Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher U2 — What It Means & How to Fix It
U2 is the DishDrawer 'something's sticking up' alert — an item is taller than the drawer allows. Remove it and press the button to continue.
What this code means
U2 isn't a hardware fault — the DishDrawer has detected an item sitting above the height of the drawer, which stops the drawer from closing properly. The manual's fix is simple and free: remove whatever is too tall and push the button to carry on.
From the DS605/DD605 DishDrawer user guide, where U2 is listed under the U fault codes as 'Loading — remove the item that is above the height of the drawer. Push button.'
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Tall glassware or utensils standing above the drawer rim | Very common | Yes — no tools |
| An item leaning against the lid as the drawer closes | Common | Yes — no tools |
| Cutlery basket or rack not seated properly | Occasional | Yes — reseat it |
What you can try yourself
- Open the drawer and look for anything standing higher than the drawer rim.
- Remove the tall item or lay it flat so nothing sticks up above the drawer.
- Check the cutlery basket or racks are seated properly and not tilted.
- Close the drawer and press the button to resume the wash.
When to call a technician
- Removing the tall item doesn't clear U2.
- Something is physically stuck and won't lift out.
Typical professional repair cost: Nothing — this one is free once the item is removed.
Frequently asked questions
What does U2 mean on a DishDrawer?
It's the loading alert: an item is taller than the drawer allows, so the drawer can't close properly. Remove the item, press the button, and the wash carries on.
Why does U2 keep appearing on the same load?
There's probably one tall glass or utensil in the same spot. It only takes one item, so scan the full rim of the drawer rather than the middle of the load.
Is U2 a serious fault?
No — it's a message, not a fault. Fisher & Paykel lists it as a loading reminder with no service step at all.
Sources checked
Error meanings can vary by model. This guide was checked against the documentation above; use the manual for the model number on your own appliance when it differs.
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