Frigidaire

Frigidaire 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
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit
E10
E10 error appears and the basket light or sensor icon flashes; unit will not start
Basket Presence / Drawer Micro-Switch Fault
E11
E11 error code and the unit shuts down shortly after starting
Internal Overcurrent / Short Circuit Protection
E12
E12 error appears and the unit will not power on fully or shuts off randomly
Internal Power Supply Overheat / Regulator Fault
E2
Air fryer beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a cooking cycle
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit
E3
Display shows E3 and the air fryer shuts off or will not heat properly
Overtemperature Protection / High Temperature Fault
E4
E4 error appears and the air fryer will not start or stops mid-cycle
Overheat / Thermal Fuse or Thermostat Trip
E5
E5 error code appears and the unit will not heat or shuts off quickly
Power Supply / Voltage Error
E6
E6 error displays and the fan does not run or runs erratically
Fan Motor or Fan Tachometer Fault
E7
E7 appears and the air fryer will not heat, though the fan may still run
Heating Element Circuit Fault
E8
E8 error code appears and the display or buttons behave erratically
Control Panel / Keypad Communication Error
E9
E9 error displays and the unit will not respond to any button presses
Main Control Board Failure
Symptom
Air fryer basket is difficult to insert or remove; may not click into place
Mechanical Drawer / Basket Alignment Issue
Symptom
Air fryer beeps continuously or randomly without user input
Control Logic or Keypad Stuck Input
Symptom
Air fryer cycles on and off rapidly, causing inconsistent cooking
Erratic Temperature Control / Relay Chatter
Symptom
Air fryer display works but shuts off mid-cycle and restarts or goes blank
Intermittent Power Loss / Overheat of Electronics
Symptom
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights or display
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Air fryer does not respond after a power outage or surge
Post-Surge Control Lockup or Damage
Symptom
Air fryer door or drawer does not stay closed during cooking
Latch or Drawer Retention Failure
Symptom
Air fryer emits a burning plastic or electrical smell
Overheating or Electrical Insulation Breakdown
Symptom
Air fryer exterior becomes excessively hot to the touch
Insulation or Airflow Deficiency
Symptom
Air fryer fan continues to run for an unusually long time after cooking ends
Cool-Down Cycle Extended / Control Logic Issue
Symptom
Air fryer fan is not running; food cooks unevenly or not at all
Convection Fan Failure
Symptom
Air fryer leaks grease or liquid onto the countertop
Basket Seal / Drawer Leak
Symptom
Air fryer makes loud rattling or grinding noise during operation
Mechanical Vibration / Fan or Motor Noise
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 Start button
User Interface / Start Circuit Fault
Symptom
Air fryer produces a high-pitched squeal during operation
Fan Motor Bearing or Airflow Noise
Symptom
Air fryer runs but does not heat; food remains cold
No Heat / Open Heater Circuit
Symptom
Air fryer timer counts down but temperature never reaches set point; undercooked food
Inaccurate Temperature / Underheating
Symptom
Air fryer trips the household circuit breaker when turned on
Short Circuit or Overcurrent Draw
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or respond intermittently
Touch Panel / Keypad Failure
Symptom
Display is very dim or flickers during operation
LED Display Power or Connection Issue
Symptom
Excessive smoke coming from air fryer during cooking
Grease Ignition Risk / Excessive Residue on Heater
Symptom
Interior light (if equipped) does not turn on during cooking
Cavity Lamp Failure
Symptom
Nonstick coating on basket is peeling or flaking
Coating Degradation / Surface Damage
Symptom
Strong unpleasant odor from air fryer even after several uses
Odor Retention / Residue Build-up
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