Fisher & Paykel Top-Load Washer Code 230: EEPROM value out of range

What 230 means

On Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart and EcoSmart top-load washers such as the WA37T26EW and WA42T26GW, and SmartDrive Phase 6 models like the GWL15, code 230 means an EEPROM value is out of range. The control detected that the wrong version of the stored data is in memory. As a result the washer cannot trust its settings, and the number appears on the display.

Common causes of 230

Wrong EEPROM version detected
Stored value outside the allowed range
Module not matched to the washer

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Press power off and unplug the washer for a minute. 2. Plug back in and start a short empty cycle. 3. Tell us if the control or display was replaced recently, since a mismatched part can cause this. 4. If code 230 persists, stop trying and book service; memory data is corrected with service tools.

! Why to stop there

Memory versions can only be corrected with the right service data
Power cycling does not change what is stored
A mismatched replacement part must be identified and replaced

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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230230 questions

What does out of range mean?

A value stored in the EEPROM is outside what the control accepts, and the version found is wrong for this washer.

Could a replacement board cause it?

Yes. If a board was fitted that carries a different data version, the control flags it. We identify the right part and match it.

Will it be a big repair?

It depends on what testing shows. We explain the finding, quote the price in writing first, and back the work with a 30-day workmanship warranty.