Our Fisher and Paykel Nautilus dishwasher has just stopped working and is flashing F1. Can you help us with this thanks. We would really appreciate it.

Anne and John, April 2010

It means that the flood switch has tripped due to an accumulation of water in the base of the machine. If left to dry, the machine will work again but will stop if water leaks again into the base.

Paul Levy, April 2010

F1 means that flood switch has operated due to water leaking down on to the floor tray. Turn off power at wall, remove panel below door to gain access to underneath. With power off, reach in & dry floor tray then run machine with panel off to see if more water leaks & where it comes from. One common place to leak is the rollers for the top tray. Check each one with a screwdriver to see if it is tight. If loose then water will leak through the screw hole.

Lincoln Appliance NZ, April 2010