Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart/EcoSmart and SmartDrive Ph6 Code 239: lid lock not responding

What 239 means

Code 239 on Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart/EcoSmart top-load washers, including the WA37T26EW and WA42T26GW, means the lid lock circuit is shorted or the lock did not activate when the washer told it to. On SmartDrive Phase 6 the same number is a lid lock fail in a factory in-line test. The washer displays 239 and will not begin the cycle.

Common causes of 239

Lid lock short circuit
Lid lock not engaging when commanded
Harness between lid lock and control damaged

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the lid, check for clothing or debris at the lid catch, and close it firmly. 2. Press start. 3. Turn off the breaker for one minute, restore power and try again. 4. If 239 comes back, stop using the washer and call us.

! Why to stop there

The lock is a mains-powered part under the top housing.
A shorted lock circuit can stress the control if the washer keeps retrying.
Written price before work, 30-day workmanship warranty after.

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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Other Washer codes

KEY LOCFisher & Paykel WH2424 Front-Load Message "KEY LOC": control panel is locked no tAPFisher & Paykel WH2424 Front-Load Message "no tAP": water not reaching the washer out OF bALFisher & Paykel WH2424 Front-Load Message "out OF bAL": load needs rebalancing Sud LOCFisher & Paykel WH2424 Front-Load Message "Sud LOC": too many suds, washer paused 240Fisher & Paykel Top-Load Washer Code 240: Hall sensor out of order Err + numberFisher & Paykel WH2424 Front-Load Display "Err" With a Number: washer stopped with an error code 241Fisher & Paykel EcoSmart Code 241: display function time-out 242Fisher & Paykel SmartDrive Phase 6 Code 242: out-of-Balance warning

239239 questions

How does 239 differ from 238?

Code 238 says the lid lock circuit is open. Code 239 says it is shorted, or that the lock did not activate when instructed. It is a related lid lock circuit code on the same platform.

Can I bypass the lid lock?

No. The lock keeps the basket from spinning with the lid open, so it should never be bypassed. We repair it properly. The lock protects you from a spinning basket.

Will the lid release the clothes?

If water sits in the tub, a technician can drain it and release the lid safely. Please do not force the lid open. That keeps the lid and lock from being damaged.