instructions.
E 4	Drain hose is crimped or bent.	Check the drain hose and straighten
		if needed.
Drain fault
	The waste water is not draining	Ensure that the drain hose is connected
	out.	in accordance with the installation
		instructions.
E 5	Water tap not turned on.	Ensure the water is connected and
		turned on.
No water	Insufficient water supply pressure.	Check household water pressure.
	Water inlet hose is crimped or bent,	Check the water inlet hose and
	so no or not enough water gets to	straighten if needed.
	the dishwasher.
	Drain hose is not connected	Ensure that the drain hose is connected
	correctly.	in accordance with the installation
		instructions.
E 6	Flood switch activated.	Turn the water off and disconnect
		the dishwasher from the power
Flooding		supply. Call Customer Care.