April 19, 2023

Fisher Paykel AquaSmart top-load washer error codes

These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Fisher Paykel AquaSmart top-load washer. For repair how-to help, visit the PartsDirect repair help section, which includes repair help for washing machines, other major appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door openers, vacuum cleaners and more. Search for your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your washer.

Error Code

Condition

DIY advice

21, 26, 27, 49, 50 or 246

Water inlet valve failure

Check/Repair

Unplug the washer and reconnect any loose wires on the water inlet valve assembly. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring connections are okay, measure the resistance of the water inlet valves using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance of each water inlet valve is not 61 ohms, replace the water inlet valve assembly.

Possible parts

Water inlet valve assembly, Wire harness

38 or 39

Water level pressure transducer air tube failure

Check/Repair

Unplug the washer and reconnect the water level pressure switch air tube. Replace the air tube if damaged.

Possible parts

Water level pressure switch air tube

58 or 68

Water level pressure transducer failure

Check/Repair

The water level pressure transducer is incorporated into the motor control module. Unplug the washer and replace the motor control module.

Possible parts

Motor control module

10, 41 or 237

Thermistor (water temperature sensor) failure

Check/Repair

Unplug the washer and reconnect any loose wires in the thermistor circuit. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Measure the thermistor resistance using a volt/ohm meter. Replace the thermistor if resistance is not 12.5K ohms at 68 degrees F.

Possible parts

Thermistor, Wire harness

1, 57, 60, 107, 108, 112, 133,, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 230, 232, 233, 236, 243, 252 or 254,

Motor control module failure

Check/Repair

Unplug the washer and replace the motor control module.

Possible parts

Motor control module

45, 46, 103, 104, 105, or 106

Display module failure

Check/Repair

Unplug the washer and replace the display module.

Possible parts

Display module

234, 235, 238, or 239

Lid lock is defective

Check/Repair

Unplug the washer and reconnect any loose wires on the lid lock assembly. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Measure the resistance of the lid lock using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance isn't 63 ohms, replace the lid lock assembly. If the resistance is correct, replace the motor control module.

Possible parts

Lid lock assembly, Wire harness, Motor control module

40, 56, or 160

Spin basket is not engaging or disengaging from the clutch

Check/Repair

The spin basket must be able to rise and fall with the water level to engage and disengage from the clutch. Unplug the washer and pull out the spin basket. Remove any foreign objects between the spin basket and the tub that could be interfering with spin basket clutch engagement. Replace any damaged drive components.

Possible parts

Drive components

136 or 137

Motor not running

Check/Repair

Unplug the washer and rotate the spin basket. If the spin basket doesn't rotate freely, remove any foreign objects between the spin basket and the tub. If the spin basket rotates freely, replace the drive motor because the motor is likely defective. If the problem persists, replace the motor control module.

Possible parts

Drive motor, Motor control module

37, 114, 245, 247, 248, 249, 250 or 253

Water not draining

Check/Repair

Remove any clogs from the house drain for the washer. Remove any clogs or kinks from the washer drain hose. Unplug the washer and check the drain pump for a clog. If the drain pump is defective, replace it.

Possible parts

Drain pump

241

Display module or motor control module failure

Check/Repair

Unplug the washer and replace the display module. If the code doesn't clear, replace the motor control module.

Possible parts

Display module, motor control module