Bauknecht dishwasher: error FA

This triggers the FA error message

• the dishwasher from Bauknecht and Whirlpool have a closed floor pan. This means that you would not notice if water was leaking from the device.
• So that water cannot collect there unnoticed, there is a small styrofoam block in this tub that naturally floats on water. So if there is water in the bottom pan, it will rise.
• As soon as the block is lifted, it presses against a switch that immediately stops the water and the wash program. The FA error is displayed.

Cause for the display in Bauknecht dishwashers

• One possible cause is that there is water in the floor pan. It doesn't matter why there is water there. The error appears because there is water there, without giving any information about the exact cause.
• The error can also be displayed if the switch has jammed for any reason or because it is stored in the electronics, although the reason has long been eliminated.
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Whirlpool dishwasher flashes - notices

Your Whirlpool dishwasher has stopped responding, cannot be started and ...

• In order to investigate the possible cause, it is good if you are aware of other messages. F2 means that the water stop has been triggered, which indicates a fault with the inlet hose, F4 indicates a problem with the wastewater.

Possible solutions to problems

1. In the event that the error occurred accidentally and was saved, you should press the START button until the display goes out. Close the door of the Bauknecht dishwasher. The machine will now pump out and is ready to restart. If the error display was triggered accidentally, this may be enough to get the dishwasher to work again.
2. If this is not enough, you can try to remove the water from the floor pan by tilting the device. Sometimes you need to break these down in order to drain them. Then the Bauknecht dishwasher would have to start up again without displaying FA again. If it was only a one-off event that led to the water accumulation, the device is now OK again.
3. If you find that the tub is dry, but the display still appears, either the styrofoam under the switch or the switch has jammed. It may have to be replaced.
4. Quite often the problem is a constipated one Drain. The pump cannot push the water out against the resistance. Test that the dishwasher runs properly when the water is caught in a tub. If so, it's the drain.
5. During the next rinse cycles, pay attention to whether there are displays relating to the water stop or whether the display appears for problems with pumping. Possible causes of water in the floor pan can also arise from leaks in the waste water hose or if it is kinked. Look out for these signs. If the FA display appears again, there must be a trigger that causes water to collect in the floor pan again and again. It could even be that the machine itself is leaking. If you can't find a simple trigger, such as a dripping sewer hose, you need to seek help from a professional.