Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel DD24DAX9 24-Inch Double DishDrawer Dishwasher with SmartDrive Technology DISHES-DIRTY Error Fix: Dishes Not Getting Clean

Error code DISHES-DIRTY on the Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel DD24DAX9 24-Inch Double DishDrawer Dishwasher with SmartDrive Technology means: Dishes Not Getting Clean. Dishes come out with food residue, spots, or film after a complete wash cycle — check that the spray arms are not blocked, the filter is clean, water temperature is at least 120°F at the tap, you are using the correct detergent amount, and dishes are loaded properly without nesting or blocking the spray pattern

The most successful fix is "Replace Spray Arms and Test Water Temperature" (medium difficulty, ~45 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $15-$25. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace Spray Arms and Test Water Temperature") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 45 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, Kitchen thermometer.

DIY cost: $15-$25. Professional repair typically costs $120-$180. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel DD24DAX9 24-Inch Double DishDrawer Dishwasher with SmartDrive Technology has 8 other known error codes, including: DOOR-SEAL-LEAK (Door Seal Leaking), DRAWER-STUCK (Drawer Will Not Open or Close Properly), F1 (Flood Switch Activated (Water Leak)), F2 (Water Fill Timeout), F3 (Water Not Heating), and 3 more.

Error code DISHES-DIRTY also appears on 1 other Fisher & Paykel model: Fisher & Paykel DD24DCTX9 24-Inch Double DishDrawer Dishwasher with Extra Dry and SmartDrive. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.