What to check first
Stop normal operation while this warning is active. Follow only the documented safe checks or protective-drain instructions for the exact model.
Basic checks
- Confirm that the dishwasher water tap is open and compare flow at a nearby cold tap; if household pressure is low, leave the dishwasher off until normal flow returns.
- Inspect only the exposed inlet hose without moving the dishwasher; correct a visible bend, but close the tap if the hose or connection is damaged or leaking.
- Compare the visible drain-hose route with the exact installation guide without disconnecting plumbing or pulling the dishwasher from the cabinet.
- Check the floor and cabinet edge from a dry position before any restart; if water is visible, do not touch the plug, outlet, or dishwasher.
Applicability
Exact model · Fisher & Paykel DW60U2I and DW60U6I dishwashers · New Zealand and Australia · Official user guide 591900A
This meaning is limited to Fisher & Paykel dishwasher models DW60U2I and DW60U6I in the reviewed New Zealand/Australia user guide 591900A; DishDrawer products, another DW60 model, or another market may use a different code table.
Reset or retry steps
- Touch restart once only after normal water pressure is confirmed, the tap is open, visible hoses are unrestricted, and every exposed connection is dry.
- Stop further retries if A10 returns, filling remains abnormal, or any hose or connection starts leaking.
When to call a technician
- Contact Fisher & Paykel Customer Care if A10 returns with normal household pressure, an open tap, and no visible hose restriction.
- Close the water tap and arrange prompt qualified help if a hose is damaged, a connection leaks, or moisture approaches the power supply.
Before approving a paid visit, check warranty status and reviewquestions to ask before repair.
Can I keep using it?
Stop normal use when water is visible or a leak warning is active. Stay clear if water could reach wiring or controls.
- Safe next step
- Follow the code-specific shutdown or protective-drain instructions, turn off water when appropriate, and avoid repeated resets. Do not interrupt a documented protective-drain sequence just to clear the display.
- Stop when
- Water is near wiring, cabinetry is getting wet, the leak returns, or the source is not safely visible.
Do not keep using the appliance if the code points to voltage, wiring, control power, burning smell, smoke, or a possible miswired supply.
- Safe next step
- Use only safe owner-level power checks, then involve a qualified technician or electrician when the source points to wiring or supply voltage.
- Stop when
- Breakers trip, lights dim, the appliance smells hot, wiring may be miswired, or the warning returns after a safe reset.
Safety boundaries
Safe first
- Match the exact brand, appliance type, and displayed code first.
- Use the model manual as the final authority for access steps.
- Stop and address visible water before retrying the appliance.
- Disconnect power before any service-access step.
Do not do this
- Do not continue normal cycles while this code is active; any protective-drain sequence must follow the exact model instructions.
- Do not disconnect inlet hoses until the water supply is off.
- Do not bypass locks, float switches, leak sensors, or other safety systems.
Common causes include
- Water tap not turned on or household water pressure too low
- Visible water-inlet hose crimped or bent
- Drain hose not connected in accordance with the installation instructions
FAQ
What does Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher code A10 usually mean?
Guide 591900A documents A10 on these DW60U dishwashers as no water. Model context matters: The reviewed table applies to both DW60U2I and DW60U6I models; it does not establish an A10 meaning for Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer products.
Can I keep using the dishwasher with code A10?
Stop normal operation until the issue and safety warnings have been addressed. Follow only the documented safe checks or protective-drain instructions for your model. Do not pull out the integrated dishwasher or disconnect wet plumbing to inspect a hidden hose or valve.
When should I call a technician for Fisher & Paykel A10?
Contact Fisher & Paykel Customer Care if A10 returns with normal household pressure, an open tap, and no visible hose restriction. A qualified technician may check Water-inlet hose, Drain-hose connection, and Water-supply path against the model's service information before treating any part as failed.