Tefal 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
E10
E10 appears and the unit shuts down, often accompanied by very high internal temperature or smoke.
Severe Overheat / Fire Risk Protection
E11
E11 error appears intermittently; cooking time counts down but temperature is unstable or food is undercooked.
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Drift
E12
E12 is displayed and the unit will not start; sometimes occurs after the unit has been dropped or heavily bumped.
Internal Wiring / Ground Fault Detection
E13
E13 appears and the display backlight flickers or goes dim; unit may shut off randomly.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault
E14
E14 error appears when trying to start programs that use the rotating paddle (on Tefal ActiFry-style models).
Stirring Paddle Motor Fault
E15
E15 appears and the unit refuses to start; lid-locked models may show this when the lid is not properly closed.
Lid Lock / Lid Position Sensor Fault (ActiFry-style models)
E2
Air fryer stops heating and displays E2 during preheat or cooking, fan may still run.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Overrange
E3
Display shows E3 and the air fryer will not start or stops mid-cycle, often after a loud click or power fluctuation.
Overtemperature Protection / Thermal Fuse Open
E4
Air fryer beeps and shows E4 shortly after starting, sometimes accompanied by a burning smell.
Heating Element Overcurrent / Short Circuit Fault
E5
Display shows E5 and the unit will not heat, fan may run normally.
Heater Circuit Open / Relay Failure
E6
Air fryer displays E6 and shuts down, often when the fan fails to start or sounds abnormal.
Fan Motor Fault / Tachometer Error
E7
E7 appears on the display and the unit will not start; sometimes occurs after a power surge or lightning storm.
Main Control Board Communication / EEPROM Error
E8
E8 error appears and the air fryer shuts off unexpectedly during cooking, often when the basket is moved.
Basket Detection / Safety Microswitch Fault
E9
E9 is displayed and the unit will not respond to temperature or time adjustments.
Keypad / Touch Panel Failure
Symptom
Air fryer basket or drawer is difficult to insert or remove; may scrape or jam.
Drawer Alignment / Rail Deformation
Symptom
Air fryer display is dim, flickering, or unreadable, but the unit still heats.
Display Backlight / LCD Failure
Symptom
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights, no display, no beeps.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Air fryer emits a persistent chemical or paint-like odor even after multiple uses.
Material Off-Gassing / Contamination
Symptom
Air fryer emits a strong burning plastic or electrical smell when in use.
Overheating Wiring / Component Failure
Symptom
Air fryer exterior or handle becomes excessively hot to touch during normal use.
Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation
Symptom
Air fryer fan is not running; no air noise from vents, food cooks unevenly or not at all.
Convection Fan Not Operating
Symptom
Air fryer leaks oil or liquid from the bottom or onto the countertop.
Pan / Basket Seal Failure
Symptom
Air fryer makes loud rattling, grinding, or scraping noises during operation.
Mechanical Noise / Fan or Paddle Interference
Symptom
Air fryer overheats; exterior becomes very hot and food burns quickly even at normal settings.
Overheating / Temperature Regulation Failure
Symptom
Air fryer powers on but will not start cooking; pressing start does nothing or beeps only.
Start Inhibit / Safety Interlock Not Engaged
Symptom
Air fryer produces excessive smoke during cooking.
Smoke from Grease / High-Fat Cooking
Symptom
Air fryer runs but does not heat; fan operates and timer counts down, food remains cold.
No Heat / Heater Not Energizing
Symptom
Air fryer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when heating starts.
Short Circuit / Earth Leakage
Symptom
Buttons or touch controls are unresponsive or activate by themselves.
Keypad / Touch Sensor Malfunction
Symptom
Condensation or water droplets form excessively on the control panel or around the lid.
Steam Management / Gasket Issue
Symptom
Cooking times are much longer than expected; food is undercooked even after full cycle.
Insufficient Heating / Heat Loss
Symptom
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
Uneven Airflow / Load Distribution
Symptom
Lid on ActiFry-style Tefal air fryer does not close properly or pops open during cooking.
Lid Hinge / Latch Wear
Symptom
Non-stick coating on basket or pan is peeling or flaking.
Coating Degradation
Symptom
Rotating paddle (ActiFry) does not turn, but no error code is shown.
Paddle Drive Slipping
| 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 |
| E10 |
E10 appears and the unit shuts down, often accompanied by very high internal temperature or smoke.
|
Severe Overheat / Fire Risk Protection | View Details |
| E11 |
E11 error appears intermittently; cooking time counts down but temperature is unstable or food is undercooked.
|
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Drift | View Details |
| E12 |
E12 is displayed and the unit will not start; sometimes occurs after the unit has been dropped or heavily bumped.
|
Internal Wiring / Ground Fault Detection | View Details |
| E13 |
E13 appears and the display backlight flickers or goes dim; unit may shut off randomly.
|
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
E14 error appears when trying to start programs that use the rotating paddle (on Tefal ActiFry-style models).
|
Stirring Paddle Motor Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
E15 appears and the unit refuses to start; lid-locked models may show this when the lid is not properly closed.
|
Lid Lock / Lid Position Sensor Fault (ActiFry-style models) | View Details |
| E2 |
Air fryer stops heating and displays E2 during preheat or cooking, fan may still run.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Overrange | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the air fryer will not start or stops mid-cycle, often after a loud click or power fluctuation.
|
Overtemperature Protection / Thermal Fuse Open | View Details |
| E4 |
Air fryer beeps and shows E4 shortly after starting, sometimes accompanied by a burning smell.
|
Heating Element Overcurrent / Short Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and the unit will not heat, fan may run normally.
|
Heater Circuit Open / Relay Failure | View Details |
| E6 |
Air fryer displays E6 and shuts down, often when the fan fails to start or sounds abnormal.
|
Fan Motor Fault / Tachometer Error | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 appears on the display and the unit will not start; sometimes occurs after a power surge or lightning storm.
|
Main Control Board Communication / EEPROM Error | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error appears and the air fryer shuts off unexpectedly during cooking, often when the basket is moved.
|
Basket Detection / Safety Microswitch Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 is displayed and the unit will not respond to temperature or time adjustments.
|
Keypad / Touch Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer basket or drawer is difficult to insert or remove; may scrape or jam.
|
Drawer Alignment / Rail Deformation | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer display is dim, flickering, or unreadable, but the unit still heats.
|
Display Backlight / LCD Failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights, no display, no beeps.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer emits a persistent chemical or paint-like odor even after multiple uses.
|
Material Off-Gassing / Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer emits a strong burning plastic or electrical smell when in use.
|
Overheating Wiring / Component Failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer exterior or handle becomes excessively hot to touch during normal use.
|
Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer fan is not running; no air noise from vents, food cooks unevenly or not at all.
|
Convection Fan Not Operating | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer leaks oil or liquid from the bottom or onto the countertop.
|
Pan / Basket Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer makes loud rattling, grinding, or scraping noises during operation.
|
Mechanical Noise / Fan or Paddle Interference | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer overheats; exterior becomes very hot and food burns quickly even at normal settings.
|
Overheating / Temperature Regulation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer powers on but will not start cooking; pressing start does nothing or beeps only.
|
Start Inhibit / Safety Interlock Not Engaged | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer produces excessive smoke during cooking.
|
Smoke from Grease / High-Fat Cooking | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer runs but does not heat; fan operates and timer counts down, food remains cold.
|
No Heat / Heater Not Energizing | View Details |
| – |
Air fryer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when heating starts.
|
Short Circuit / Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Buttons or touch controls are unresponsive or activate by themselves.
|
Keypad / Touch Sensor Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or water droplets form excessively on the control panel or around the lid.
|
Steam Management / Gasket Issue | View Details |
| – |
Cooking times are much longer than expected; food is undercooked even after full cycle.
|
Insufficient Heating / Heat Loss | View Details |
| – |
Food cooks unevenly; some areas are burnt while others are undercooked.
|
Uneven Airflow / Load Distribution | View Details |
| – |
Lid on ActiFry-style Tefal air fryer does not close properly or pops open during cooking.
|
Lid Hinge / Latch Wear | View Details |
| – |
Non-stick coating on basket or pan is peeling or flaking.
|
Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Rotating paddle (ActiFry) does not turn, but no error code is shown.
|
Paddle Drive Slipping | View Details |
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