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Error codeU2
ApplianceDishDrawer Dishwasher
Quick answer
U2: something stands too tall for the lid to close. Reload and retry.
Model compatibility: Fisher & Paykel reuses codes across series and model years, so U2 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
An item in the drawer is too high and the lid is unable to seal.
If U2 is on the display, look at the load first. Fisher & Paykel’s fault listing says something in the drawer sticks up too far, so the lid cannot seal. No part has broken.
Reload checklist
The listing contains no numbered steps for this code, so these reload suggestions are based on its meaning.
Pull the drawer out and find the tallest pieces in the racks.
Lay tall pieces down on their sides, or relocate them somewhere lower.
Check that no item hangs past the top edge of the drawer.
Shut the drawer and run the program again. Never push on the load or lean on the lid.
When the load is not the cause
With an empty drawer, or a low and even load, and U2 still showing, the source says nothing about other causes. The lid and its motor are covered by separate codes, F5 and E5, and Fisher & Paykel treats those as service items. If U2 shows on an empty drawer, tell the technician.
Phone (310) 872-1939 if U2 continues on a drawer that is loaded well.
Source: Fisher & Paykel Product Help: DishDrawer fault codes (model numbers ending with 5, 6 or 7)
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Seeing this code on your Fisher & Paykel appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
