DIY cuisinart air fryer bulb replacement

Cuisinart light replacement DIY toaster oven

[@RobertBobbyPeterson]

Just wanted to say thank you....it really Suck's when brand new stuff breaks so soon. Again, thanx for sharing, it helped with the replacement.

[@animefreaknva]

OMG. Thank you for posting this video!! My Cuisinart TOA60 light just went out last week. I did some research and a lot of comments were saying it can't be replaced but helllll naww. Finally found this gem of a video. Thank youuuu! I bought a bulb thinking it was the same as yours but mine is a halogen bulb! Ugh! So frustrating. I have to go and exchange my bulb. My bulb is a G9 120v 25w. I really had halogen bulbs hopefully I can find an LED replacement. Anyways, Thank you for posting this!!

[@handyandy8931]

Glad it helped 👍

[@amvale01]

I have what looks to be the same model, but when I removed the back, the oven section has an additional back that blocks the rear-most screws to the metal can that holds the bulb. I cut that zip tie you mention and then unbent the 2 metal tabs that hold the top piece of the metal can. I then bent up the piece of metal that forms the top of the can. I wouldn't recommend doing it more than once, but it worked for me. I removed the nut at the bottom that holds the socket in place and I was able to pop it out the top of the metal can. The reason you broke the bulb is that they hot melted it in place. The original bulb is an E17, 25 Watt. I was able to find an E17, 15 Watt at Home Depot. They had the 40 Watt there but it was physically a larger bulb, so I went with the 15 Watt. Seems to put out enough light. I replaced the zip tie with a typical nylon one - we'll see if it melts. Thanks for your video!

[@gilleslafrancejr3026]

Thank you, much appreciated like many other viewers my bulb also burnt out, I was going to tackle this prior to watching your video now I am certain that I can fix it myself. Thanks again. Gilles from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

[@handyandy8931]

Awesome!! Your welcome.

[@scottmusmansky7929]

Thank you, my mode selector has gone out and I was not certain how to access the control panel. You have given us a very informative guide to disassemble the Cusineart nemesis.

[@SKSmith]

Scott, did you figure it out? I'm having the same problem and need some guidance!

[@JKAUTER]

Thanks for this video........I'm a DYI person and now I'm off to Home Depot for the replacement bulb.

[@Sintillator7575]

Thanks for the Video. It convinced me to go to Harbor freight where I bought a $4.99 magnet pocket work light. Which I keep stuck to the side until I need it.😃

[@jhonnyjhomey]

Thanks for the good camera work and the video showing this repair !

[@handyandy8931]

Your welcome. That was my first video ever. Appreciate it.

[@DJ-rx5lz]

Thank you, our bulb also burnt out very soon after we started using it and we could not figure out how to change the bulb--thanks again

[@flooringeverything8260]

Your welcome. Glad I could help.

[@binalavery836]

Thank you so much! I just got this for Christmas from my son and sadly the light didn't work when I received it. After watching this, I don't even know if I'll bother lol ..

[@SpanishFly45]

Awesome video. When I decide to open mines up I’m just gonna replace it with an led bulb and do some deep cleaning while I’m at it.

[@rlanders33]

Cross threading the screws is how you guarantee a good hold.

[@handyandy8931]

Heck yeah !!

[@corrinamallon3405]

Wish someone would do one for the Kitchenaid Countertop Oven.... ho hum....

[@markjohnson8390]

Poor design! You shouldn't have to work so hard just to change a bulb. A job well done, I applaud your patience.

[@petefed7462]

I used a LED replacement bulb. Much sturdier than standard bulb. BTW, I also broke the old bulb when removing. I tried doing it without peeling back the enclosure. Still had to peel back anyhow to remove broken bulb

[@flooringeverything8260]

Yeah that bulb was in there pretty good. It broke when I tried removing it

[@hguzman2293]

Thanks so much! very helpfuld video! yeap, got my cuisinart air fryer and after two weeks bulb went out, so sad manufacturer decided to use such a cheap bulb as original equipment. I am now wondering if I should just go and return it to the store and get a new one and save the hassle, just afraid the bulb will go out soon on the new one also :-(

[@familyneed2380]

Amazing idea.

[@danielebrparish4271]

Spray the bulb threads with electronic cleaner/lubricant also sold at Home Depot. Makes it easy to remove and install.

[@rogerhartman1021]

Great video. Thank you. What an absolutely terrible design. Making it that hard to change a light bulb is just stupid. It should have been accessible by removing a small cover on the outside of the unit,

[@shirleyrichard4205]

Great Video But i would have tried the bulb before reassembly.I have had new bulbs bad right from package.

[@handyandy8931]

Yeah probably should have checked that. That would have been a bummer for sure .

[@moussaessayli804]

i would really appreciate if you can show how to replace the fuse.

[@williamlonsdale6427]

Thanks. this presentation was very helpful and i was able to obtain a function switch from china.. without the part number you provided i could not done this.. i have not replaced the switch will do today. i need to get a wiring diagram. does anyone know how to obtain that? A parts list would also be helpful

[@shirleyrichard4205]

I wish i could light the light anytime.I may rewire mine.

[@Tusocalypse]

Did you have access to the dials on the front side with the back panel open?

[@SteveJones172pilot]

Good video! I Have a similar unit (model TOA-65) and it has a fan that sounds like it has bad bearings. Curious if you saw a fan in there, and would it be reasonably accessible for replacement?? (I'm assuming that the 2 models are the same except for the controls, or at least similar enough design)

[@handyandy8931]

I didn’t notice a fan in there. Sorry man.

[@SteveJones172pilot]

@@handyandy8931 Thanks for the quick reply.. I guess i'm going to dive in and see how it goes.. maybe make a video myself. it will either end as a success, or with me destroying the pieces in the back yard with a sledge and ordering a new one from Amazon! ;-)

[@handyandy8931]

Haha. Anytime. Good luck. I would say try to have a lot of patience with the repair. It can be frustrating.

[@georgephillips1930]

Would it be too much to ask for the LED lamp part number? or at the very least some options from Home Depot or Lowes for replacement lamps Are they all "G9" size?

[@handyandy8931]

Not sure. I just matched the watts and it has been good for over a year

[@mmung4u]

Thank you for the great video

[@agarryking]

Wow! What an ordeal!

[@jamesdonnelly-ol8bc]

If the light aint working, make sure you plug the goddamn thing in first!

[@fuego604]

I'm trying to replace the thermal fuse but I cant locate it. Do you know where I can find it?

[@flooringeverything8260]

Sorry for late response. I don’t. So sorry.

[@bigpun4780]

I am wondering this too, did you ever figure out out?

[@handyandy8931]

I did not.

[@melaniecena2540]

Were any functions working while the bulb was out? Mine completely stopped working.. no light or heat at all.

[@londonvacuumplus24]

boy. the light is easy. How do you change the fuse.

[@flooringeverything8260]

Yes everything worked while the bulb was out. I think your situation is the fuse possibly burned out.

[@SKSmith]

Do you know anything about fixing problems with the knobs on this machine?

[@handyandy8931]

Hi Sara. I don’t. Haven’t messed with those yet.

[@handyandy8931]

Did it snap off or just stopped working?

[@SKSmith]

@@handyandy8931 Stopped working. The unit stopped turning on at all when in any mode but "toast" and then randomly switched to working for bake and air fry but NOT working for toasting.

[@SKSmith]

Someone suggested changing out the rotary switch, so now I'm on the hunt for one of those. I worry about how to reach it though! In this vid it looks like it will be hard to get to!

[@michemiche9225]

@@SKSmith toast is the only function NOT working on mine and I’m searching for how to fix it.

[@rlanders33]

How about safety gloves?

[@handyandy8931]

Yeah probably a good idea

[@ragheadand420roll]

Use a longer tip Thats what she said ✌🏻😂

[@kevinh9262]

Our bulb went out after about 20 uses. Piece of crap - I've never replaced either bulb in my 20-year-old Bosch double oven.

[@themonkeydrunken]

Wow what a pain. Who the hell designed this

[@cheryls9662]

If it's under warranty, Cuisinart will send you a new oven.

[@wwiibuff9862]

They sure will. What a waste, no wonder our landfills are all overflowing. Such a poor wasteful design.

[@kevinh9262]

Well, I wish replacing the bulb in my model TOA-60 air fryer could be as 'easy' as yours. However, when I remove the back panel, there is ANOTHER back panel attached by four screws that YOU CANNOT GET TO unless you disassemble the entire unit. Whoever engineered this piece of crap needs to have their Mechanical Engineering degree taken away. I will try a different method and post.