The food processor has an abnormal smell of burning
Your multifunctioning blender is your second in the kitchen, helping you to concoct meals for the whole family. It's hard to do without the food processor! But recently, it seems to be in bad shape: it gives off a disturbing smell as if something is burning. Thanks to this troubleshooting article, quickly diagnose the origin of this smell to repair your vital household appliance.
POTENTIAL CAUSES OF THIS FAULT:
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.
The blades of the food processor are damaged
The first check to perform in the presence of a hot smell is that of the blades or knife of your food processor. If this part is degraded, it can rub on the walls of the device and force an additional effort from the engine which will heat up and produce a burning smell. Check the condition of the blades by disassembling the bowl from your device. If the blades are blunt or damaged, it will be necessary to replace the element.
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Gaskets are worn
When the seals of the machine are damaged, they no longer properly fulfill their sealing role. As a result, liquid can pass into the base of the robot and reach the motor. If any liquid gets onto the base or the motor unit, this may cause an unusual smell, or even give the impression that the blender smells of burnt plastic. Inspect all joints of your culinary assistant. If the seal(s) appear to be in good condition but are dirty, clean them thoroughly: food scraps stuck on the seal can create enough space to let liquid through. On the other hand, if they are worn, crushed or cracked, they can no longer guarantee their waterproof function. If you act quickly when the first smell is noticed, it will probably be enough to replace the gasket concerned. However, we advise you to disassemble the base of the robot to examine the motor, wipe it if necessary, and then let it dry completely before repeating a test.
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The drive shaft malfunctions
The drive shaft, also known as a coupler, connects the blade to the rotating shaft of your food processor or blender’s motor. Located beneath the blade, this spare part is usually gear-shaped and can be removed quite easily. If it is damaged, it may slip, break or melt slightly, preventing proper power transmission between the motor and the blades. The motor may then be overloaded, overheat and give off a characteristic burnt smell, or even a smell of burnt plastic. A faulty drive shaft can therefore explain why a blender is smoking and smells of burning, or why a blender stops and smells of burning, particularly if the motor trips the safety cut-out or is no longer able to drive the blade properly. You should therefore check the condition of this part and replace it if you find that it is worn. Also remember to remove any pieces of plastic that may have fallen into the base of the blender, or even into the motor unit, to prevent them from overheating as well.
The motor of the food processor is suffering
Once the previous checks have been done, direct your research to the motor of the food processor. Be sure to unplug your device and then make a visual inspection of the engine block to identify any anomaly. For example, the presence of foreign objects, traces of moisture. Also make sure that the item does not rub on the walls of the food processor. If you do not detect any of these anomalies, disassemble the engine to remove it from its housing. You can then check that the propellers rotate correctly by rotating them manually.