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Error code235
ApplianceWasher
Quick answer
Code 235 means the lid lock did not activate on command. The manual's check is a reading near 73 ohms across the lock.
Model compatibility: Fisher & Paykel reuses codes across series and model years, so 235 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: lid lock short circuit; the lid lock was not activated when instructed by the Motor Controller.
Entry in brief
Phase 6 washers list 235 as “Lid Lock Short Circuit”. The stated reason is that the controller of the motor told the lid lock to act and nothing happened.
Primary fault and test
The lid lock mechanism itself is named, jammed or failed. To test it, resistance is measured across the lock’s connections:
Expected reading: roughly 73 ohms.
More than 5 ohms away from that value: replace the lid lock.
A meter plus reach to the connections make it a technician’s test.
Missing from the entry
Unlike 234, which brings in the harness and the Motor Controller, 235 has no second or third suspect. Owner steps are absent, and the lid tang is not mentioned either.
Practical notes
Power the washer off at the wall. If the lid is shut and will not open, or will not stay shut, keep hands out of the lock area; do not force it, and have it checked.
Related lid lock codes
Code 234: the open circuit version, with more to check.
Code 238: an in-line test failure for the lid lock.
Lid lock repair in Los Angeles
Call (310) 872-1939 to arrange Fisher & Paykel washer repair in Los Angeles; we ask for the model number and whether the lid stays locked. The washer repair page covers more.
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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