E6
Tristar
Heating Element Circuit Fault
Display shows E6 and the air fryer will not heat.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Open heating element, Loose heater terminals, Burnt wiring between heater and control board, Failed heater relay on main control PCB
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely. Heating circuits carry high current; proceed carefully.
- Visual inspection:
- Remove the rear or top cover to access the heating element.
- Look for broken coils, burn marks, or disconnected spade terminals.
- Check connections:
- Ensure heater terminals are firmly attached and not oxidized or burnt.
- Tighten loose spade connectors with pliers and clean light corrosion.
- Test the element:
- Disconnect at least one heater lead.
- Measure resistance across the element; an open circuit indicates a failed element.
- Inspect wiring: Follow the heater wires back to the control PCB, checking for melted insulation or breaks. Repair or replace damaged wiring with high-temperature wire.
- Replace components: Install a new heating element if open or visibly damaged. If the element and wiring are good but E6 persists, the heater relay or triac on the main control PCB is likely faulty and the board should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Heating Element Assembly
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