How to Reset a Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher

Quick Answer: Resetting a Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher#

A Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer is two separate dishwashers in one cabinet, so reset only the drawer that is misbehaving rather than the whole unit. Tap its power pad to wake it, and for a stored fault switch the cabinet off at the wall or breaker for a minute. A reset will not hold if the flood tray has taken on water — that float cut-out is a safety latch, not a glitch.

How to Reset a Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher (Step by Step)#

1. A Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer is really two independent dishwashers in one cabinet, each drawer with its own pump and controls, so reset the drawer that is misbehaving on its own rather than the whole unit.
2. Press the power pad on that drawer to wake it; a drawer that shows nothing may just be asleep, not faulted.
3. To clear a stored fault, switch the unit off at the wall switch or its breaker, since a DishDrawer is hard-wired behind the cabinetry, then restore power after one minute.
4. Check the flood-protection tray: if the base has taken on water the float latches the drawer off, so the drawer must be dried before the reset will hold — this is a safety cut-out, not a board fault.
5. If a key symbol is lit, the child lock is on; hold the key-marked pad for a few seconds to release it before the drawer will accept a cycle.

Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher Model Variations#

On a double DishDrawer each drawer carries its own pump and controls, so a fault in the lower one leaves the upper drawer working normally. Single DishDrawer and the tall-tub built-under Series models share the same wall-switch power-cycle. Across every generation, a lit key symbol means the child lock is engaged rather than a hardware fault.

When a Reset Doesn't Fix Your Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher#

If the flood-protection float trips again right after you dry the base, there is a real leak feeding the tray and the drawer will keep latching itself off until it is found. Match any code to our Fisher & Paykel error-code guide, then use the dishwasher-not-draining, will-not-start, and leaking-from-the-base symptom pages. On a DishDrawer a repeat safety trip means water somewhere it should not be, not a confused controller.

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If a power-cycle and the checks above do not bring your Fisher & Paykel dishwasher back, book a free diagnostic and an EasyBear technician will take it from there.

Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher Reset FAQ#

How do I reset a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer?

Press the power pad on the affected drawer to wake it, and for a deeper reset turn the cabinet off at the wall switch or breaker for a minute before restoring power. Reset the misbehaving drawer alone, since each one runs independently.

What does the key symbol mean on a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher?

The lit key icon is the child lock, which freezes the drawer's controls until you release it. Hold the key-marked pad for a few seconds and the drawer will accept a cycle again.

Why has my DishDrawer stopped draining?

A drawer left holding water usually has a blocked filter or drain hose, or its pump has stalled. Clear the filter in that drawer first, since debris there is the most frequent cause.

How do I turn off child lock on a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher?

Press and hold the pad printed with the key symbol until the icon goes out. Each drawer locks and unlocks on its own, so clear the one you want to use.

Why will one drawer of my DishDrawer not start?

Because the two drawers are independent, a dead lower drawer while the upper one runs points to that drawer's own latch, motor, or wiring. Check its flood tray and door seating before assuming a board fault.