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Princess 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
Display shows E1 and the air fryer will not start heating.
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit
E2
Display shows E2 and the air fryer stops heating shortly after start.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Overheat Detection
E3
Display shows E3 and the unit shuts off or never reaches set temperature.
Overtemperature Protection / High Temperature Error
E4
Display shows E4 and the air fryer will not start or stops mid-cycle.
Overvoltage / Undervoltage or Internal Control Error
E5
Display shows E5 and the unit beeps and refuses to start.
Overcurrent / Heater Circuit Fault
E6
Display shows E6 and the fan does not run; no hot air circulation.
Convection Fan Motor Fault
E7
Display shows E7 and the unit will not start; sometimes accompanied by a beeping sound.
Door / Basket Switch Fault
E8
Display shows E8 and the unit powers on but cannot start any cooking program.
Keypad / Touch Control Panel Fault
E9
Display shows E9 and the unit shuts down shortly after starting.
Internal Communication Error Between UI and Main PCB
H1
Display shows H1 and the air fryer does not heat properly.
Low Temperature / Sensor Below Range
H2
Display shows H2 and the unit stops heating mid-cycle.
High Temperature / Sensor Above Range
Symptom
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights or display.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Air fryer emits a burning plastic or electrical smell when in use.
Overheating Wiring / Component Failure
Symptom
Air fryer heats but never reaches set temperature; cooking takes much longer than normal.
Inaccurate Temperature Regulation
Symptom
Air fryer overheats; food burns quickly and there is a strong smell of burning.
Runaway Heating / Thermostat Failure
Symptom
Air fryer powers on but will not start; display works but Start button does nothing.
Start Circuit / Control Lock Fault
Symptom
Air fryer runs but does not heat; fan operates and timer counts down but food stays cold.
Heating Element Circuit Failure
Symptom
Air fryer turns off mid-cycle and restarts or stays off.
Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Cutout Tripping
Symptom
Basket is difficult to insert or remove; it jams or scrapes the housing.
Mechanical Basket Rail / Guide Deformation
Symptom
Basket will not lock into place; the unit shows door/basket open and will not start.
Basket Latch / Switch Engagement Failure
Symptom
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi app (on smart models) cannot connect to the air fryer.
Wireless Communication Failure
Symptom
Condensation or small amounts of water dripping from the back or sides during cooking.
Normal Steam Condensation / Drainage Issue
Symptom
Cooking results are uneven; some areas of food are burnt while others are undercooked.
Uneven Airflow / Temperature Distribution
Symptom
Display is very dim or flickering, but the unit still operates.
Display Backlight / Power Supply Degradation
Symptom
Display works but temperature or time cannot be adjusted.
Partial Keypad Failure
Symptom
Excessive smoke coming from the air fryer during cooking.
Grease and Residue Combustion
Symptom
Fan does not run; heater may still get hot but air is not circulating.
Convection Fan Not Operating
Symptom
Fan is very noisy, rattling, or scraping during operation.
Mechanical Fan Noise / Imbalance
Symptom
LED indicators or icons on the panel do not match the selected program (wrong lights on).
UI Logic / Display Mapping Fault
Symptom
Non-stick coating on basket or pan is peeling or flaking.
Coating Degradation
Symptom
Oil or grease leaking from the bottom of the air fryer onto the countertop.
Pan / Drawer Seal Leakage
Symptom
Plastic housing or handle becomes excessively hot to touch during use.
Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation
Symptom
Timer counts down but heater and fan do not run; only the display is active.
Output Drive Failure on Main PCB
Symptom
Unit beeps repeatedly and stops cooking before the timer ends, without showing an error code.
Safety Interlock or Overheat Protection Activation
Symptom
Unit emits a loud pop and then stops working.
Component Catastrophic Failure
Symptom
Unit makes a high-pitched whining or buzzing noise from the electronics area.
Electrical Coil Whine / Vibrating Components
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when turned on.
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage
Symptom
Unit vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during operation.
Mechanical Vibration / Imbalance
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