Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer Code F5: lid motor current too high

What F5 means

On Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer DD605 series dishwashers, F5 means the lid motor currents were too high at start, which happens when the lid is jammed up or down, or the controller has failed. The lid is the motorized cover that opens and closes with the drawer. Owners see F5 and a lid that stays stuck, often with the drawer unusable. This code is not used on DD603 units.

Common causes of F5

Lid jammed in the up or down position
Item or dish blocking the lid travel
Controller not handling the lid motor current

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Switch the unit off at its breaker. 2. Open the drawer and check nothing is caught under or around the lid. 3. Do not force the lid by hand. 4. Restore power and try once. If F5 returns, call us.

! Why to stop there

Forcing a jammed lid can bend the actuators or yokes.
Lid motors and controller are in the base.
We tell you the cost in writing up front, and a 30-day workmanship warranty follows the repair.

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 DishDrawer & Dishwasher codes

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F5F5 questions

What is the lid on a DishDrawer?

It is the motorized cover over the tub that opens and closes as the drawer moves. F5 tells us the motors drawing power to move it met too much resistance or the controller failed.

Can I free the lid by hand?

We advise against pushing it. The actuators and yokes can be damaged by force. Remove anything in the way, and call us if the lid still will not move.

Is the second drawer affected?

On a double unit the other drawer can still be used with F5, so we check both when we visit. A written price comes before any repair.