Fisher-Paykel dishwasher F85 fault

[Neemer]

This code popped up over the weekend right after I winterized the unit. It will go away when I trip the breaker for 24 hrs, but when I reenergize the dishwasher, it comes back at some point (I don’t know how long it takes to reappear).

Since I’m headed to the mothership in a few months, I asked Newmar to add it to the tasks to be performed. Their fix is to replace the dishwasher without any troubleshooting or attempt to repair whatever failed. This seems extreme to me.

Anyone have experience with this issue?

 

[Holdmybeer]

From Gemini:
Code F85 indicates a motor control fault, try a hard reset by turning off the DW at the powerpoint ( a breaker?) or unplugging it, waiting 60 seconds and restart clearing any soft electronic errors. Check the rotor under the bottom rack and make sure it spins freely.
However if the code keeps reappearing it's probably more serious. It's unlikely there's an appliance repair tech on staff at Newmar, which is what you'd need as the indicators then would be the motor controller or the motor itself.

 

[redbaron]

We can all do google searches. Unless you have real experience, posting Gemini and other AI responses here is not in the least bit helpful.

Please refrain from such posts in the future.

 

[redbaron]

This code popped up over the weekend right after I winterized the unit. It will go away when I trip the breaker for 24 hrs, but when I reenergize the dishwasher, it comes back at some point (I don’t know how long it takes to reappear).

Since I’m headed to the mothership in a few months, I asked Newmar to add it to the tasks to be performed. Their fix is to replace the dishwasher without any troubleshooting or attempt to repair whatever failed. This seems extreme to me.

Anyone have experience with this issue?

When you start a cycle does it fill with water? The two issues I have had are with the motor and the control board. They both start off with this error.

One time it was the spinner at the bottom was clogged with debris and wouldn't engage. A deep clean by removing all the components helped. About a year later, I had to replace the control board.

The key difference I noticed is when water would fill. It did not fill when the control board was bad, but would fill when the motor was the issue.

 

[Holdmybeer]

We can all do google searches. Unless you have real experience, posting Gemini and other AI responses here is not in the least bit helpful.

Please refrain from such posts in the future.

Unless I've violated a forum rule, which I have not that I can read, that's not within your authority here. I can offer help to another member in any manner which is constructive. That is what RV forums are for after all.

 

[Neal]

Unless I've violated a forum rule, which I have not that I can read, that's not within your authority here. I can offer help to another member in any manner which is constructive. That is what RV forums are for after all.

Yes, you can certainly answer posts here however you choose. There is no rule against AI. Some may simply state their opinion that AI may not be helpful. There is no reason to get offended by this. Post anything you want that you feel is helpful and please don't get offended. Anyone trying to help is welcome here. But let's not spar over it.

I personally don't have a problem with my dishwasher, as long as she's fed twice a day. Is the error code related to Benjamin sleeping? That's all I want to know

 

[Holdmybeer]

If the code persists, and as the unit is relatively new and you're not on the road it could be worth having an appliance repair tech have a go at it. Those Fisher-Paykels are generally worth repairing. If nothing else you could get an estimate for repair and weigh it against the $1000.00, likely more, the plant is going to charge to replace.

 

[redbaron]

Unless I've violated a forum rule, which I have not that I can read, that's not within your authority here. I can offer help to another member in any manner which is constructive. That is what RV forums are for after all.

No rules violated. Just my personal opinion and recommendation. AI clutter is useless to most situations, and the effect it has on reposting its "observations" on public forums starts to give the bad information more credibility.

Again, Just my opinion and personal request. Do with it as you wish. Certainly no offense intended.

 

[Neemer]

When you start a cycle does it fill with water?

It began to fill with antifreeze when I was winterizing it. No codes thrown until well after I was finished.

Once it warms enough that I can run water in the lines, I’ll cross my fingers and see what happens. It’s so odd it occurred after winterizing. It has worked like a charm to that point.

Thanks for your valuable input!

 

[redbaron]

I have never winterized my dishwasher, but I cannot imagine that Antifreeze would cause the issue. My gut tells me that food or other particles became dislodged in the grinder, which is clogging the arm. This has happened to me several times.