Kenmore 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 and the fan speed seems abnormal or the unit shuts off.
Cooling or convection fan speed fault
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 triggered
E3
Display shows E3 and the air fryer will not heat.
Heater circuit open or heating element failure
E4
Air fryer powers on but quickly shows E4 and shuts off.
Over-voltage or power supply fault
E5
E5 appears on the display and the unit will not start a cooking cycle.
Low-voltage or power supply undervoltage detected
E6
Air fryer displays E6 and the fan does not run.
Fan motor circuit failure
E7
E7 error appears and the air fryer shuts down mid-cycle.
Internal communication error between display PCB and power PCB
E8
Air fryer shows E8 and will not respond to touch inputs.
Touch panel or keypad failure
E9
E9 error appears and the basket will not lock or the unit will not start.
Basket detection or door switch fault
Err
Display shows 'Err' and the unit will not operate.
General control system fault
H1
Display shows H1 and the unit overheats or shuts off quickly.
High temperature warning / overheating
H2
H2 error appears and the air fryer will not heat properly.
Low temperature or sensor calibration error
PF
PF appears on the display and the last cooking cycle is interrupted.
Power failure or interruption detected
Symptom
Air fryer does not power on at all (no lights, no display).
No power / dead unit
Symptom
Air fryer emits a burning smell or smoke during use.
Overheating of residues or electrical components
Symptom
Air fryer fan does not run; heat builds up unevenly or unit shuts down.
Convection fan not operating
Symptom
Air fryer heats very slowly or never reaches the set temperature.
Underheating / partial heater failure
Symptom
Air fryer leaks grease or liquid onto the countertop.
Basket or pan seal failure
Symptom
Air fryer makes loud rattling or grinding noises during operation.
Mechanical vibration or fan imbalance
Symptom
Air fryer overheats and burns food even at normal settings.
Overheating / temperature regulation failure
Symptom
Air fryer powers on but will not start when Start button is pressed.
Start circuit or safety interlock not engaging
Symptom
Air fryer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet.
Electrical short or ground fault
Symptom
Air fryer turns off by itself in the middle of cooking with no error code.
Intermittent power loss or thermal shutdown
Symptom
Basket is difficult to insert or remove; unit may not detect basket properly.
Mechanical basket rail or latch misalignment
Symptom
Buttons beep but settings do not change or temperature/time cannot be adjusted.
User interface logic or encoder fault
Symptom
Condensation or steam collects on the control panel or drips from the unit.
Excess moisture and condensation management issue
Symptom
Display and lights flicker or dim during operation.
Unstable internal power or poor electrical connection
Symptom
Display is blank but the unit seems warm or makes noise.
Display failure with active power circuit
Symptom
Exterior of the air fryer becomes excessively hot to the touch.
Insulation or airflow deficiency
Symptom
Fan runs but there is no heat; food remains uncooked.
No heat / open heater circuit
Symptom
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
Airflow distribution or temperature uniformity issue
Symptom
Interior light (if equipped) does not turn on, but unit otherwise works.
Cavity light failure
Symptom
Strong plastic or chemical odor persists after several uses.
Off-gassing from new components or overheated plastic parts
Symptom
Timer counts down but the heater and fan never turn on.
Output drive failure from control board
Symptom
Touch buttons are unresponsive or respond intermittently.
User interface / touch panel malfunction
Symptom
Unit vibrates excessively or "walks" on the countertop during operation.
Excessive vibration / imbalance
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CF |
Display shows CF and the fan speed seems abnormal or the unit shuts off.
|
Cooling or convection fan speed fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Air fryer will not start and displays E1 on the control panel.
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Open or shorted temperature sensor circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Air fryer beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a cooking cycle.
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Over-temperature protection triggered | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the air fryer will not heat.
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Heater circuit open or heating element failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Air fryer powers on but quickly shows E4 and shuts off.
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Over-voltage or power supply fault | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 appears on the display and the unit will not start a cooking cycle.
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Low-voltage or power supply undervoltage detected | View Details |
| E6 |
Air fryer displays E6 and the fan does not run.
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Fan motor circuit failure | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error appears and the air fryer shuts down mid-cycle.
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Internal communication error between display PCB and power PCB | View Details |
| E8 |
Air fryer shows E8 and will not respond to touch inputs.
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Touch panel or keypad failure | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error appears and the basket will not lock or the unit will not start.
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Basket detection or door switch fault | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows 'Err' and the unit will not operate.
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General control system fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 and the unit overheats or shuts off quickly.
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High temperature warning / overheating | View Details |
| H2 |
H2 error appears and the air fryer will not heat properly.
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Low temperature or sensor calibration error | View Details |
| PF |
PF appears on the display and the last cooking cycle is interrupted.
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Power failure or interruption detected | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer does not power on at all (no lights, no display).
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No power / dead unit | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer emits a burning smell or smoke during use.
|
Overheating of residues or electrical components | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer fan does not run; heat builds up unevenly or unit shuts down.
|
Convection fan not operating | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer heats very slowly or never reaches the set temperature.
|
Underheating / partial heater failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer leaks grease or liquid onto the countertop.
|
Basket or pan seal failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer makes loud rattling or grinding noises during operation.
|
Mechanical vibration or fan imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer overheats and burns food even at normal settings.
|
Overheating / temperature regulation failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer powers on but will not start when Start button is pressed.
|
Start circuit or safety interlock not engaging | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet.
|
Electrical short or ground fault | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer turns off by itself in the middle of cooking with no error code.
|
Intermittent power loss or thermal shutdown | View Details |
| – |
Basket is difficult to insert or remove; unit may not detect basket properly.
|
Mechanical basket rail or latch misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Buttons beep but settings do not change or temperature/time cannot be adjusted.
|
User interface logic or encoder fault | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or steam collects on the control panel or drips from the unit.
|
Excess moisture and condensation management issue | View Details |
| – |
Display and lights flicker or dim during operation.
|
Unstable internal power or poor electrical connection | View Details |
| – |
Display is blank but the unit seems warm or makes noise.
|
Display failure with active power circuit | View Details |
| – |
Exterior of the air fryer becomes excessively hot to the touch.
|
Insulation or airflow deficiency | View Details |
| – |
Fan runs but there is no heat; food remains uncooked.
|
No heat / open heater circuit | View Details |
| – |
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
|
Airflow distribution or temperature uniformity issue | View Details |
| – |
Interior light (if equipped) does not turn on, but unit otherwise works.
|
Cavity light failure | View Details |
| – |
Strong plastic or chemical odor persists after several uses.
|
Off-gassing from new components or overheated plastic parts | View Details |
| – |
Timer counts down but the heater and fan never turn on.
|
Output drive failure from control board | View Details |
| – |
Touch buttons are unresponsive or respond intermittently.
|
User interface / touch panel malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Unit vibrates excessively or "walks" on the countertop during operation.
|
Excessive vibration / imbalance | View Details |
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