Hamilton Beach 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
E2
Air fryer beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a cooking cycle.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Overtemperature Detection
E3
Display shows E3 and the air fryer shuts off or will not start a cycle.
Overtemperature Protection / High Limit Trip
E4
Air fryer displays E4 and will not heat or complete a cooking cycle.
Heater Circuit Fault / Overcurrent Detection
E5
E5 appears on the display and the unit shuts down or refuses to start.
Power Supply / Voltage Error
E6
Display shows E6 and the air fryer will not respond to temperature or time settings.
Keypad / Touch Panel Communication Error
E7
E7 error appears and the air fryer fan does not run or stops shortly after starting.
Fan Motor Fault / Tachometer Error
E8
Air fryer shows E8 and shuts off mid‑cycle, often when cooking at higher temperatures.
Internal Overheat / Thermal Fuse Trip Detected
E9
E9 appears on the display and the unit will not start; sometimes accompanied by flickering display.
Internal Communication / MCU Error
EO
Display shows EO or 0E and the air fryer will not start a cooking cycle.
Door / Basket Detection Error
Symptom
Air fryer basket does not lock securely; cooking stops when the basket is slightly moved.
Basket Latch / Interlock Misengagement
Symptom
Air fryer basket is difficult to insert or remove; it feels misaligned or jams.
Basket Rail or Latch Misalignment
Symptom
Air fryer beeps repeatedly and will not accept new settings after a cooking cycle completes.
Control Lockup / Overheat Protection Latch
Symptom
Air fryer continues to run the fan for a long time after the cooking cycle ends.
Extended Cool-Down Operation
Symptom
Air fryer display is very dim or flickers, but the unit still heats and cooks.
Display Backlight or Power Regulation Issue
Symptom
Air fryer emits a burning plastic or electrical smell during use.
Overheating Wiring or Component Failure
Symptom
Air fryer emits a strong chemical or paint-like odor on first few uses.
Burn-In of Manufacturing Residues
Symptom
Air fryer exterior gets excessively hot to the touch, especially on sides or bottom.
Insulation or Airflow Deficiency
Symptom
Air fryer fan is very loud, rattling, or grinding during operation.
Convection Fan Bearing Wear or Blade Imbalance
Symptom
Air fryer heats but takes much longer than normal to reach temperature; food is undercooked even after extending time.
Weak Heating Element or Temperature Calibration Drift
Symptom
Air fryer interior coating is blistering or discoloring near the heating element.
Thermal Damage to Cavity Coating
Symptom
Air fryer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise when the fan is running.
Dry or Worn Fan Motor Bearings
Symptom
Air fryer powers on but does not heat; fan runs and timer counts down but food remains cold.
Open Heating Element Circuit
Symptom
Air fryer produces excessive smoke during cooking, even with normal foods like fries or chicken.
Grease Accumulation and Overheating
Symptom
Air fryer starts then shuts off randomly before the timer ends; may restart if you tap or move it.
Intermittent Power or Safety Interlock Loss
Symptom
Air fryer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when turned on or when heating starts.
Short Circuit or Ground Fault
Symptom
Air fryer will not power on at all; no lights, no beeps, completely dead.
No Power / Open Input Circuit
Symptom
Buttons beep but the air fryer will not start cooking; timer and temperature can be set but heater and fan never turn on.
Start Command or Safety Interlock Not Engaging
Symptom
Condensation or water droplets collect around the control panel or drip from the front during cooking.
Steam Management / Gasket Issue
Symptom
Display lights up but buttons do not respond or only some buttons work intermittently.
Touch Keypad / Control Overlay Failure
Symptom
Display shows incorrect temperature or time, or settings change by themselves during cooking.
Control Board or Keypad Input Error
Symptom
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
Airflow Distribution or Basket Loading Issue
Symptom
Interior light (on models equipped with a viewing light) does not turn on, but the unit heats and cooks normally.
Failed Cavity Lamp or Lamp Circuit
Symptom
Nonstick coating on basket or crisper tray is peeling or flaking.
Coating Degradation
Symptom
Timer counts down but fan does not run; food near the heater burns while lower areas stay raw.
Non-Operational Convection Fan
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Air fryer will not start and displays E1 on the control panel.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Air fryer beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a cooking cycle.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Overtemperature Detection | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the air fryer shuts off or will not start a cycle.
|
Overtemperature Protection / High Limit Trip | View Details |
| E4 |
Air fryer displays E4 and will not heat or complete a cooking cycle.
|
Heater Circuit Fault / Overcurrent Detection | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 appears on the display and the unit shuts down or refuses to start.
|
Power Supply / Voltage Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the air fryer will not respond to temperature or time settings.
|
Keypad / Touch Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error appears and the air fryer fan does not run or stops shortly after starting.
|
Fan Motor Fault / Tachometer Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Air fryer shows E8 and shuts off mid‑cycle, often when cooking at higher temperatures.
|
Internal Overheat / Thermal Fuse Trip Detected | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 appears on the display and the unit will not start; sometimes accompanied by flickering display.
|
Internal Communication / MCU Error | View Details |
| EO |
Display shows EO or 0E and the air fryer will not start a cooking cycle.
|
Door / Basket Detection Error | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer basket does not lock securely; cooking stops when the basket is slightly moved.
|
Basket Latch / Interlock Misengagement | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer basket is difficult to insert or remove; it feels misaligned or jams.
|
Basket Rail or Latch Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer beeps repeatedly and will not accept new settings after a cooking cycle completes.
|
Control Lockup / Overheat Protection Latch | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer continues to run the fan for a long time after the cooking cycle ends.
|
Extended Cool-Down Operation | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer display is very dim or flickers, but the unit still heats and cooks.
|
Display Backlight or Power Regulation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer emits a burning plastic or electrical smell during use.
|
Overheating Wiring or Component Failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer emits a strong chemical or paint-like odor on first few uses.
|
Burn-In of Manufacturing Residues | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer exterior gets excessively hot to the touch, especially on sides or bottom.
|
Insulation or Airflow Deficiency | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer fan is very loud, rattling, or grinding during operation.
|
Convection Fan Bearing Wear or Blade Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer heats but takes much longer than normal to reach temperature; food is undercooked even after extending time.
|
Weak Heating Element or Temperature Calibration Drift | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer interior coating is blistering or discoloring near the heating element.
|
Thermal Damage to Cavity Coating | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise when the fan is running.
|
Dry or Worn Fan Motor Bearings | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer powers on but does not heat; fan runs and timer counts down but food remains cold.
|
Open Heating Element Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer produces excessive smoke during cooking, even with normal foods like fries or chicken.
|
Grease Accumulation and Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer starts then shuts off randomly before the timer ends; may restart if you tap or move it.
|
Intermittent Power or Safety Interlock Loss | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when turned on or when heating starts.
|
Short Circuit or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer will not power on at all; no lights, no beeps, completely dead.
|
No Power / Open Input Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Buttons beep but the air fryer will not start cooking; timer and temperature can be set but heater and fan never turn on.
|
Start Command or Safety Interlock Not Engaging | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or water droplets collect around the control panel or drip from the front during cooking.
|
Steam Management / Gasket Issue | View Details |
| – |
Display lights up but buttons do not respond or only some buttons work intermittently.
|
Touch Keypad / Control Overlay Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display shows incorrect temperature or time, or settings change by themselves during cooking.
|
Control Board or Keypad Input Error | View Details |
| – |
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
|
Airflow Distribution or Basket Loading Issue | View Details |
| – |
Interior light (on models equipped with a viewing light) does not turn on, but the unit heats and cooks normally.
|
Failed Cavity Lamp or Lamp Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Nonstick coating on basket or crisper tray is peeling or flaking.
|
Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Timer counts down but fan does not run; food near the heater burns while lower areas stay raw.
|
Non-Operational Convection Fan | View Details |
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