Black+Decker Air Fryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Air fryer will not start and displays E1 on the control panel.
Open or shorted temperature sensor circuit
E2
Air fryer beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a cooking cycle.
Over-temperature protection / high temperature sensor trip
E3
Display shows E3 and the air fryer will not heat.
Heating element open circuit or power relay failure
E4
Air fryer powers on but shows E4 and shuts down when a cooking cycle is started.
Internal overheat or control board temperature fault
E5
E5 appears on the display and the air fryer will not start or stops mid-cycle.
Power supply or low-voltage detection error
E6
Display shows E6 and buttons may not respond correctly.
Keypad or touch panel communication error
E7
E7 appears and the fan does not run, or the unit shuts off shortly after starting.
Fan motor or fan tachometer feedback error
E8
E8 is displayed and the unit will not start or shuts off immediately.
Door/basket detection switch fault
E9
E9 appears intermittently, often when the unit is hot or after long use.
Internal communication or EEPROM error on control board
Symptom
Air fryer basket is difficult to insert or remove; it sticks in the rails.
Mechanical misalignment or debris in basket rails
Symptom
Air fryer beeps repeatedly and will not start, even though the display is on.
Safety lockout or error state without visible code
Symptom
Air fryer display is dim, flickering, or partially unreadable.
LED display or backlight failure
Symptom
Air fryer does not power on at all (no lights, no beeps).
No power / dead appliance
Symptom
Air fryer emits a burning plastic or electrical smell during use.
Overheating wiring or component failure
Symptom
Air fryer emits a high-pitched whining noise during operation.
Electrical or mechanical resonance in fan or power supply
Symptom
Air fryer exterior becomes excessively hot to the touch.
Insulation or airflow deficiency
Symptom
Air fryer fan is very loud, rattling, or grinding during operation.
Noisy convection fan / fan bearing wear
Symptom
Air fryer has a strong chemical or plastic smell when new or after storage.
Off-gassing of new components or residue on heating surfaces
Symptom
Air fryer overheats and burns food even at low temperature settings.
Temperature regulation failure
Symptom
Air fryer powers on but will not start when pressing the Start button.
User interface or safety interlock not engaging
Symptom
Air fryer produces excessive smoke during cooking.
Grease and residue overheating
Symptom
Air fryer runs but does not heat; food remains cold.
No heat / open heater circuit
Symptom
Air fryer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet.
Electrical short or overcurrent condition
Symptom
Air fryer turns off mid-cycle and will not resume until it cools down.
Thermal overload / high-limit thermostat tripping
Symptom
Basket handle feels loose or wobbly.
Loose or damaged basket handle assembly
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
Unresponsive touch panel / keypad failure
Symptom
Condensation or small amounts of water collect under or behind the air fryer.
Condensation runoff from exhaust
Symptom
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
Uneven airflow or temperature distribution
Symptom
Interior light (on models equipped with a light) does not turn on.
Failed cavity light or light circuit
Symptom
Mechanical timer knob (on analog models) does not advance or gets stuck.
Stuck or worn mechanical timer
Symptom
Non-stick coating on basket or drawer is peeling or flaking.
Degraded non-stick coating
Symptom
Timer counts down but heater and fan do not run.
Output drive failure from control board
Symptom
Unit displays correct temperature but actual cooking temperature is significantly lower than set.
Temperature calibration drift
Symptom
Unit vibrates excessively or rattles on the countertop during operation.
Excessive vibration from fan or loose components
Symptom
Unit will not stay on; it shuts off immediately when the basket is inserted.
Basket insertion causing short or switch fault
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Air fryer will not start and displays E1 on the control panel.
|
Open or shorted temperature sensor circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Air fryer beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a cooking cycle.
|
Over-temperature protection / high temperature sensor trip | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the air fryer will not heat.
|
Heating element open circuit or power relay failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Air fryer powers on but shows E4 and shuts down when a cooking cycle is started.
|
Internal overheat or control board temperature fault | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 appears on the display and the air fryer will not start or stops mid-cycle.
|
Power supply or low-voltage detection error | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and buttons may not respond correctly.
|
Keypad or touch panel communication error | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 appears and the fan does not run, or the unit shuts off shortly after starting.
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Fan motor or fan tachometer feedback error | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 is displayed and the unit will not start or shuts off immediately.
|
Door/basket detection switch fault | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 appears intermittently, often when the unit is hot or after long use.
|
Internal communication or EEPROM error on control board | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer basket is difficult to insert or remove; it sticks in the rails.
|
Mechanical misalignment or debris in basket rails | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer beeps repeatedly and will not start, even though the display is on.
|
Safety lockout or error state without visible code | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer display is dim, flickering, or partially unreadable.
|
LED display or backlight failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer does not power on at all (no lights, no beeps).
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No power / dead appliance | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer emits a burning plastic or electrical smell during use.
|
Overheating wiring or component failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer emits a high-pitched whining noise during operation.
|
Electrical or mechanical resonance in fan or power supply | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer exterior becomes excessively hot to the touch.
|
Insulation or airflow deficiency | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer fan is very loud, rattling, or grinding during operation.
|
Noisy convection fan / fan bearing wear | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer has a strong chemical or plastic smell when new or after storage.
|
Off-gassing of new components or residue on heating surfaces | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer overheats and burns food even at low temperature settings.
|
Temperature regulation failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer powers on but will not start when pressing the Start button.
|
User interface or safety interlock not engaging | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer produces excessive smoke during cooking.
|
Grease and residue overheating | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer runs but does not heat; food remains cold.
|
No heat / open heater circuit | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet.
|
Electrical short or overcurrent condition | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer turns off mid-cycle and will not resume until it cools down.
|
Thermal overload / high-limit thermostat tripping | View Details |
| – |
Basket handle feels loose or wobbly.
|
Loose or damaged basket handle assembly | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Unresponsive touch panel / keypad failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or small amounts of water collect under or behind the air fryer.
|
Condensation runoff from exhaust | View Details |
| – |
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
|
Uneven airflow or temperature distribution | View Details |
| – |
Interior light (on models equipped with a light) does not turn on.
|
Failed cavity light or light circuit | View Details |
| – |
Mechanical timer knob (on analog models) does not advance or gets stuck.
|
Stuck or worn mechanical timer | View Details |
| – |
Non-stick coating on basket or drawer is peeling or flaking.
|
Degraded non-stick coating | View Details |
| – |
Timer counts down but heater and fan do not run.
|
Output drive failure from control board | View Details |
| – |
Unit displays correct temperature but actual cooking temperature is significantly lower than set.
|
Temperature calibration drift | View Details |
| – |
Unit vibrates excessively or rattles on the countertop during operation.
|
Excessive vibration from fan or loose components | View Details |
| – |
Unit will not stay on; it shuts off immediately when the basket is inserted.
|
Basket insertion causing short or switch fault | View Details |
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