Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer Series 9 Code A7: excess foam recovery

What A7 means

On Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer Series 9 models such as the DD24DI9 and DD24SI9, A7 means the drawer detected excess foam and started an auto recovery program. The wash resumes after the recovery finishes. Owners see A7 and a longer cycle, often with suds visible in the tub. It is mostly an information message and it points at the detergent.

Common causes of A7

Too much detergent
Wrong soap, such as hand dish soap
Rinse aid or soap residue in the tub

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Let the recovery program finish before opening the drawer. 2. Afterward, wipe visible suds from the tub and rinse the filter. 3. Use dishwasher detergent only, in the recommended amount. 4. If A7 appears with proper detergent every time, call us.

! Why to stop there

Repeated foam with correct detergent suggests a rinse or fill problem.
Suds can hide water leaks, so a check is wise.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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A7A7 questions

Does A7 mean the drawer is broken?

No. It means the drawer found too much foam and ran its auto recovery program, after which the wash resumes. Treat it as a message about detergent, not a failure.

What caused the suds?

Usually too much detergent, or the wrong product. Hand dish soap foams far more than dishwasher detergent. Even a small amount can trigger A7.

When should I worry?

If A7 returns even with the right detergent and a clean tub, call us. We check the fill and rinse system and give a written price before work. Rinse the tub afterward.