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
- Wait for spraying to stop and record F50 and the full model without opening panels.
- Check from a dry position for moisture, smoke, a burning smell, abnormal heat or repeated breaker trips. If any is present, keep it off and arrange qualified help; do not reset.
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
- Switch the dishwasher off and on once only if there is no smoke, burning smell, abnormal heat, breaker trip, or moisture anywhere near the appliance or supply.
- Stop further retries and leave the dishwasher off if F50 returns or any electrical warning sign appears.
When to call a technician
- Contact Fisher & Paykel Customer Care if F50 persists after the single documented off/on check.
- Disconnect power from a safe dry position and arrange urgent qualified help for smoke, a burning smell, sparking, abnormal heat, or repeated breaker trips.
Before approving a paid visit, check warranty status and reviewquestions to ask before repair.
Can I keep using it?
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.
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.
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.
- 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 bypass locks, float switches, leak sensors, or other safety systems.
Common causes include
- The manual labels F50 as an electronics error without identifying a failed board or another component.
FAQ
What does Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher code F50 usually mean?
The guide documents F50 on these DW60U dishwashers as an electronics error. Model context matters: User guide 591900A gives only the label 'electronics error' for F50. This page does not claim which electronic component is at fault.
Can I keep using the dishwasher with code F50?
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 open panels, touch circuit boards, test wiring, or perform live-voltage measurements.
When should I call a technician for Fisher & Paykel F50?
Contact Fisher & Paykel Customer Care if F50 persists after the single documented off/on check. A qualified technician may check the listed symptoms and source guidance against the model's service information before treating any part as failed.