How do I engage diagnostic mode?

remove pump check foe anything that may be jamming it,at the same time check the copper windings for any discoloration ,if any replace pump,faulty pumps get hot and after a short time switch off due to a built in thermal cut out

Here is the instructions manual which contains the detailed diagnostic code explanations from p.33 on.

http://laundry.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/fisher_paykel/gw612.html

Read page 4 of this
http://www.rakerappliancerepair.com/NephewClub/Diagnostics/Washers/Fisher_Paykel/F-P%20-%20Bulletins%20-%204-08.pdf

Take a look at this document.

Diagnostic mode

Hi just read your posting.Unless the machine shows an error code the diagnostic mode will not help.Does the machine agitate in the wash cycle?Does the machine drain the water completely?Does the machine spin the clothes dry.Please reply with additional information on the questions I have posted and I am sure I can help you rectify this fault.Looking forward to your reply.

Hi just read your posting.Please reply back and tell me which lights are flashing.This is an Error Code and it will let me know what is wrong with your machine.On the row in which the lights are flashing ,starting from the left to right which ones are flashing,Is it the 2nd and 4th or the 1st and 6th ---etc---?Please reply back with additional information on the lights and I am sure I can help you rectify this fault.

At this stage i can suggest that the inlet valve may be faulty & giving off this burning smell.open the control box & see if one of the 2 inlet valves look distorted or brown or burnt looking.I'm wondering if it's not filling very fast also,this could also be an indication of the valve.

I just had that problem. Do you have any water inside the washer? if you do drain it. Try running the diagnostic mode to drain the drain pump. then unplug the machine for 10 sec. then run the machine, that should take care of the problem. You'll find the service summary behind the control panel.

Hi there
i'm not sure if the fisher and paykel machines are any different in new zealand compared to where you live, but the only thing i can think of if it isn't displaying a fault code is if this machine is fitted with a reed switch(these make sure the machine stops if the lid is opened during operation) this may be faulty and staying open causing the machine to stop when the lid is closed. Hope this helps.