Fisher Paykel AquaSmart top-load washer error codes:


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These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Fisher Paykel AquaSmart top-load washer.



Code Meaning Possible Cause Possible Parts
21, 26, 27, 49, 50 or 246 Water inlet valve failure Unplug the washer and reconnect any loose wires on the water inlet valve assembly. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring connections are okay, measure the resistance of the water inlet valves using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance of each water inlet valve is not 61 ohms, replace the water inlet valve assembly Water inlet valve assembly, Wire harness
38 or 39 Water level pressure transducer air tube failure Unplug the washer and reconnect the water level pressure switch air tube. Replace the air tube if damaged Water level pressure switch air tube
58 or 68 Thermistor (water temperature sensor) failure Unplug the washer and reconnect any loose wires in the thermistor circuit. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Measure the thermistor resistance using a volt/ohm meter. Replace the thermistor if resistance is not 12.5K ohms at 68 degrees F Motor control module
10, 41 or 237 Unexpected heating - water heats up without the control module activating the heater Unplug the washer and check the heater for visible damage. A damaged heater could be shorting out to the metal cabinet, causing the element to heat constantly. Replace the heater if damaged. If the heater is okay, replace the control module because the relay that controls the heater is likely stuck in the On position Thermistor, Wire harness
1, 57, 60, 107, 108, 112, 133,, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 230, 232, 233, 236, 243, 252 or 254 Motor control module failure Unplug the washer and replace the motor control module Motor control module
45, 46, 103, 104, 105, or 106 Display module failure Unplug the washer and replace the display module Display module
234, 235, 238, or 239 Lid lock assembly is defective Replace the wire harness if damaged. Measure the resistance of the lid lock using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance isn't 63 ohms, replace the lid lock assembly. If the resistance is correct, replace the motor control module Lid lock assembly, Wire harness, Motor control module
40, 56, or 160 Spin basket is not engaging or disengaging from the clutch The spin basket must be able to rise and fall with the water level to engage and disengage from the clutch. Unplug the washer and pull out the spin basket. Remove any foreign objects between the spin basket and the tub that could be interfering with spin basket clutch engagement. Replace any damaged drive components Drive components
136 or 137 Motor not running Unplug the washer and rotate the spin basket. If the spin basket doesn't rotate freely, remove any foreign objects between the spin basket and the tub. If the spin basket rotates freely, replace the drive motor because the motor is likely defective. If the problem persists, replace the motor control module Drive motor, Motor control module
37, 114, 245, 247, 248, 249, 250 or 253 Water not draining Remove any clogs from the house drain for the washer. Remove any clogs or kinks from the washer drain hose. Unplug the washer and check the drain pump for a clog. If the drain pump is defective, replace it Drain pump
241 Display module or motor control module failure Unplug the washer and replace the display module. If the code doesn't clear, replace the motor control module Display module, motor control module



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