Dryers Diagnostics

Fisher & Paykel Dryers
Error Codes

Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.

Enter the code shown on your dryers display

Is it safe to keep using it?

Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.

Can error codes be reset?

Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.

When should I stop using it?

Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.

Most Common Codes

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 E1 E9

All Codes

E1 E9 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 HC1 HC2

Error Code Directory

Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps

Low Medium High

Code Meaning Severity Common Symptom

E1 Door switch fault Medium The dryer displays E1 and refuses to begin a cycle because the control board cannot confirm the door is securely closed. View E9 Control board fault High The control panel shows E9 and most or all buttons stop responding. The dryer may be stuck in a permanent fault state. View F1 Drum thermistor fault Medium The display shows F1 continuously or flashes the code during a cycle, and the dryer may pause or stop drying. View F2 Exhaust thermistor fault Medium The panel displays F2 and the dryer may stop mid-cycle or refuse to start a new one until the fault is cleared. View F3 Heater thermistor fault High The dryer halts the cycle and cuts power to the heating element as soon as F3 is detected, as a fire prevention measure. View F4 Heating element fault Medium The dryer tumbles normally but produces no heat. F4 is shown on the control panel at the start of or during the cycle. View F5 Airflow restriction fault High The dryer detects insufficient exhaust airflow and displays F5. On many DE/DH models it will shut down immediately to prevent overheating. View F6 Moisture sensor fault Low The in-drum moisture sensor returns incorrect readings, causing the controller to terminate auto-dry cycles prematurely with clothes still damp. View F7 Drum motor fault Medium The dryer heats but the drum fails to rotate. In most cases the control board detects zero tachometer signal and displays F7 within the first 30 seconds of the cycle. View F8 Blower motor fault Medium The control board detects insufficient blower motor output and halts the cycle. On models with separate drum and blower motors, the drum may still turn briefly before shutdown. View HC1 HP condenser overheat fault High The dryer halts mid-cycle and displays HC1. The heat pump compressor is shut down immediately when this code appears. View HC2 Water tank full Low The dryer pauses mid-cycle and displays HC2. On most DH models the cycle can be resumed immediately after the tank is emptied. View