Russell Hobbs 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; display shows E1 immediately when powered or when pressing Start.
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit
E10
E10 appears; unit may not respond to temperature or time settings correctly.
Keypad / Touch Panel Fault
E2
Air fryer beeps and shows E2; fan and heater do not start.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Overrange
E3
Display shows E3 during cooking; unit stops heating but fan may continue.
Overtemperature Protection Triggered
E4
E4 appears on the display; unit will not start or stops mid-cycle.
Overheat / Thermal Cut-Out Fault
E5
E5 error on display; unit may beep and refuse to start heating.
Heater Circuit Fault / Open Heating Element
E6
E6 appears; unit powers but fan and heater do not run.
Fan Motor Fault / Tachometer Error
E7
E7 error code; unit beeps and stops shortly after starting.
Door/Basket Position Sensor Fault
E8
E8 displayed; unit may power on but controls are unresponsive or shut down quickly.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault
E9
E9 error; unit may start but then shuts off and displays the code.
Internal Communication Error (Display to Main PCB)
Symptom
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights or display.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Air fryer heats but temperature is too low; food takes much longer than expected to cook.
Underheating / Temperature Calibration Drift
Symptom
Air fryer overheats; food burns quickly even at normal settings.
Overheating / Temperature Control Failure
Symptom
Air fryer powers on but will not start cooking when Start is pressed; no error code displayed.
Start Inhibit / Basket Not Detected
Symptom
Air fryer runs but does not heat; food remains cold or only slightly warm.
No Heat / Heating Element Not Energizing
Symptom
Air fryer vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during use.
Excessive Vibration
Symptom
Burning smell (plastic or electrical) coming from the air fryer during use.
Overheating Wiring / Component Failure
Symptom
Buttons or touch controls do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Sensor Failure
Symptom
Condensation or water dripping from the bottom or sides of the air fryer.
Condensation Drainage / Steam Management
Symptom
Display is dim, flickering, or segments are missing.
LED Display / LCD Fault
Symptom
Drawer will not close fully; the unit will not start.
Drawer Obstruction / Latch Fault
Symptom
Drawer/basket is difficult to insert or remove; it sticks or jams.
Drawer Rail / Latch Misalignment
Symptom
Exterior of the air fryer becomes excessively hot to touch during operation.
Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation
Symptom
Fan is not running; little or no airflow from vents, but heater may still get hot.
Fan Not Operating
Symptom
Food is unevenly cooked; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
Uneven Airflow / Circulation Issue
Symptom
High-pitched squealing noise when the air fryer is running.
Fan Motor Bearing Wear
Symptom
Interior light (if fitted) does not turn on, but the unit otherwise works normally.
Cavity Lamp Failure
Symptom
Loud rattling or grinding noise from the top of the air fryer during operation.
Fan Noise / Mechanical Interference
Symptom
Mechanical timer knob (on analogue models) does not turn smoothly or sticks.
Timer Mechanism Wear / Contamination
Symptom
Mechanical timer runs but air fryer does not heat or fan does not run (analogue models).
Timer Contact Failure
Symptom
Non-stick coating on basket is peeling or flaking.
Basket Coating Degradation
Symptom
Smoke coming from the air fryer during cooking.
Excess Grease / Oil Smoke
Symptom
Strong chemical or plastic smell during the first few uses.
Initial Burn-In Odor
Symptom
Timer counts down but heater and fan do not run; unit appears silent.
Output Drive Failure
Symptom
Unit shuts off randomly during cooking and may restart after cooling.
Intermittent Thermal Cut-Out / Overheat Protection
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or turned on.
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Air fryer will not start; display shows E1 immediately when powered or when pressing Start.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 appears; unit may not respond to temperature or time settings correctly.
|
Keypad / Touch Panel Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Air fryer beeps and shows E2; fan and heater do not start.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Overrange | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 during cooking; unit stops heating but fan may continue.
|
Overtemperature Protection Triggered | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 appears on the display; unit will not start or stops mid-cycle.
|
Overheat / Thermal Cut-Out Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error on display; unit may beep and refuse to start heating.
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Heater Circuit Fault / Open Heating Element | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 appears; unit powers but fan and heater do not run.
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Fan Motor Fault / Tachometer Error | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error code; unit beeps and stops shortly after starting.
|
Door/Basket Position Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 displayed; unit may power on but controls are unresponsive or shut down quickly.
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Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error; unit may start but then shuts off and displays the code.
|
Internal Communication Error (Display to Main PCB) | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights or display.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer heats but temperature is too low; food takes much longer than expected to cook.
|
Underheating / Temperature Calibration Drift | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer overheats; food burns quickly even at normal settings.
|
Overheating / Temperature Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer powers on but will not start cooking when Start is pressed; no error code displayed.
|
Start Inhibit / Basket Not Detected | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer runs but does not heat; food remains cold or only slightly warm.
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No Heat / Heating Element Not Energizing | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during use.
|
Excessive Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Burning smell (plastic or electrical) coming from the air fryer during use.
|
Overheating Wiring / Component Failure | View Details |
| – |
Buttons or touch controls do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad / Touch Sensor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or water dripping from the bottom or sides of the air fryer.
|
Condensation Drainage / Steam Management | View Details |
| – |
Display is dim, flickering, or segments are missing.
|
LED Display / LCD Fault | View Details |
| – |
Drawer will not close fully; the unit will not start.
|
Drawer Obstruction / Latch Fault | View Details |
| – |
Drawer/basket is difficult to insert or remove; it sticks or jams.
|
Drawer Rail / Latch Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Exterior of the air fryer becomes excessively hot to touch during operation.
|
Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Fan is not running; little or no airflow from vents, but heater may still get hot.
|
Fan Not Operating | View Details |
| – |
Food is unevenly cooked; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
|
Uneven Airflow / Circulation Issue | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squealing noise when the air fryer is running.
|
Fan Motor Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Interior light (if fitted) does not turn on, but the unit otherwise works normally.
|
Cavity Lamp Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud rattling or grinding noise from the top of the air fryer during operation.
|
Fan Noise / Mechanical Interference | View Details |
| – |
Mechanical timer knob (on analogue models) does not turn smoothly or sticks.
|
Timer Mechanism Wear / Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Mechanical timer runs but air fryer does not heat or fan does not run (analogue models).
|
Timer Contact Failure | View Details |
| – |
Non-stick coating on basket is peeling or flaking.
|
Basket Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Smoke coming from the air fryer during cooking.
|
Excess Grease / Oil Smoke | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical or plastic smell during the first few uses.
|
Initial Burn-In Odor | View Details |
| – |
Timer counts down but heater and fan do not run; unit appears silent.
|
Output Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Unit shuts off randomly during cooking and may restart after cooling.
|
Intermittent Thermal Cut-Out / Overheat Protection | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or turned on.
|
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage | View Details |
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