Fisher & Paykel Washing Machines Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Washer will not fill; beeps and displays E1 shortly after starting.
Water Inlet Fault
E10
Washer displays E10 and will not start; may beep repeatedly.
Configuration / Option Setting Error
E11
Washer displays E11; may not heat water or may stop during warm/hot cycles.
Water Heating Fault
E12
Washer displays E12; the cycle may end prematurely or not start.
Communication Error Between Main Control and Display
E13
Washer displays E13; it may not lock the door or start the cycle.
Door Lock Circuit Error (Front Loader)
E14
Washer displays E14; it may not drain or may stop with water in the drum.
Drain Time-Out / Partial Blockage
E15
Washer displays E15; it may stop during spin with water still present.
Excessive Suds / Foam Detection
E16
Washer displays E16; it may not spin or may stop with heavy vibration.
Out-of-Balance Protection (Severe)
E17
Washer displays E17; it may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
Mains Power / Voltage Error
E18
Washer displays E18; water remains in the drum, and the door stays locked.
Door Unlock Timeout After Drain
E19
Washer displays E19; it may not respond to button presses.
User Interface Keypad Error
E2
Washer stops mid-cycle and displays E2; tub remains full of water.
Drain Pump Fault
E20
Washer displays E20; it may not agitate or spin.
Motor Triac / Drive Circuit Fault
E3
Washer displays E3 and stops during spin; drum may not reach full speed.
Motor Overload or Motor Drive Fault
E4
Washer displays E4 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
Out-of-Balance or Rotor Position Fault
E5
Washer displays E5 and does not advance; may stop during fill or wash.
Water Level Sensor / Pressure Switch Fault
E6
Washer displays E6 and will not spin; may attempt to start then stop.
Lid Lock / Door Lock Fault
E7
Washer displays E7 and stops; may occur during spin or agitation.
Hall Sensor / Motor Feedback Fault
E8
Washer displays E8; may overfill or underfill, or stop unexpectedly.
Water Level Out of Range / Overfill Protection
E9
Washer displays E9 and stops; may not start any cycle.
EEPROM / Control Board Memory Error
Symptom
Top loader agitator or wash plate is loose or not moving clothes properly.
Agitator / Wash Plate Drive Issue
Symptom
Washer displays random lights or beeps, and buttons do not respond.
Control Panel / UI Glitch
Symptom
Washer does not dispense detergent or softener properly.
Dispenser Drawer / Valve Flow Issue
Symptom
Washer door or lid will not open at end of cycle.
Door / Lid Stuck Locked
Symptom
Washer emits a burning smell or electrical odor during operation.
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Washer fills but will not agitate (top loader SmartDrive).
No Agitation / Wash Action Failure
Symptom
Washer has a strong musty or moldy odor.
Biofilm / Mold Build-Up
Symptom
Washer hums but does not drain; pump noise is present but no water movement occurs.
Drain Pump Impeller Jammed
Symptom
Washer intermittently stops mid-cycle and then resumes later.
Intermittent Power or Overheating Protection
Symptom
Washer is dead: no lights, no beeps, will not power on.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Washer is very noisy during spin, making a rumbling or roaring sound.
Tub Bearing Failure
Symptom
Washer leaks from the front door during wash.
Door Gasket / Boot Seal Leak
Symptom
Washer leaks water from underneath during wash or spin.
External Leak from Hoses or Seals
Symptom
Washer leaves clothes very wet at the end of the cycle, but it does spin somewhat.
Reduced Spin Performance
Symptom
Washer makes a loud banging noise or 'walks' across the floor during spin.
Excessive Vibration / Out-of-Balance
Symptom
Washer takes too long to complete cycles.
Extended Cycle Time / Time-Out Compensation
Symptom
Washer will not spin; clothes come out wet, but the machine drains.
No Spin / Spin Inhibit
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Washer will not fill; beeps and displays E1 shortly after starting.
|
Water Inlet Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Washer displays E10 and will not start; may beep repeatedly.
|
Configuration / Option Setting Error | View Details |
| E11 |
Washer displays E11; may not heat water or may stop during warm/hot cycles.
|
Water Heating Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Washer displays E12; the cycle may end prematurely or not start.
|
Communication Error Between Main Control and Display | View Details |
| E13 |
Washer displays E13; it may not lock the door or start the cycle.
|
Door Lock Circuit Error (Front Loader) | View Details |
| E14 |
Washer displays E14; it may not drain or may stop with water in the drum.
|
Drain Time-Out / Partial Blockage | View Details |
| E15 |
Washer displays E15; it may stop during spin with water still present.
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Excessive Suds / Foam Detection | View Details |
| E16 |
Washer displays E16; it may not spin or may stop with heavy vibration.
|
Out-of-Balance Protection (Severe) | View Details |
| E17 |
Washer displays E17; it may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
|
Mains Power / Voltage Error | View Details |
| E18 |
Washer displays E18; water remains in the drum, and the door stays locked.
|
Door Unlock Timeout After Drain | View Details |
| E19 |
Washer displays E19; it may not respond to button presses.
|
User Interface Keypad Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Washer stops mid-cycle and displays E2; tub remains full of water.
|
Drain Pump Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Washer displays E20; it may not agitate or spin.
|
Motor Triac / Drive Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Washer displays E3 and stops during spin; drum may not reach full speed.
|
Motor Overload or Motor Drive Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Washer displays E4 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
|
Out-of-Balance or Rotor Position Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Washer displays E5 and does not advance; may stop during fill or wash.
|
Water Level Sensor / Pressure Switch Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Washer displays E6 and will not spin; may attempt to start then stop.
|
Lid Lock / Door Lock Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Washer displays E7 and stops; may occur during spin or agitation.
|
Hall Sensor / Motor Feedback Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Washer displays E8; may overfill or underfill, or stop unexpectedly.
|
Water Level Out of Range / Overfill Protection | View Details |
| E9 |
Washer displays E9 and stops; may not start any cycle.
|
EEPROM / Control Board Memory Error | View Details |
| – |
Top loader agitator or wash plate is loose or not moving clothes properly.
|
Agitator / Wash Plate Drive Issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer displays random lights or beeps, and buttons do not respond.
|
Control Panel / UI Glitch | View Details |
| – |
Washer does not dispense detergent or softener properly.
|
Dispenser Drawer / Valve Flow Issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer door or lid will not open at end of cycle.
|
Door / Lid Stuck Locked | View Details |
| – |
Washer emits a burning smell or electrical odor during operation.
|
Overheating Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
Washer fills but will not agitate (top loader SmartDrive).
|
No Agitation / Wash Action Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer has a strong musty or moldy odor.
|
Biofilm / Mold Build-Up | View Details |
| – |
Washer hums but does not drain; pump noise is present but no water movement occurs.
|
Drain Pump Impeller Jammed | View Details |
| – |
Washer intermittently stops mid-cycle and then resumes later.
|
Intermittent Power or Overheating Protection | View Details |
| – |
Washer is dead: no lights, no beeps, will not power on.
|
No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Washer is very noisy during spin, making a rumbling or roaring sound.
|
Tub Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks from the front door during wash.
|
Door Gasket / Boot Seal Leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks water from underneath during wash or spin.
|
External Leak from Hoses or Seals | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaves clothes very wet at the end of the cycle, but it does spin somewhat.
|
Reduced Spin Performance | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes a loud banging noise or 'walks' across the floor during spin.
|
Excessive Vibration / Out-of-Balance | View Details |
| – |
Washer takes too long to complete cycles.
|
Extended Cycle Time / Time-Out Compensation | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not spin; clothes come out wet, but the machine drains.
|
No Spin / Spin Inhibit | View Details |
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