Sunbeam 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 immediately when powered on or when pressing the Start button.
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit
E2
Air fryer beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a cooking cycle; heater does not energize.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit
E3
Display shows E3 and the air fryer shuts off or refuses to start; fan may still run briefly.
Overtemperature Protection Trip (High Temperature Fault)
E4
E4 appears on the display and the unit will not heat; fan may run but no cooking occurs.
Heater Circuit Open or Overheat Sensor Fault
E5
E5 error appears during preheat or mid-cycle; unit stops heating and may beep continuously.
Power Supply / Voltage Abnormality Detection
E6
E6 shows on the display and the fan does not run; unit may click but no airflow is felt.
Fan Motor Drive Fault
E7
E7 appears and the unit will not start; sometimes accompanied by a rapid beeping sound.
Door/Basket Detection Switch Fault
E8
E8 error code appears intermittently; unit may shut off mid-cycle without completing the timer.
Internal Communication / Control Logic Error
E9
E9 displays and the unit will not respond to temperature or time adjustments.
Keypad / Touch Panel Fault
Symptom
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights, no beeps, completely dead.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Air fryer heats but never reaches the set temperature; cooking takes much longer than expected.
Underheating / Insufficient Heat Output
Symptom
Air fryer overheats and burns food even when set to a low temperature.
Temperature Regulation Failure
Symptom
Air fryer powers on but will not start cooking when pressing Start; display and buttons seem normal.
Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Not Engaging
Symptom
Air fryer runs but does not heat; fan operates and timer counts down, but food remains cold.
Heating Element Not Energizing
Symptom
Air fryer runs but the basket handle or exterior surfaces become excessively hot to touch.
Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation
Symptom
Air fryer shuts off mid-cycle and loses all power, then may turn back on after cooling.
Thermal Overload / Intermittent Power Loss
Symptom
Basket does not lock securely; it feels loose or may fall out when pulled.
Basket Latch / Locking Mechanism Failure
Symptom
Burning plastic or electrical smell during use.
Overheating or Electrical Insulation Breakdown
Symptom
Buttons or touch controls are unresponsive or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Sensor Malfunction
Symptom
Condensation or small amounts of water dripping from the air fryer during or after use.
Normal Condensation / Minor Moisture Leak
Symptom
Convection fan is not running; food cooks unevenly and the top may burn while the bottom stays undercooked.
Convection Fan Not Operating
Symptom
Display is dim, flickering, or segments are missing.
LED Display / LCD Module Fault
Symptom
Drawer or basket is difficult to insert or remove; it may jam or scrape.
Drawer Alignment / Rail Deformation
Symptom
Excessive smoke coming from the air fryer during cooking.
Smoke Generation from Grease or Food Residue
Symptom
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
Airflow / Circulation Imbalance
Symptom
High-pitched squealing noise when the air fryer is running.
Fan Motor Bearing Wear
Symptom
Interior light (if equipped) does not turn on, but the unit otherwise works normally.
Cavity Lamp Failure
Symptom
Loud rattling or grinding noise from the air fryer during operation.
Mechanical Noise from Fan Assembly
Symptom
Non-stick coating on basket or pan is peeling or flaking.
Coating Degradation / Surface Damage
Symptom
Oil or liquid leaking from the bottom of the air fryer onto the countertop.
Leak from Drawer or Internal Pan
Symptom
Strong persistent food odors remain in the air fryer even after cleaning.
Odor Retention in Cavity and Filters
Symptom
Timer counts down too fast or too slow compared to real time.
Timer / Clock Calibration Error
Symptom
Unit beeps continuously or randomly without user input.
Alarm / Buzzer Circuit Malfunction
Symptom
Unit gives mild electric tingling when touching the metal exterior.
Grounding / Insulation Fault
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse when turned on.
Short Circuit / Overcurrent Fault
Symptom
Unit vibrates excessively or moves slightly on the countertop during operation.
Vibration / Imbalance
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Air fryer will not start and displays E1 immediately when powered on or when pressing the Start button.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Air fryer beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a cooking cycle; heater does not energize.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the air fryer shuts off or refuses to start; fan may still run briefly.
|
Overtemperature Protection Trip (High Temperature Fault) | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 appears on the display and the unit will not heat; fan may run but no cooking occurs.
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Heater Circuit Open or Overheat Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error appears during preheat or mid-cycle; unit stops heating and may beep continuously.
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Power Supply / Voltage Abnormality Detection | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 shows on the display and the fan does not run; unit may click but no airflow is felt.
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Fan Motor Drive Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 appears and the unit will not start; sometimes accompanied by a rapid beeping sound.
|
Door/Basket Detection Switch Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error code appears intermittently; unit may shut off mid-cycle without completing the timer.
|
Internal Communication / Control Logic Error | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 displays and the unit will not respond to temperature or time adjustments.
|
Keypad / Touch Panel Fault | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights, no beeps, completely dead.
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No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer heats but never reaches the set temperature; cooking takes much longer than expected.
|
Underheating / Insufficient Heat Output | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer overheats and burns food even when set to a low temperature.
|
Temperature Regulation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer powers on but will not start cooking when pressing Start; display and buttons seem normal.
|
Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Not Engaging | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer runs but does not heat; fan operates and timer counts down, but food remains cold.
|
Heating Element Not Energizing | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer runs but the basket handle or exterior surfaces become excessively hot to touch.
|
Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer shuts off mid-cycle and loses all power, then may turn back on after cooling.
|
Thermal Overload / Intermittent Power Loss | View Details |
| – |
Basket does not lock securely; it feels loose or may fall out when pulled.
|
Basket Latch / Locking Mechanism Failure | View Details |
| – |
Burning plastic or electrical smell during use.
|
Overheating or Electrical Insulation Breakdown | View Details |
| – |
Buttons or touch controls are unresponsive or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad / Touch Sensor Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or small amounts of water dripping from the air fryer during or after use.
|
Normal Condensation / Minor Moisture Leak | View Details |
| – |
Convection fan is not running; food cooks unevenly and the top may burn while the bottom stays undercooked.
|
Convection Fan Not Operating | View Details |
| – |
Display is dim, flickering, or segments are missing.
|
LED Display / LCD Module Fault | View Details |
| – |
Drawer or basket is difficult to insert or remove; it may jam or scrape.
|
Drawer Alignment / Rail Deformation | View Details |
| – |
Excessive smoke coming from the air fryer during cooking.
|
Smoke Generation from Grease or Food Residue | View Details |
| – |
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
|
Airflow / Circulation Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squealing noise when the air fryer is running.
|
Fan Motor Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Interior light (if equipped) does not turn on, but the unit otherwise works normally.
|
Cavity Lamp Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud rattling or grinding noise from the air fryer during operation.
|
Mechanical Noise from Fan Assembly | View Details |
| – |
Non-stick coating on basket or pan is peeling or flaking.
|
Coating Degradation / Surface Damage | View Details |
| – |
Oil or liquid leaking from the bottom of the air fryer onto the countertop.
|
Leak from Drawer or Internal Pan | View Details |
| – |
Strong persistent food odors remain in the air fryer even after cleaning.
|
Odor Retention in Cavity and Filters | View Details |
| – |
Timer counts down too fast or too slow compared to real time.
|
Timer / Clock Calibration Error | View Details |
| – |
Unit beeps continuously or randomly without user input.
|
Alarm / Buzzer Circuit Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Unit gives mild electric tingling when touching the metal exterior.
|
Grounding / Insulation Fault | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or blows a fuse when turned on.
|
Short Circuit / Overcurrent Fault | View Details |
| – |
Unit vibrates excessively or moves slightly on the countertop during operation.
|
Vibration / Imbalance | View Details |
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