T-fal
T-fal 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 cycle; heater does not turn on.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Overtemperature Detection
E3
Display shows E3 and the air fryer shuts off or will not start a cooking cycle.
Overheat Protection / Thermal Fuse or Thermostat Trip
E4
E4 appears on the display and the unit will not heat; fan may still run.
Heater Circuit Open / Heating Element Failure
E5
Air fryer displays E5 and shuts down during or immediately after starting a cycle.
Power Supply / Overcurrent Protection Fault
E6
E6 error appears and the air fryer will not respond to temperature or time settings.
Control Panel / Keypad Communication Error
E7
E7 shows on the display and the fan does not run; unit may heat briefly then shut down.
Convection Fan Motor Failure / Fan Feedback Error
E8
E8 appears and the unit shuts off; sometimes accompanied by flickering display or dim lights.
Low Voltage / Internal Power Supply Error
E9
E9 error code appears and the unit will not start; sometimes occurs after a power surge.
EEPROM / Firmware Corruption Error
Err
Display shows ERR or Error and beeps; unit will not start or stops mid-cycle.
General System Error / Undefined Fault
H0
Display shows H0 or HO and the unit does not heat, though the fan may run.
Heater Relay Stuck Open / No Heat Output
H1
H1 or HI appears and the unit stops heating mid-cycle; exterior may feel very hot.
Excessive Internal Temperature / Overheat Lockout
L0
Display shows L0 or LO and the unit will not start; sometimes accompanied by a beeping sound.
Lid / Basket Not Detected (Safety Interlock Open)
L1
L1 or LID error appears when trying to start; unit thinks the lid is open on hinged-lid T-fal models.
Lid Open Sensor Fault
P1
P1 or similar code appears and the unit will not start; sometimes associated with preheat or program selection.
Program / Mode Selection Error
Symptom
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Air fryer emits a strong burning plastic or electrical smell during use.
Overheating Wiring or Component Failure
Symptom
Air fryer exterior becomes excessively hot to the touch during normal use.
Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation
Symptom
Air fryer heats but the fan does not run; food burns on top and cooks unevenly.
Convection Fan Not Running
Symptom
Air fryer makes loud rattling or grinding noises when running.
Mechanical Noise from Fan or Loose Components
Symptom
Air fryer powers on but does not heat; fan runs normally and timer counts down.
No Heat / Heating Element Circuit Failure
Symptom
Air fryer produces excessive smoke during cooking, especially with fatty foods.
Smoke from Grease Accumulation / High Oil Content
Symptom
Air fryer shuts off mid-cycle and loses all power; may restart after cooling.
Thermal Overload / Intermittent Power Loss
Symptom
Air fryer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when turned on.
Short Circuit / Ground Fault
Symptom
Air fryer vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Imbalanced Fan
Symptom
Basket does not lock securely; may pop out slightly during cooking.
Basket Latch / Locking Mechanism Failure
Symptom
Basket is difficult to insert or remove; may stick or jam.
Mechanical Basket Rail / Latch Misalignment
Symptom
Display is very dim, flickers, or segments are missing.
LED / LCD Display Failure
Symptom
Display lights up but air fryer will not start when pressing the Start button.
Start Command Not Registered / Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Display or control panel buttons are unresponsive or respond intermittently.
Touch Panel / Keypad Failure
Symptom
Fan continues to run for an unusually long time after cooking is finished.
Cooling Fan Overrun / Control Logic Behavior
Symptom
Food is burnt on the outside but raw inside.
Overheating / Poor Air Circulation
Symptom
Food is undercooked or takes much longer than expected, even at correct settings.
Insufficient Heating / Temperature Calibration Drift
Symptom
Interior light (if equipped) does not turn on, but unit otherwise works.
Cavity Light Failure
Symptom
Non-stick coating on basket or pan is peeling or flaking.
Coating Degradation / Surface Damage
Symptom
Oil or liquid leaks from the bottom of the air fryer onto the countertop.
Leak from Basket / Pan Assembly
Symptom
Persistent bad odor (rancid or chemical) from the air fryer even after several uses.
Odor from Residual Manufacturing Oils or Old Grease
Symptom
Timer does not count down correctly or resets during cooking.
Control Board Timing / Power Stability Issue
Symptom
Unit beeps repeatedly and will not start, even though everything appears normal.
Safety Interlock or Error State Not Cleared
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Air fryer will not start and displays E1 on the control panel.
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NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Air fryer beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a cooking cycle; heater does not turn on.
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NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Overtemperature Detection | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the air fryer shuts off or will not start a cooking cycle.
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Overheat Protection / Thermal Fuse or Thermostat Trip | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 appears on the display and the unit will not heat; fan may still run.
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Heater Circuit Open / Heating Element Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Air fryer displays E5 and shuts down during or immediately after starting a cycle.
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Power Supply / Overcurrent Protection Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error appears and the air fryer will not respond to temperature or time settings.
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Control Panel / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 shows on the display and the fan does not run; unit may heat briefly then shut down.
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Convection Fan Motor Failure / Fan Feedback Error | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 appears and the unit shuts off; sometimes accompanied by flickering display or dim lights.
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Low Voltage / Internal Power Supply Error | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error code appears and the unit will not start; sometimes occurs after a power surge.
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EEPROM / Firmware Corruption Error | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows ERR or Error and beeps; unit will not start or stops mid-cycle.
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General System Error / Undefined Fault | View Details |
| H0 |
Display shows H0 or HO and the unit does not heat, though the fan may run.
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Heater Relay Stuck Open / No Heat Output | View Details |
| H1 |
H1 or HI appears and the unit stops heating mid-cycle; exterior may feel very hot.
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Excessive Internal Temperature / Overheat Lockout | View Details |
| L0 |
Display shows L0 or LO and the unit will not start; sometimes accompanied by a beeping sound.
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Lid / Basket Not Detected (Safety Interlock Open) | View Details |
| L1 |
L1 or LID error appears when trying to start; unit thinks the lid is open on hinged-lid T-fal models.
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Lid Open Sensor Fault | View Details |
| P1 |
P1 or similar code appears and the unit will not start; sometimes associated with preheat or program selection.
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Program / Mode Selection Error | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
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No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer emits a strong burning plastic or electrical smell during use.
|
Overheating Wiring or Component Failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer exterior becomes excessively hot to the touch during normal use.
|
Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer heats but the fan does not run; food burns on top and cooks unevenly.
|
Convection Fan Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer makes loud rattling or grinding noises when running.
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Mechanical Noise from Fan or Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer powers on but does not heat; fan runs normally and timer counts down.
|
No Heat / Heating Element Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer produces excessive smoke during cooking, especially with fatty foods.
|
Smoke from Grease Accumulation / High Oil Content | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer shuts off mid-cycle and loses all power; may restart after cooling.
|
Thermal Overload / Intermittent Power Loss | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when turned on.
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Short Circuit / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during operation.
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Excessive Vibration / Imbalanced Fan | View Details |
| – |
Basket does not lock securely; may pop out slightly during cooking.
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Basket Latch / Locking Mechanism Failure | View Details |
| – |
Basket is difficult to insert or remove; may stick or jam.
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Mechanical Basket Rail / Latch Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Display is very dim, flickers, or segments are missing.
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LED / LCD Display Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display lights up but air fryer will not start when pressing the Start button.
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Start Command Not Registered / Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Display or control panel buttons are unresponsive or respond intermittently.
|
Touch Panel / Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Fan continues to run for an unusually long time after cooking is finished.
|
Cooling Fan Overrun / Control Logic Behavior | View Details |
| – |
Food is burnt on the outside but raw inside.
|
Overheating / Poor Air Circulation | View Details |
| – |
Food is undercooked or takes much longer than expected, even at correct settings.
|
Insufficient Heating / Temperature Calibration Drift | View Details |
| – |
Interior light (if equipped) does not turn on, but unit otherwise works.
|
Cavity Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Non-stick coating on basket or pan is peeling or flaking.
|
Coating Degradation / Surface Damage | View Details |
| – |
Oil or liquid leaks from the bottom of the air fryer onto the countertop.
|
Leak from Basket / Pan Assembly | View Details |
| – |
Persistent bad odor (rancid or chemical) from the air fryer even after several uses.
|
Odor from Residual Manufacturing Oils or Old Grease | View Details |
| – |
Timer does not count down correctly or resets during cooking.
|
Control Board Timing / Power Stability Issue | View Details |
| – |
Unit beeps repeatedly and will not start, even though everything appears normal.
|
Safety Interlock or Error State Not Cleared | View Details |
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