Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher Error Codes & Fault Lights — Fix Guide (2026)

Quick answer: Fisher & Paykel dishwashers signal faults differently depending on the model — older DishDrawers flash an LED a set number of times while newer machines display a fault number; the most common issues are inlet valve failure (3 flashes / E3), drainage faults (6 flashes), and heating faults (8 flashes / E8).

Last updated September 2026

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How do Fisher & Paykel dishwashers signal faults?

Fisher & Paykel manufacture two dishwasher lines that behave differently when a fault occurs. Understanding which type you have is the first step.

DishDrawer (DD series) — older models without a display: These machines use a flashing LED on the drawer front to communicate fault codes. The drawer stops mid-cycle and the light flashes a counted number of times, pauses, then repeats. Count the flashes carefully — the number corresponds directly to the fault category.

Newer DD series and all DW60 freestanding models with a display: These show a fault number directly on the screen, making diagnosis straightforward.

Check your model sticker on the inside of the door frame or the top edge of the DishDrawer to confirm your series before ordering any parts.

DishDrawer LED flash codes (older DD series)

Important: Flash codes on older DD series models repeat in a loop. Count one full sequence from pause to pause and count again to confirm — it is easy to miscount on a 6-flash or 8-flash sequence.

Fault causes and likelihood — all Fisher & Paykel dishwasher types

How to fix a 3-flash / water supply fault on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer

The water supply fault (3 flashes or E3 on display models) is the most common reason Fisher & Paykel dishwashers stop mid-cycle. Work through these steps in order before replacing any parts.

1. Check the water tap. The isolation tap under the sink should be fully open — turned anti-clockwise until it stops. A partially closed tap causes intermittent fill faults.
2. Inspect the inlet hose. Pull the machine forward slightly and check the hose running from the tap to the dishwasher. It should not be kinked, crushed against the cabinet wall, or twisted. Straighten if needed.
3. Check water pressure. Run the kitchen tap at full flow. If pressure is very low (common during peak demand times), the dishwasher may timeout waiting to fill. If pressure is consistently low, this needs to be addressed at the plumbing level.
4. Listen when the drawer starts a cycle. Open the drawer slightly during the fill phase — you should hear a gentle hiss of water. No sound at all points to the inlet valve not opening.
5. Test or replace the inlet valve. If all of the above check out and the drawer still does not fill, the inlet valve solenoid has most likely failed. The valve is located behind the kick panel at the base of the machine. Shut off the water supply before removing it.

Replacement inlet valves in stock:

• Inlet valve FP521545 — $24.85
• Inlet valve — DW60CDX / CDX1 / CDX2 — $16.55
• Inlet valve — DW60CDW / CDW1 / CDW2 — $16.55
• Double inlet valve 510354 — DD60DAX9 / DCW9 / DCX9 — $46.95
• Double inlet valve 510354 — DD60DAW8 / DAW9 / DAX — $46.95

Match the part to your exact model number from the sticker on the door frame before ordering.

The part that usually fixes it: The inlet valve, matched to your model — DW60CDW, DW60CDW1, DW60CDW2, DW60CDX, DW60CDX1, DW60CDX2, FP521545, or the double valve for DishDrawers: DD60DAW8, DD60DAW9, DD60DAX and DD60DAX9, DD60DCW9, DD60DCX9 — all in stock, ships from Sydney, typically $15–$50.

Other Fisher & Paykel parts available now

• Heating element H0124000590B (DW60CDW2, DW60CDX2, DW60CE) — $34.55 — for 8-flash / heating faults
• Spring hinge pair 521565P — $12.45 — for door dropping or 1-flash latch faults
• Detergent dispenser DW60CDX2 — $58.95
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Three checks for the 6-flash, 8-flash and 1-flash faults

6 flashes — drainage fault

Six flashes means the drawer did not pump its water out within the time limit.

Three checks, in order:

1. Open the drawer, sponge out the standing water and lift out the filter plate in the base. Rinse it and clear the sump underneath.
2. Check the drain hose behind the machine for kinks and check the spigot where it joins the sink waste. On DishDrawers both drawers share that connection, so a blocked spigot faults both at once.
3. Run a rinse cycle and listen at the drain stage. A pump that hums without moving water, or stays silent, has failed.

The part that usually fixes it: A drain pump matched to your model. We do not have a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drain pump listed in stock today — check the current Fisher & Paykel range or the wider dishwasher parts range, and send your model number via the contact page so we can match it.

8 flashes — heating or NTC sensor fault

Eight flashes covers the heating circuit: either the element is not heating or the NTC sensor is misreading the water temperature.

Three checks, in order:

1. Run a normal cycle and feel the dishes at the end. Stone cold points at the element; warm but not hot, with a longer than normal cycle, points at the NTC sensor.
2. Isolate the machine at the power point and check the element terminals for continuity and for corrosion where the leads clip on.
3. Check the NTC sensor plug is seated and dry. A loose plug throws the same eight flashes as a dead element.

The part that usually fixes it: Fisher & Paykel dishwasher heating element H0124000590B (DW60CDW2, DW60CDX2, DW60CE) — in stock, ships from Sydney, typically $30–$40.

1 flash — door or latch fault

One flash means the drawer or door is not registering as closed and latched.

Three checks, in order:

1. Take half the load out and close the drawer again. An overloaded basket stops the drawer seating.
2. Look along the lid seal for a plate handle or a tall item fouling it, and check the latch fingers for wear.
3. Watch the door as it closes. A door that drops at the front, or feels heavy on the way down, has lost a spring or cord.

The part that usually fixes it: Fisher & Paykel dishwasher spring hinge pair 521565P — in stock, ships from Sydney, typically $10–$15 — for a dropping door; for latch wear, match your model in the Fisher & Paykel range.

Parts for this fault

Fault	Usual part	Link
3 flashes / E3 — not filling	Inlet valve	DW60CDW series · DW60CDX series · DD60 double valve — typically $15–$50
6 flashes — not draining	Filter clean first, then the drain pump	Fisher & Paykel range · dishwasher parts range
8 flashes / E8 — not heating	Heating element or NTC sensor	Heating element H0124000590B — typically $30–$40
1 flash — door or latch	Spring hinge pair or latch	Spring hinge pair 521565P — typically $10–$15
Detergent not releasing	Detergent dispenser	Dispenser DW60CDX2 — typically $55–$100

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Frequently asked questions

My Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer flashes but I cannot count the flashes accurately — is there another way to read the fault?

Yes. On most DD series models you can enter a diagnostic mode by pressing and holding certain button combinations (varies by model). The service manual lists the exact combination for your series. Alternatively, film the flashing light on your phone, then play it back in slow motion to count accurately.

Both drawers in my DD60 are showing the same fault — does that mean the fault is in a shared component?

Not necessarily — both drawers share the same water supply and drain connection, so a blocked filter, closed tap, or kinked hose will affect both simultaneously. If replacing the inlet valve in one drawer fixes it but not the other, the second drawer has an independent fault.

Where is the model sticker on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer?

Open the upper drawer and look along the top inside edge of the drawer cavity. The model sticker shows the model number (e.g., DD60DAX9) and serial number. Keep a photo of this sticker on your phone — it saves time when ordering parts.

Can I replace a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer inlet valve myself?

Yes — the inlet valve is accessible from the front of the machine after removing the kick panel at the base. Turn off the water supply at the tap first, have a towel ready to catch residual water in the hose, then swap the valve over. No special tools are required. Allow fifteen minutes for the job.

My Fisher & Paykel dishwasher shows 8 flashes but water feels warm — is it the element or the sensor?

If the water is getting warm but not hot enough, and the cycle is taking longer than normal, the NTC temperature sensor is the more likely culprit — it is telling the control board the water is cooler than it actually is. If the water stays completely cold, the heating element itself is more likely to have failed.

What does 3 flashes mean on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer?

Three flashes is the water supply fault: the drawer did not fill within its time limit. Open the tap fully, straighten the inlet hose, then listen for the valve at the start of a cycle. No hiss with the tap on means the inlet valve has failed — inlet valves are in stock, ships from Sydney, typically $15–$50.

What does 6 flashes mean on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer?

Six flashes is the drainage fault. Lift out the filter plate and clear the sump, check the drain hose and the sink spigot, then replace the drain pump if the path is clear and the pump hums or stays silent.

What does 8 flashes mean on a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher?

Eight flashes is the heating circuit. Cold dishes at the end of a full cycle point at the element; warm dishes with a long cycle point at the NTC sensor. The heating element H0124000590B suits DW60CDW2, DW60CDX2 and DW60CE, is in stock, ships from Sydney, and is typically $30–$40.

What does 1 flash mean on a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer?

One flash is the door or latch fault. Reduce the load, clear anything fouling the lid seal, and check for a dropped door. A dropping door is fixed with the spring hinge pair 521565P — in stock, ships from Sydney, typically $10–$15.

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Seeing a code that is not in this table — F30 or another high F-number?

Newer DishDrawer and DW60 control platforms carry longer, model-specific fault tables than the flash codes above, and the same F-number can mean different things across series — so a code like F30 cannot be reliably decoded from the number alone. Confirm the full model number on the model sticker (inside the door frame, or the top edge of the drawer), then look the code up with your model via the appliance error code decoder, or work from the symptom: machine beeping and pumping non-stop points to the F1 flood fault, not filling points to the inlet valve, not emptying points to the drain path. The Part Finder quiz matches the right part either way.

Use your model number from the sticker inside the door frame to match the correct part. We stock Fisher & Paykel dishwasher parts for both DishDrawer and freestanding models and dispatch quickly across Australia.

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Not sure which part? Send a photo of the model sticker via the contact page and we’ll match it. Quote the full model number and the code on the display and we will point you at the exact part — every part linked above is in stock and ships from Sydney.