Fisher & Paykel Dishwashers F2 Error: Electrical fault
Fisher & Paykel dishwasher error code F2 is a high-severity fault meaning Electrical fault — control board or wiring issue. An active F2 electrical fault means the DishDrawer should not be operated. A power-cycle will clear F2 if the cause was a transient voltage spike.
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Quick Assessment
Answer to continue safely
Is it safe to keep using?
No. An active F2 electrical fault means the DishDrawer should not be operated. An unresolved wiring short or board fault carries a risk of electric shock or fire. Keep the drawer switched off at the wall until the fault is diagnosed and repaired by a qualified technician.
Can I reset the code?
Yes. A power-cycle will clear F2 if the cause was a transient voltage spike. If F2 returns on the next power-up or within the first wash cycle, the underlying electrical fault must be repaired before the appliance is safe to use.
When to stop immediately?
Stop if you notice: The household circuit breaker or RCD trips when the drawer is switched on, Any burning smell from the drawer chassis or control area.
Symptoms You May Notice
F2 displayed at power-on or mid-cycle
The drawer displays F2 and stops the current wash cycle, or refuses to start a new one.
Drawer completely unresponsive
In some electrical fault states the control panel is dark and no button input is acknowledged.
Repeated tripping of the household circuit breaker
An internal wiring fault may cause the DishDrawer to trip the RCD or circuit breaker on the kitchen circuit.
Possible Causes
Moisture ingress onto the control board
Water from a slow lid gasket leak or condensation has reached the main PCB, causing a short-circuit that triggers F2.
Requires ProfessionalDamaged wiring harness
A chafed or pinched wire in the harness connecting the control board to the motor, heater, or sensors has shorted or opened.
Requires ProfessionalFailed main control board
An internal component on the PCB — relay, capacitor, or driver circuit — has failed, generating an electrical fault code.
Requires ProfessionalPower surge damage
A voltage spike from the mains supply has damaged the board input circuitry.
Requires ProfessionalSafe Checks You Can Do
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Power-cycle the drawer
Switch the DishDrawer off at the wall socket or isolate it at the fuse board for 60 seconds, then restore power. Observe whether F2 clears.
A transient electrical spike can latch F2 on some board revisions; a power-cycle is always worth trying first.
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2
Check for water near the control board
If you have recently dealt with an F1 flood fault, inspect around the control board area for any residual moisture before restoring power. Do not power the drawer on if water is visible near the electronics.
Leave the drawer unpowered for 24–48 hours to allow any moisture to evaporate before attempting a restart.
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3
Check the household circuit
Confirm the kitchen circuit breaker or RCD has not tripped. If it trips again as soon as the DishDrawer is plugged in, there is an internal short requiring professional diagnosis.
Do not reset a tripping RCD more than once — repeated resetting into a dead short risks fire or personal injury.
When to Call a Professional
Contact a qualified technician if:
- Wiring harness damage requiring continuity testing and harness replacement
- Main control board failure confirmed by elimination of all other causes
- Any suspected moisture ingress onto the PCB requiring board inspection and drying under controlled conditions
- Circuit breaker or RCD tripping — internal short must be located before the appliance is safe to use
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