My air fryer no longer works, how do I fix it?

Is your air fryer no longer working? Several elements can be the cause of this malfunction. In this troubleshooting guide, we will help you identify the possible causes and fix the problem yourself. Follow our tips to have a functional fryer in no time.

THE POTENTIAL CAUSES OF THIS FAULT:

• Thermal safety is activated

• The sensor or control thermostat is defective

• Heating coil fault

• The fan is defective

• The control board is damaged

WARNING
Before carrying out any work on your appliance, be absolutely sure that you first completely disconnect it from the mains electricity supply.
Risk of electric shock.
Wear protective gloves if you need to disassemble the appliance.
Risk of cuts and abrasions.

Thermal safety is activated

Thermal safety protects your device from overheating. If the internal temperature of the fryer becomes too high, this safety snaps in and cuts off the supply to prevent a fire. To check if the thermal safety part is functional, use a multimeter calibrated to the ohmmeter position . Place the touch points on each end of the safety device. You should get a low reading of 0.1 Ohm. If no value appears, the thermal safety is cut off and must be replaced. Make sure the new thermal safety part has the same features as the original one, and never use a soldering iron to put it back on—these parts are sensitive to heat!

The sensor or control thermostat is defective

The thermostat regulates the temperature of your fryer. If it is defective, the device may not heat up at all. To test this component, you will need to know the specific value of your model. Do not hesitate to contact us by sending us the model number of your fryer to obtain this information.

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Heating coil fault

The coil is the heating element of your fryer. If it is defective, the device will not work. To check its status, calibrate your multimeter to the 200 Ohm position and place a key tip on each terminal. You should obtain a reading between 20 and 60 Ohms. If the value is zero then the part needs replacing.

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Defective fan

Your air fryer may have multiple fans. If any of them are faulty, the device will refuse to start. To test the fan’s motor, calibrate your multimeter to the 200 Ohm position and place a key tip on each terminal. The value should be between 180 and 350 Ohms. If no value appears, the fan is broken and needs to be replaced.

The control board is damaged

The control board manages your entire fryer. If it is defective, it may prevent the device from working properly. It sends the voltage to the heating coils and the fans. If this voltage does not arrive, the device will not work. In this case, it is necessary to replace the electronic board.