I have a F&P Smart Drive 9 that has stopped mid wash and beeps continuously with the 2nd, 3rd and 5th lights on the display lit. The power has been turned off and when it is turned back on the machine continues to beep with the same lights on. If the 'Wash/Pause' button is pushed, the 'Spin' light comes on and the beeps stop. If the 'Advance' button is pushed the machine stops beeping but nothing else happens. What do these lit buttons indicate ?

Peter, December 2009

Is there any more feedback on the question above. I have exactly the same problem. I also noticed a quiet wirr wirr sound. This might be the drain pump because it has stopped with the tub full. This after the last couple of weeks where it was cutting out with no power. This appears to be because there is a crack in the stator plate, i.e. the one with all the wires on it.

Ian, April 2010

This is error code 104 which is a communication error has occured between the display board the main controller & other parts of machine which need to communicate with the controller. Difficult to diagnose the exact cause. Recommended by F&P in the most likely order are 1. Faulty drain pump if resistance is less than 33 ohms replace it. 2. Motor controller fault. 3. Display PCB faulty. 4. RPS circuit board on motor faulty. As it would be too expensive to buy all these parts just to try each one, I suggest you call an expert in to do the testing for you.

Lincoln Appliance NZ, December 2009

Lights from the left

Peter, December 2009

2nd 3rd & 5th lights from the left or the right? Makes a huge difference.

Lincoln Appliance NZ, December 2009