Morphy Richards

Morphy Richards 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 program.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit
E3
Display shows E3 and the air fryer stops heating during operation.
Overtemperature Protection / High Temperature Error
E4
E4 appears on the display and the unit will not start or stops mid‑cycle.
Overcurrent / Heater Circuit Fault
E5
E5 error code appears and the air fryer does not heat, fan may still run.
Heater Open Circuit / No Heating Detected
E6
E6 is displayed and the fan does not run or stops unexpectedly.
Fan Motor Fault / Fan Tachometer Error
E7
E7 appears and the air fryer will not start; sometimes accompanied by a continuous beeping.
Door / Basket Detection Switch Fault
E8
E8 error code with no heating and sometimes no display backlight.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault
E9
E9 is displayed and the unit shuts down shortly after starting.
Internal Communication / MCU Error
H1
Display shows H1 and the air fryer refuses to start a cooking cycle.
Overheat Lockout / High Temperature Detected at Start
H2
H2 error appears and the unit stops heating mid‑cycle.
Overheat Trip at Heater / Thermal Cut‑Out Activated
P1
P1 flashes and the unit will not start; sometimes accompanied by a rapid beep sequence.
Pan / Drawer Not Detected
P2
P2 error and the unit stops partway through cooking, often when the basket is removed and reinserted.
Interruption / Basket Removal Error
Symptom
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights, no beeps.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Air fryer leaks oil or liquid onto the countertop during or after cooking.
Oil / Liquid Leakage
Symptom
Air fryer makes loud rattling or grinding noises during operation.
Mechanical Noise / Fan or Motor Fault
Symptom
Air fryer overheats, burning food even at low temperature settings.
Temperature Regulation Failure
Symptom
Air fryer runs but does not heat; fan operates and timer counts down, food remains cold.
No Heat / Heater Circuit Open
Symptom
Air fryer shuts off mid‑cycle and will not turn back on until cooled.
Thermal Overload / Safety Cut‑Out Activation
Symptom
Basket will not lock into place; unit shows door/basket open error.
Latch / Locking Mechanism Failure
Symptom
Burning smell or smoke coming from the air fryer during use.
Overheating / Grease Ignition Risk
Symptom
Buttons or touch controls respond intermittently or activate by themselves.
Keypad / Touch Sensor Malfunction
Symptom
Condensation or water droplets collecting under or around the air fryer.
Condensation / Moisture Leakage
Symptom
Cooking results are undercooked; air fryer seems too cool even at maximum setting.
Low Temperature / Underheating
Symptom
Display is dim, flickering, or segments are missing.
Display Module / Backlight Failure
Symptom
Display works but fan does not run; unit heats unevenly or overheats.
Fan Not Running
Symptom
Drawer or basket is difficult to insert or remove; may jam halfway.
Mechanical Jamming / Drawer Misalignment
Symptom
Excessive vibration or shaking of the air fryer during operation.
Imbalance / Loose Internal Components
Symptom
Food cooks unevenly; some areas burnt while others are undercooked.
Uneven Airflow / Temperature Distribution
Symptom
High‑pitched squealing noise when the air fryer is running.
Fan Motor Bearing Wear
Symptom
Interior light (on models equipped with a viewing light) does not turn on, though unit otherwise works.
Cavity Lamp Failure
Symptom
Non‑stick coating on basket or pan is peeling or flaking.
Coating Degradation / Surface Damage
Symptom
Persistent plastic or chemical smell from a new or lightly used air fryer.
Off‑Gassing / Residue on Heating Components
Symptom
Rubber or plastic parts (handles, feet, trim) are melting or deforming.
Local Overheating / Heat Shield Failure
Symptom
Strong electrical or burning electronics smell from the control panel area.
PCB Overheating / Component Failure
Symptom
Timer counts down but heater and fan both remain off intermittently.
Intermittent Power to Load / PCB Relay Fault
Symptom
Unit beeps repeatedly and cancels cooking when the basket is shaken or moved slightly.
Intermittent Basket Detection / Loose Switch
Symptom
Unit powers on but will not start any cooking program; pressing Start does nothing.
Control Panel Input / Start Key Failure
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when heating starts.
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage
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