Breville 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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CF
Display shows 'CF' or 'clean filter' and the unit may reduce performance or beep repeatedly.
Filter Maintenance Reminder / Restricted Airflow
dO
Display shows 'dO' or 'door' and the unit will not start cooking.
Door Open / Door Switch Not Engaged
E1
Air fryer will not start and displays E1 on the control panel.
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit
E2
Air fryer stops heating and displays E2 shortly after starting a cook cycle.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit
E3
Display shows E3 and the unit shuts off or never reaches set temperature.
Overtemperature Protection / High Temperature Fault
E4
Unit beeps and shows E4, will not start a cooking cycle.
Overheat or Thermal Fuse Open
E5
E5 appears on the display and the air fryer shuts down mid-cycle.
Internal Overcurrent / Power Supply Protection
E6
Display shows E6 and the fan does not run, or the unit shuts off shortly after starting.
Fan Motor Fault / Fan Tachometer Error
E7
E7 error appears and the unit will not start or stops shortly after starting, often with no heat.
Heating Element Circuit Fault
E8
E8 is displayed and the unit may power on but controls are unresponsive or erratic.
Control Panel / Touch Interface Communication Error
E9
E9 appears and the unit may not power up fully or may shut off randomly.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault
Er
Display shows a generic 'Er' or 'Err' message and beeps, with no specific number.
General Control System Error
PrE
Display shows 'PrE' or 'preheat error' and the unit fails to reach temperature in time.
Preheat Timeout / Insufficient Heating
Symptom
Air fryer heats but takes much longer than normal to cook; maximum temperature seems low.
Reduced Heating Output / Partial Element Failure
Symptom
Air fryer powers on but does not heat; fan runs and timer counts down but food remains cold.
Heating Element Failure
Symptom
Beeping is excessively loud or continuous, even when no buttons are pressed.
Buzzer / Alarm Circuit Fault
Symptom
Burning smell or smoke from the unit during use, not just from food.
Overheating or Electrical Burning
Symptom
Buttons or dial feel very stiff or jammed, making it hard to change settings.
Mechanical Control Interface Wear
Symptom
Display and lights work but pressing Start does nothing; fan and heater never turn on.
Start Circuit / Relay Control Failure
Symptom
Display is very dim, flickering, or completely blank while the unit still heats and runs.
Display Backlight / LCD Failure
Symptom
Display works but temperature or time cannot be adjusted, or certain buttons do not respond.
Unresponsive Touch Controls
Symptom
Door does not close properly or pops open during cooking.
Door Latch / Hinge Misalignment
Symptom
Door handle feels loose or wobbly, making it difficult to open or close the air fryer.
Loose or Damaged Door Handle
Symptom
Excessive condensation or water dripping from the door or vents during or after cooking.
Condensation Management Issue
Symptom
Fan does not run but heater still turns on, causing uneven cooking and hot spots.
Convection Fan Not Operating
Symptom
Food cooks unevenly; one side is much darker than the other without overloading the basket.
Uneven Airflow / Hot Spotting
Symptom
Interior light (if equipped) does not turn on during cooking.
Cavity Light Failure
Symptom
Loud rattling or grinding noise during operation, especially when the fan is running.
Mechanical Noise from Fan or Loose Components
Symptom
Non-stick coating on basket or tray is peeling, flaking, or scratched.
Non-Stick Surface Degradation
Symptom
Oil or grease leaking from the bottom of the air fryer onto the countertop.
Grease Leakage
Symptom
Strong chemical or plastic smell from a relatively new air fryer that does not diminish after several uses.
Off-Gassing / Overheating of Non-Metal Components
Symptom
Timer counts down but heater and fan cycle on and off very frequently, causing uneven cooking.
Erratic Temperature Control
Symptom
Unit emits a high-pitched whining or electrical buzzing noise when heating.
Electrical Noise from Power Components
Symptom
Unit shuts off before the timer reaches zero, or randomly powers down during cooking.
Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Cutout
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when starting or during cooking.
Ground Fault or Overcurrent
Symptom
Unit vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during cooking.
Excessive Vibration
Symptom
Unit will not power on at all; no lights, no display, no response to buttons.
No Power / Dead Appliance
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CF |
Display shows 'CF' or 'clean filter' and the unit may reduce performance or beep repeatedly.
|
Filter Maintenance Reminder / Restricted Airflow | View Details |
| dO |
Display shows 'dO' or 'door' and the unit will not start cooking.
|
Door Open / Door Switch Not Engaged | View Details |
| E1 |
Air fryer will not start and displays E1 on the control panel.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Air fryer stops heating and displays E2 shortly after starting a cook cycle.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the unit shuts off or never reaches set temperature.
|
Overtemperature Protection / High Temperature Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Unit beeps and shows E4, will not start a cooking cycle.
|
Overheat or Thermal Fuse Open | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 appears on the display and the air fryer shuts down mid-cycle.
|
Internal Overcurrent / Power Supply Protection | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the fan does not run, or the unit shuts off shortly after starting.
|
Fan Motor Fault / Fan Tachometer Error | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error appears and the unit will not start or stops shortly after starting, often with no heat.
|
Heating Element Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 is displayed and the unit may power on but controls are unresponsive or erratic.
|
Control Panel / Touch Interface Communication Error | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 appears and the unit may not power up fully or may shut off randomly.
|
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| Er |
Display shows a generic 'Er' or 'Err' message and beeps, with no specific number.
|
General Control System Error | View Details |
| PrE |
Display shows 'PrE' or 'preheat error' and the unit fails to reach temperature in time.
|
Preheat Timeout / Insufficient Heating | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer heats but takes much longer than normal to cook; maximum temperature seems low.
|
Reduced Heating Output / Partial Element Failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer powers on but does not heat; fan runs and timer counts down but food remains cold.
|
Heating Element Failure | View Details |
| – |
Beeping is excessively loud or continuous, even when no buttons are pressed.
|
Buzzer / Alarm Circuit Fault | View Details |
| – |
Burning smell or smoke from the unit during use, not just from food.
|
Overheating or Electrical Burning | View Details |
| – |
Buttons or dial feel very stiff or jammed, making it hard to change settings.
|
Mechanical Control Interface Wear | View Details |
| – |
Display and lights work but pressing Start does nothing; fan and heater never turn on.
|
Start Circuit / Relay Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display is very dim, flickering, or completely blank while the unit still heats and runs.
|
Display Backlight / LCD Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display works but temperature or time cannot be adjusted, or certain buttons do not respond.
|
Unresponsive Touch Controls | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close properly or pops open during cooking.
|
Door Latch / Hinge Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Door handle feels loose or wobbly, making it difficult to open or close the air fryer.
|
Loose or Damaged Door Handle | View Details |
| – |
Excessive condensation or water dripping from the door or vents during or after cooking.
|
Condensation Management Issue | View Details |
| – |
Fan does not run but heater still turns on, causing uneven cooking and hot spots.
|
Convection Fan Not Operating | View Details |
| – |
Food cooks unevenly; one side is much darker than the other without overloading the basket.
|
Uneven Airflow / Hot Spotting | View Details |
| – |
Interior light (if equipped) does not turn on during cooking.
|
Cavity Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud rattling or grinding noise during operation, especially when the fan is running.
|
Mechanical Noise from Fan or Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Non-stick coating on basket or tray is peeling, flaking, or scratched.
|
Non-Stick Surface Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Oil or grease leaking from the bottom of the air fryer onto the countertop.
|
Grease Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical or plastic smell from a relatively new air fryer that does not diminish after several uses.
|
Off-Gassing / Overheating of Non-Metal Components | View Details |
| – |
Timer counts down but heater and fan cycle on and off very frequently, causing uneven cooking.
|
Erratic Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Unit emits a high-pitched whining or electrical buzzing noise when heating.
|
Electrical Noise from Power Components | View Details |
| – |
Unit shuts off before the timer reaches zero, or randomly powers down during cooking.
|
Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Cutout | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when starting or during cooking.
|
Ground Fault or Overcurrent | View Details |
| – |
Unit vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during cooking.
|
Excessive Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Unit will not power on at all; no lights, no display, no response to buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
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