Farberware

Farberware 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
Display shows E1 and cooking will not start or stops shortly after starting.
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit
E10
Display shows E10 and the unit will not start a cooking program.
Keypad / Touch Panel Fault
E2
Display shows E2 and the air fryer will not heat or shuts down quickly.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Overrange
E3
Display shows E3 and the unit stops heating or shuts off mid-cycle.
Overtemperature Protection / High Temperature Error
E4
Display shows E4 and the air fryer will not start or shuts down shortly after starting.
Overheat / Thermal Fuse or Thermal Cutoff Trip
E5
Display shows E5 and the unit will not heat or start a cooking cycle.
Heater Circuit Fault / Open Heating Element
E6
Display shows E6 and the air fryer beeps and refuses to start.
Fan Motor Fault / Fan Speed Error
E7
Display shows E7 and the unit will not start or shuts off immediately.
Door/Basket Switch Fault
E8
Display shows E8 and the control panel is unresponsive or the unit shuts off.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Error
E9
Display shows E9 and the unit will not power on fully or shuts down with beeps.
Internal Communication Error (Display to Main Board)
Err
Display briefly shows "Err" or "Error" and the unit beeps and stops.
Generic Control System Error
Symptom
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Air fryer emits a high-pitched squeal or whine during operation.
Fan Motor Bearing Wear / Acoustic Noise
Symptom
Air fryer heats but the fan does not run; food burns on top and cooks unevenly.
Fan Not Running / Convection Failure
Symptom
Air fryer makes loud rattling, grinding, or buzzing noises during operation.
Mechanical Noise / Fan or Housing Vibration
Symptom
Air fryer powers on but immediately shuts off or will not start when the basket is inserted.
Basket Detection / Safety Switch Failure
Symptom
Air fryer shuts off mid-cycle and loses all power, then may turn back on after cooling.
Thermal Overload / Overheating Shutdown
Symptom
Air fryer temperature is inaccurate; food undercooks or overcooks compared to the set temperature.
Temperature Regulation / Calibration Error
Symptom
Air fryer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or when heating starts.
Electrical Short / Ground Fault
Symptom
Air fryer vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Imbalanced Fan or Loose Feet
Symptom
Basket is difficult to slide in or out; it sticks or jams.
Basket Rail Misalignment / Debris Obstruction
Symptom
Burning smell or smoke coming from the air fryer during use.
Overheating / Grease Ignition Risk
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
Unresponsive Keypad / Touch Panel Failure
Symptom
Condensation or small amounts of water dripping from the air fryer during or after cooking.
Condensation Drip / Normal Moisture Discharge
Symptom
Display and timer work, but the unit never reaches higher temperatures; it stays lukewarm.
Partial Heating / Low Power to Element
Symptom
Display is very dim, flickers, or segments are missing, but the unit still heats.
Display Module Degradation / Power Supply to Display
Symptom
Display lights up and timer runs, but the air fryer does not heat; food remains cold.
No Heat / Open Heating Circuit
Symptom
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
Uneven Airflow / Circulation Problem
Symptom
Handle on the basket feels loose or wobbly.
Loose Basket Handle / Fastener Wear
Symptom
Interior light (if equipped) does not turn on, but the unit otherwise works.
Cavity Light Failure
Symptom
Nonstick coating on the basket or pan is peeling or flaking.
Coating Degradation / Surface Damage
Symptom
Oil or grease leaking from the bottom of the air fryer onto the countertop.
Grease Leakage / Pan Seal Failure
Symptom
Persistent chemical or plastic smell from a new or lightly used air fryer.
Initial Burn-In Odor / Residual Manufacturing Oils
Symptom
Timer counts down too fast or too slow compared to real time.
Timer / Clock Circuit Error
Symptom
Unit beeps repeatedly and will not start, even though the display appears normal.
Safety Interlock / Mode Selection Error
Symptom
Unit powers on but immediately shows all LEDs or segments and then freezes.
Control Board Lockup / Firmware Hang
Symptom
Unit turns on by itself or starts a program without pressing any buttons.
Phantom Key Press / Control Panel Short
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