Salter

Salter 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 is displayed and the air fryer will not start; sometimes appears after a power surge.
EEPROM / Internal Memory Error
E11
E11 appears and the unit beeps continuously until unplugged.
Door/Basket Detection Circuit Fault
E12
E12 is displayed and the unit will not respond to temperature changes or shows incorrect temperatures.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
E2
Air fryer beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a cooking cycle.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit
E3
Display shows E3 and the air fryer stops heating during operation.
Overtemperature Protection Trip / High Temperature Error
E4
Air fryer powers on but quickly shows E4 and will not heat.
Overheat Protection / Thermal Fuse Open
E5
E5 appears on the display and the unit will not start a cooking cycle.
Power Supply / Voltage Error
E6
Display shows E6 and the air fryer will not heat or start.
Heater Circuit Fault / Open Heating Element
E7
E7 error appears and the fan does not run, or the unit shuts down shortly after starting.
Fan Motor Fault / Fan Feedback Error
E8
E8 is displayed and the unit will not respond to temperature or time settings.
Keypad / Touch Control Panel Communication Error
E9
E9 appears and the unit shuts off or fails to start, sometimes accompanied by a burning smell previously.
Internal Overheat / Safety Cut‑Out Error
Symptom
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Air fryer emits a strong burning plastic or electrical smell during use.
Overheating Wiring / Component Failure
Symptom
Air fryer fan is very loud, rattling, or grinding during operation.
Noisy Circulation Fan / Fan Bearing Wear
Symptom
Air fryer heats but does not reach the set temperature; cooking takes much longer than expected.
Underheating / Inaccurate Temperature Control
Symptom
Air fryer leaks oil or liquid onto the countertop during or after cooking.
Oil / Liquid Leakage
Symptom
Air fryer overheats, burning food even at normal settings; exterior may feel excessively hot.
Overheating / Temperature Runaway
Symptom
Air fryer powers on but will not start when the start button is pressed; no error code displayed.
Start Circuit / User Interface Logic Fault
Symptom
Air fryer produces excessive smoke during cooking, especially with fatty foods.
Excessive Grease Smoke / Poor Ventilation
Symptom
Air fryer shuts off mid‑cycle without any error code; may restart after cooling.
Thermal Cut‑Out Tripping / Intermittent Power Loss
Symptom
Air fryer turns on and fan runs, but there is no heat; food remains uncooked.
No Heat / Open Heating Circuit
Symptom
Basket is difficult to insert or remove; it jams or does not slide smoothly.
Basket Rail / Latch Misalignment
Symptom
Basket will not lock into place; the unit will not start because it thinks the basket is not inserted.
Basket Latch / Detection Failure
Symptom
Buttons or touch controls are unresponsive or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Sensor Failure
Symptom
Condensation or water droplets form on the control panel or around the handle during cooking.
Condensation / Steam Management Issue
Symptom
Display is dim, flickering, or some segments are missing.
LED Display / LCD Module Fault
Symptom
Exterior of the air fryer becomes extremely hot to touch during normal use.
Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation
Symptom
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
Uneven Airflow / Temperature Distribution
Symptom
Handle becomes loose or wobbly when pulling out the basket.
Loose Basket Handle Assembly
Symptom
Non‑stick coating on the basket or pan is peeling or flaking.
Non‑Stick Coating Degradation
Symptom
Strong unpleasant odor (rancid or musty) from the air fryer even before cooking.
Odor Contamination / Bacterial Growth
Symptom
Timer counts down too fast or too slow compared to real time.
Timer / Clock Calibration Error
Symptom
Unit beeps repeatedly and will not start, even though the display looks normal.
Safety Interlock / Error Beep Without Code
Symptom
Unit emits a high‑pitched whining or electrical buzzing noise.
Electrical Noise / Coil Whine
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuses when turned on.
Short Circuit / Overcurrent Fault
Symptom
Unit vibrates excessively or "walks" on the countertop during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Imbalanced Fan
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