242 is an extra out-of-balance warning on Phase 6. Its checks are the ones listed under code 43.
Model compatibility: Fisher & Paykel reuses codes across series and model years, so 242 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
Phase 6: out-of-balance hit above the maximum for 5 seconds, because of too much tub movement or a micro switch stuck on or disconnected.
The title of 242 in the manual is OOB Hit Greater than Max for 5 Sec. It is called an out-of-balance warning for the user and an added fault code for Phase 6, with OOB standing for out of balance.
What the primary fault can be
The machine sensed that the tub was moving more than it should.
The micro switch is stuck in the on position, or the harness running to it is unplugged.
Its action column refers the reader to code 43.
Contents of code 43
Code 43 is the same switch fault in every phase, and it asks for these checks:
The out of balance switch can move freely.
No harness obstructs it.
The switch operates correctly when triggered, and is replaced if there is any doubt.
A corroded micro switch is replaced together with its harness. A condensation kit is then fitted at the console area, unless the top deck already has that protection. The list closes with the machine’s level and the bias spring.
Owner’s share
Machine level is one item on the list, so look for a washer that sits unevenly. Turn it off before looking at anything. Leave the switch and the harness to a technician.
Related entries
Code 43 covers the out-of-balance switch fault in complete form.
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.
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