Kenwood
Kenwood 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 appears and the air fryer shuts off shortly after starting, often with the fan stopping abruptly.
Overcurrent / Short Circuit Protection
E2
Air fryer stops heating and displays E2 shortly after starting a cooking cycle.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit
E3
Display shows E3 and the air fryer overheats or shuts down prematurely.
Overtemperature Protection / High Temperature Error
E4
E4 appears on the display and the unit will not start or stops mid‑cycle.
Overheat / Thermal Fuse Open
E5
E5 error code appears and the air fryer will not heat, though the fan may still run.
Heater Circuit Fault / Open Heating Element
E6
E6 is displayed and the unit will not start; sometimes accompanied by a beeping alarm.
Fan Motor Fault / Fan Tachometer Error
E7
E7 appears and the air fryer will not start; sometimes occurs when plugging in or after a power cut.
Input Voltage / Power Supply Error
E8
E8 error code and the display or touch panel behaves erratically or is blank.
User Interface / Touch Panel Communication Error
E9
E9 is displayed and the unit will not start; sometimes accompanied by a continuous beep.
Internal Communication / MCU Error
Symptom
Air fryer powers on but does not heat; fan runs and timer counts down, food remains raw.
Heating Element Failure Without Error Code
Symptom
Air fryer produces excessive smoke during cooking, especially with fatty foods.
Excessive Smoke / Grease Ignition Risk
Symptom
Air fryer shuts off mid‑cycle and loses all power; may restart after cooling.
Thermal Cut‑Out Tripping
Symptom
Air fryer vibrates excessively or moves slightly on the countertop during use.
Excessive Vibration
Symptom
Air fryer will not power on at all; no lights, no beeps.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Basket will not insert fully or the unit does not start unless the basket is pushed hard.
Basket Detection / Safety Microswitch Misalignment
Symptom
Buttons or touch controls get very hot to touch during cooking.
Heat Migration to Control Panel
Symptom
Condensation or water droplets visible inside the display window or behind the control panel.
Moisture Ingress into Control Area
Symptom
Display lights up but buttons do not respond or only some functions work intermittently.
Unresponsive Touch Panel
Symptom
Display shows incorrect temperature or time, or settings change by themselves.
Control Panel Calibration / Electrical Interference
Symptom
Exterior of the air fryer becomes excessively hot to touch during operation.
Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation
Symptom
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
Uneven Airflow / Temperature Distribution
Symptom
High‑pitched squealing noise when the air fryer is running.
Fan Motor Lubrication / Bearing Squeal
Symptom
Interior light (on models equipped with a viewing light) does not turn on, but the fryer otherwise works.
Cavity Lamp Failure
Symptom
Loud rattling or grinding noise from the top or rear of the air fryer during operation.
Noisy Fan / Fan Bearing Wear
Symptom
Non‑stick coating on basket or pan is peeling or flaking.
Coating Degradation
Symptom
Noticeable burning smell during operation, even when the unit is clean.
Overheating Components / Insulation Odor
Symptom
Oil or grease leaking from the bottom of the air fryer onto the countertop.
Pan or Basket Leakage
Symptom
Strong chemical or plastic smell persists after many uses.
Persistent Off‑Gassing / Material Overheat
Symptom
Timer counts down but fan and heater do not start; only the display is active.
Output Drive Failure
Symptom
Timer does not count down correctly; cooking ends too early or too late.
Timing Circuit / Clock Drift
Symptom
Unit beeps and shows a door/basket icon or will not start, even though the basket is fully inserted (no explicit code).
Drawer Interlock Fault
Symptom
Unit emits a buzzing or humming noise from the control area even when not actively heating.
Power Supply Transformer / SMPS Noise
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when starting a cooking cycle.
Earth Leakage / Short to Ground
| 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 |
| E10 |
E10 appears and the air fryer shuts off shortly after starting, often with the fan stopping abruptly.
|
Overcurrent / Short Circuit Protection | View Details |
| E2 |
Air fryer stops heating and displays E2 shortly after starting a cooking cycle.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the air fryer overheats or shuts down prematurely.
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Overtemperature Protection / High Temperature Error | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 appears on the display and the unit will not start or stops mid‑cycle.
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Overheat / Thermal Fuse Open | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error code appears and the air fryer will not heat, though the fan may still run.
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Heater Circuit Fault / Open Heating Element | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 is displayed and the unit will not start; sometimes accompanied by a beeping alarm.
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Fan Motor Fault / Fan Tachometer Error | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 appears and the air fryer will not start; sometimes occurs when plugging in or after a power cut.
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Input Voltage / Power Supply Error | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error code and the display or touch panel behaves erratically or is blank.
|
User Interface / Touch Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 is displayed and the unit will not start; sometimes accompanied by a continuous beep.
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Internal Communication / MCU Error | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer powers on but does not heat; fan runs and timer counts down, food remains raw.
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Heating Element Failure Without Error Code | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer produces excessive smoke during cooking, especially with fatty foods.
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Excessive Smoke / Grease Ignition Risk | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer shuts off mid‑cycle and loses all power; may restart after cooling.
|
Thermal Cut‑Out Tripping | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer vibrates excessively or moves slightly on the countertop during use.
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Excessive Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer will not power on at all; no lights, no beeps.
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No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Basket will not insert fully or the unit does not start unless the basket is pushed hard.
|
Basket Detection / Safety Microswitch Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Buttons or touch controls get very hot to touch during cooking.
|
Heat Migration to Control Panel | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or water droplets visible inside the display window or behind the control panel.
|
Moisture Ingress into Control Area | View Details |
| – |
Display lights up but buttons do not respond or only some functions work intermittently.
|
Unresponsive Touch Panel | View Details |
| – |
Display shows incorrect temperature or time, or settings change by themselves.
|
Control Panel Calibration / Electrical Interference | View Details |
| – |
Exterior of the air fryer becomes excessively hot to touch during operation.
|
Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
|
Uneven Airflow / Temperature Distribution | View Details |
| – |
High‑pitched squealing noise when the air fryer is running.
|
Fan Motor Lubrication / Bearing Squeal | View Details |
| – |
Interior light (on models equipped with a viewing light) does not turn on, but the fryer otherwise works.
|
Cavity Lamp Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud rattling or grinding noise from the top or rear of the air fryer during operation.
|
Noisy Fan / Fan Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Non‑stick coating on basket or pan is peeling or flaking.
|
Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Noticeable burning smell during operation, even when the unit is clean.
|
Overheating Components / Insulation Odor | View Details |
| – |
Oil or grease leaking from the bottom of the air fryer onto the countertop.
|
Pan or Basket Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical or plastic smell persists after many uses.
|
Persistent Off‑Gassing / Material Overheat | View Details |
| – |
Timer counts down but fan and heater do not start; only the display is active.
|
Output Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Timer does not count down correctly; cooking ends too early or too late.
|
Timing Circuit / Clock Drift | View Details |
| – |
Unit beeps and shows a door/basket icon or will not start, even though the basket is fully inserted (no explicit code).
|
Drawer Interlock Fault | View Details |
| – |
Unit emits a buzzing or humming noise from the control area even when not actively heating.
|
Power Supply Transformer / SMPS Noise | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when starting a cooking cycle.
|
Earth Leakage / Short to Ground | View Details |
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