How I fixed an Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer

[@Uptic7]

Dude! I was about to throw away my baby. Not only did you save me $200 that I was about to spend on a replacement but we saved a member of our family from being put down. Fixed in 10 minutes! Bravo! Thank you!

[@Megan-nm9lz]

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[@matildahouse4068]

Wow, the only step I had to do was pop the top off, disconnect the front screen and stick a long screwdriver down to the button and wiggle it! I connected the front screen connector back up and plugged it in and it turned back on! You are wonderful!!! I’m a happy camper! Thank you so…so…much!!!

[@dpettifer]

Wow - What a guy - you are my hero! But My story is a little different. I followed your direction and learned that my thermal fuse was NOT tripped. So I started following the brown power like. It is connected to a micro switch activated by the door. Well a quick check indicated the switch had no continuity. I took it apart and found that the plunger operated by the door had worn down just enough not to activate. I turner it so the worn side was facing the rear and IT WORKED. I would never had had the chutzpah to crack the case on this baby had you not led the way. I love this machine and would have immediately replaced it. Thanks for making me curious. You are quite an adventurer and you are kind enough to share. Thank You!

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for the kind words and most of all for the subscription. I am glad you were able to get inside, check for continuity and ultimately find the problem. Great comment and hopefully others will read the comments, your comment and have success if they have a similar problem.

[@dxcman1]

This was right on. We have had our unit 9 months and it died in the middle of cooking. I pressed that little button, even though it barely depressed and boom... we have life. TY good Video. We will see if it keeps tripping.

[@poppylovestattooing-u8m]

You are a Genius!🏆I had my air-fryer heading to the garbage when I decided to see if I could find any videos on KZbin that could help. I cant thank you enough! ❣Your step by step description as well as showing exactly what you were talking about really did the trick! Again, thank you so very much!🙏 Poppy

[@LeonKeyser]

Thanks for the DIY fix. In our case it was not the thermal switch, but the micro switch at the front. The one that triggers the screen and open door. The switch was malfunctioning and by using a small screwdriver, bending the flip switch leg inside the micro switch a bit, fixed the switch. Now we're cooking again. Your vid helped me figure out how to open it up. Thank you so much! SYMPTOM: If the fryer briefly turns on when you plug it in and the light inside stays on, but the screen stays off when the door is open. This switch is the problem. Msg me and I can help with some pictures I took.

[@johntube2525]

Thanks so much for the great comment on the switch. I read all comments sent to me and all comments when I view someone else's video and I am looking for help to solving a problem. Why? Because many times there is great information hidden there in the comments made by people like you. I hope others read comments for this very reason. Thanks you for sharing, watching and commenting. Stating the symptoms and how you solved the problem is a great comment. Thanks

[@LeonKeyser]

@@johntube2525 You're most welcome. Yup, you're absolutely correct. There are lots of info, links and more in other people's replies. In any forum you're searching.

[@kimmiller8194]

@@LeonKeyserCould you please tell me how you fixed your air fryer? My display is not working or if I get it to work after doing what's said in this video, which is very good by the way, as soon as I open the door the display stops working again. Thank you for any help.

[@NoblelionessTCI]

Do you have to take the top off like he did?

[@justinwilkinson8495]

I have a similar issue, the screen says open when the door is shut - unable to cook. Took door off the reinstalled, unplugged it for a while then plugged it back in. Same issue. Should I check this switch?

[@TimCowdell]

Thank you for posting, we were given this from a friend leaving town, it worked for a few minutes and then shut off and didn't turn back on. So I followed your instructions and reset the thermal fuse, and now it works again, thank you again for your time. Much appreciated.

[@ILYWAMBFH]

Hello. I have the same make of Fryer as you but a different model. In mine the top comes off super easy. I found the thermo fuse inside and pressed the button on top. Hey presto. All working again. And all thanks to you. Thanks so much. I owe you one. 👍👍👍👍

[@janeshartzer7720]

What an excellent video! You are an effective communicator, and your delivery is easy to understand. I am saving this video for when I face the death of my IP Vortex. From the Facebook page, it sounds like this can happen anytime after two years, so I may experience it soon.

[@whathefreakinheck124]

You are the best! My other air fryer quit working completely and it was a really crappy one anyway. I bought this air fryer at savers for $9.99. I knew it didn’t work but I figured I could probably make it work and I probably wouldn’t have been able to without you. Thank you so!

[@kimschannel1169]

I can't thank you enough for posting this!! Mine quit yesterday just as I was taking something out. Everything went black so I unplugged it, reset my GFI, let it cool, etc. Nothing worked. Did a search (during my insomnia) and found your video. pushed the button-down put it back together enough to try it and BAM! It worked. Again I can't thank you enough or like this video enough times!!

[@Rayray-dk3lb]

Thank you! You rock! Ours stopped working Friday night, and I went looking for a fix before I forked over more money before Black Friday deals ended! Played this for husband and he fixed ours in less than 5 minutes! Liked and subscribed to help your numbers! Thanks again.

[@johntube2525]

Thank you for watching, commenting and most of all for subscribing. I really appreciate it! I am glad the video helped you!

[@leonakelly1463]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!! my 7yr old son & I went in & pushed the lil switch turned it on and wallllllah, IT WORKS AGAIN!!!! I was sooooo sad when this stopped working back in January..... I moved & brought it with me in hopes of being able to fix it & not have to buy another one. However I did buy another one, a Cuisinart 3-in-one & it doesn't have nothing on this!!!! Thanks again!!! MY FAVORITE LIL AIR FRYING OVEN!!!!

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I am glad to hear the video helped you!

[@kittymontanez5669]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! After viewing your video, I was able to fix my air fryer. Your video was the first of two that I watched. Your video was perfect. I purchased a second air fryer which arrived yesterday. After viewing your video, I am not able to return the second air fryer. BRAVO! It took me all of 15 -20 minutes tops.

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and letting me know it help!

[@suprPHREAK]

This video is a masterclass on how home repair videos should be done. Clear, to the point, with justification. Thank you!

[@johntube2525]

Thank you for taking the time to let me know the video helped you. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@acreagegoddess]

My air fryer shit the bed the other day just after the one year warranty expired. Go figure. Came across your video and turns out your issue was the same issue with my fryer. Thanks so much for posting this. You’ve helped so many of us!

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for letting me know the video helped. And thank you very much for subscribing to my channel. I get an email from KZbin when someone subscribes, but they do not say which video was used on the subscription, so it is nice to get a comment and then the subscription. I really appreciate it! Thanks!

[@denisebrower7053]

Thank you!!! Worked, I got a car trim removal tool and used instead of metal screw driver.

[@jefflewis2304]

Thank you for this video, im back to cooking again! My oven barely works so when my air fryer stopped heating I was devastated.

[@lawrenceprainey]

I was throwing the air fryer away, then decided to search KZbin for a video relating to a reset button. Your video came up. I took the air fryer apart like you instructed and pressed the button. Wham! It was working. Thanks a lot.

[@johntube2525]

When someone subscribes to my channel, KZbin sends me a notification. So, I just wanted to thank you for the subscription. The more people that watch, click the like button and subscribe, the more that video become visible to other having the same problem we had. So thank you!

[@sportaholic13]

Thank you for your video…My Air Fryer quit working tonight..Thanks to your video it was an easy fix.

[@johntube2525]

Thank you for watching, commenting and most of all for subscribing. I receive a notification from KZbin when someone subscribes, so it is nice to match a comment to the subscribe notification. I generally, only make a video when I repair something of ours that breaks and I am successful in repairing it. Most are very boring and only a few people have an interest in whatever I have repaired. I love KZbin and that is the first place I look when I am having problems. Thank you!

[@erikcruz95]

My wife wanted to buy a new air fryer after ours shut off. I was determined to get it to work again and stumbled across this video. Thank you for saving me $150 🤣

[@w5wharri]

That was to easy, AWESOME! I was about to disposed of the unit & purchase a new one. I don't know why the manufacture buried the reset within the unit. Definitely a design flaw. Thank you!!!

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@slonison]

John i am completely shocked. I have a Beautiful Air Fryer that I need to resolder some LEDs on. Shockingly, when i went to plug it back it. It would just beep and turn off entirely.... I thought i fried it. Eventhough its in a different location. I followed the powercord. Found a nub ... Pressed it. It doesnt feel like a button but there was a tiny bit of give. I didnt hold my breath. Low and behold, plugged it in. Turned right on. Im shocked. Thank you so much!

[@jayandruss468]

Thanks for posting this video! That was the problem with my air fryer. You save me a lot of time! Appreciate you taking the time to make this video! Good Job!

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Seems to be a common problem and I am glad I made this video to help those having a similar problem.

[@pwkimbrell-yt]

Wow, was about to toss our air fryer and had the thought to search KZbin. Your video was so clear, concise, and easy to follow that our air fryer was fixed in 10 minutes! Thank you, thank you, thank you Sir!!! You should configure a link to collect tips because you are saving people $200 a pop here. Thanks again.

[@johntube2525]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Sometimes I manage to fix things and sometimes NOT! If I do and the process is somewhat easy, I try to make a video just to help others. Thanks for the suggestion for tips, but my goal is just to help people. Why, because I have learned so much from watching other KZbin videos. I love KZbin and all the tutorials on it. Thanks for watching and a very nice comment!

[@shoegirl231]

You are a life saver. I was so upset that mine just stopped in the middle of roasting a 2 lb beef roast. I followed you directions and Boom it works. THANK YOU !! Very nice concise directions and good camera work. THANK YOU again.

[@johntube2525]

Thank you for letting me know it helped. Might post some more DIY stuff.

[@katiesullivan8607]

Omg!!!!!! I was about to throw mine away and watched your video and had it fixed in a few minutes!!!!!!! Thank you! It was that stupid little black thing, i only had to take out the 4 screws! Genius thank you!

[@divyeshpatel7282]

This is over all very good unit and we use it very often. I was about to throw it out and wife said why don't u KZbin to see if there is ffix and I landed on your video. Awsome video and thank you for the fix .. I still think manufacturer did good job providing resettable thermal breaker .thanks again..

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching a commenting. Nice to know it helped!

[@jojosrandomness6530]

Thank you so much! I was so worried I was going to have to purchase another air-fryer haven't even had this one a full year yet. My kids use this thing daily. Had it fixed in about 5 minutes. Once I heard the click after pushing the button on the fuse, I knew that was the problem.

[@johntube2525]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Please read my long comment to Angela Cendejas below because I am concerned that people will simply push the button and then have the safety device shut down the fryer some short time after resetting the safety device. I know the comment by me is long, but I try to explain the role of the safety device and why it might have been triggered. Thank you!

[@colleengibbonshang412]

Thank you! I have zero experience with electronics and this allowed me to fix my air fryer! Thank you!

[@pegchandler2527]

We just found your video and were able to repair our air fryer within a few minutes. Thank you for your easy-to-follow instructions. 😉

[@angelacendejas9340]

This video was perfect, fixed my air fryer in 10 minutes. Didn’t have to take it back or throw away. Thank you so much!

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Hope you clicked the like button or perhaps subscribed. Thanks again.

[@angelacendejas9340]

It shorted out again, right after I put it all together and used once. Why would that happen?

[@johntube2525]

@@angelacendejas9340 First, Thank you for subscribing. This is going to be long, but I will put the summary first and again at the end. Please try to read my entire comment. In summary, the fryer needs to be clean and it needs to circulate air. I do not know your actual case because I was not there. But I think it is important to clean the inside of the fryer after each use. Try to keep grease from building up, because it can heat fast. Especially clean the thermal fuse itself and the thermistor. The thermistor is a small nipple looking device protruding down from the roof of the fryer. Also very important to move the fryer to an area it can breathe. Better stated, so the fan and vents can move air. If cooking something that takes a long time, it might be advisable to move it out onto a table where it does not have a cupboard above it and a wall behind it. This allows the air to circulate better. It should always be pulled away from the wall when being used so air can circulate better and prevent heat buildup which can trigger the safety device. Sorry this is so long, but going on: I call the safety device a thermal fuse, because it opens by temperature. It is a safety device installed by the manufacture to prevent fire. Ours was labeled 200 C. 200 C translates to 392 degrees Fahrenheit. Google; spontaneous combustion. You may find something like this, the temperature at which paper will burn can vary by material, moisture, and thickness. The average temperature at which it will ignite and burn is between 424 and 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Obviously the manufacture wanted to be way below these temperatures with his safety device’s rating. Once the temperature exceeds the rated value of this safety device, it opens so no more current can flow beyond it, thus shutting down the fryer. With no fan turning, no circulation of air, the internal temperature could rise for a short time then start to dissipate. In addition, the heating element will not immediately cool. It will slowly dissipate heat. I believe this is another reason the manufacture decided on 200 C for their safety device. Since I had totally dismantled my son’s fryer, I took the time to clean everything. It was quite dirty. Even had grease built up in spots that could not be cleaned unless it was dismantled. I cleaned everything so it looked brand new. Sorry this is so long, but you asked and I am trying to give you my best guess without actually seeing how your device is being used. I hope this helps! In summary, the fryer needs to be clean and it needs to circulate air. If you told me, I only operate it on an open table, nothing around it, and it is spotless and completely clean, I would say perhaps it is time to discard it or take it to someone to test the rest of the electrical components. I hope this helps and thanks again for commenting, and subscribing!

[@gatomuerte]

Great clear straightforward instructions. Of course I already bought a new one - but now I have 2! Thanks sir.

[@johntube2525]

KZbin informs me when someone subscribes to my channel. If they do not comment like you did then I have no idea which video they liked and why they subscribed. So, thank you for the comment and thank you very much for subscribing. I appreciate both.

[@spiritofexcelence7359]

If I may.... This was a great video. Thank you. I did mine a bit different after watching this video. After the top cover is off look into the machine through the back left corner so you can see the thermal breaker. I drilled a hole through the top plastic frame right over top of that button. I then poked a dowel through that hole and by watching through the top I was able to reset the breaker. A bit less work to do. If it popped once it will probably pop again. My job is to make my job easier.

[@johntube2525]

Might be a good idea if you occasionally cook things that take a long time to cook and could cause the internal temperature to exceed the thermal fuse’s rated value. I told my son there were probably at least 3 things that could cause the thermal fuse to trip and he should try to avoid these three things. Remember the thermal fuse is a safety device to try and prevent a combustible fire from occurring. 1. Do not let grease build up inside the fryer. Keep it as clean as possible. 2. Do not cook with the Fryer in a somewhat confined space, where it cannot properly circulate air to keep the internal temperature below the thermal fuse’s rated value. 3. Try to avoid cooking things that take a very long time to cook and probably should have been cooked in a regular oven rather than the fryer. So yes, for Occasionally resetting, you have created a way to make it easier. I feel Occasional is the key word here. As you stated, it will probably pop again someday, but it is an important safety device! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@kennyschopperz]

John, I havent taken mine apart yet, but this is what i suspected. These are about as bad as the compressor thermo relays in refrigerators. Great video, and thank you!

[@omarestrada33]

Outstanding Video! Thermo Fuse reset and unit Works again. THANK YOU

[@NellOkolowskiRuggles]

Thank you so much sir. This worked perfectly. Instant Pot did send me a replacement for free since I was within the year warranty but I decided to see if I could save it. Worked just like you showed. Now I have an extra to give away to family memeber. Thanks again.

[@realsugarfit6999]

Oh my gosh! This absolutely worked! Not a tough fix at all and to think I was ready to throw the thing away and buy a new one because it was "dead". Why isn't this little fuse user accessible under a bottom panel or something? Thank you!

[@chimsaonho]

Hi John! Thanks for your video. I was able to get my Instant Votex 6 back to life. Hardest part is removing the top cover.

[@johntube2525]

I hear you! Just tabs to pop and they are hard to pop! I am always afraid I am going to break something in these types of cases. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mikekurotobi8098]

Thanks for the video! Used it to take apart my device. Very helpful and appreciate you taking the time to share with everyone.

[@karimnanji4163]

Thank you for sharing. I pray for you and yours for absolutely the best life has to offer.

[@Charrua88]

Another happy KZbinr here, thanks for the video, the same exact thing was wrong with our fryer, thanks again, again and again!!

[@reyrivera5122]

Thank you soooooo much SIR. You saved us a lot of money in these times where we are looking to save at every corner.

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and commenting in these high inflationary times.

[@terrellbranham3177]

Your an awesome man! I didn’t have to dismantle the whole air fryer. And all it needed was an reset🤦🏾‍♂️(push down on the black tab 12:37-12:50🙌🏾) and boom BACK IN ACTION!

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for letting me know it helped. When I am looking for help on KZbin and find a video related to my problem. I always try to read the comments, because there can be some good information hidden in the comments. For instance, some people have commented on my video, that they did not have to take the 4 screws out and remove the top portion. They just popped up the display and used a wooden skewer stick to push down the black button and they were back in business. I then click the like the video button and usually subscribe as that helps the video maker and also makes the video more accessible to others, so please click the video like button and/or subscribe and thank you for watching and commenting.

[@susanmcgowan6030]

My husband said go buy a new one. I said nope..it’s barely 1yr and half old. Watched your video…and I can proudly say it worked. Because of your great video! I fixed it! 👏👏💪👍 As a 69yr female..I can check off the box that I fixed my airfryer!! 😆. Thank you so much.!

[@johntube2525]

Thank you for watching and the nice comment! This is exactly why I decided to make the video after I fixed my sons fryer. I had high hopes that the video would help others with the same problem. Thanks again for the nice comment and watching. I hoped you clicked the like button and maybe perhaps the subscribed button. Most of my videos are of me trying to fix some 20 plus year old thing that no longer works. Oh yeah, you and I have different bucket lists! Mine usually involves a fish or two. LOL!

[@susanmcgowan6030]

So I’m back to remind myself how to reset my airfryer. Darn it I love you! My husband says go buy a new one. Nope John showed me how to fix it! 💪👍👏

[@stacyhanamoto8446]

Thank you for posting this video. You saved me so much money from having to buy a new one. Who knew it would be such an easy fix :)

[@amymoore1924]

Thank you! My air fryer of 3 years fixed up again! Quick reset and no parts had to be ordered.

[@mr.vanishh4470]

Thank you that actually helped out a lot but the funny thing about my air fryer was the wire wasn’t clipped in right and still showed E1 but all I had to do was just plug it back in and it started right up

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and commenting! I am glad the video helped you. I think one of the hardest parts is just figuring out how to pop the top off without breaking something.

[@CFCmcallen]

This fix works on the non Plus model also. Thanks for the video👊🏻

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for the comment and I hope others read your comment. Nice to know!

[@glenacord]

Thanks so much for this! I was trying to fix my sister-in-law's "ikich" air fryer. I couldn't find any specific instructions online anywhere for that brand, but upon searching for air fryer repair videos, I noticed yours looked like almost the exact same model. So it must be the same manufacturer. Thanks to your clear instructions, I was finally able to open the case and locate the thermal fuse! I happened to push the button while checking continuity and noticed it clicked and I suddenly got continuity, so apparently it's a reset button. I was originally looking for the type of fuse which melts and has to be replaced (like our other air fryer had) so you saved us a bunch of time and money. Thanks again!

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for letting us know the instructions work well on a different brand. I read all comments, because there can be good information hidden in them. Like your comment! When I do a search on KZbin for help with a problem I am having and I find something I think will help, I watch the video, then try to read all the comments for that hidden good information. If you watched my entire video, you know I checked for continuity several times before practically doing an entire dismantle just to get to the fuse out and in my hands. I am so glad you did not go thru the entire dismantle like I did. I am also glad I decided to check the fuse for continuity before trying to buy a new one. Basically I stumbled upon the fact that it can be reset. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@kodyhorton3998]

And the Greatest Generation keeps on Providing.👏🏼👏🏼 thank you very much Sir strait forward explanation with the step by step tutorial

[@the88observer]

You are exactly right I just opened the top and push the reset button, and it's work back everything's working fine thank you very much for your help, you are an awesome gentleman

[@johntube2525]

Thank you so much for watching and the nice comment! Glad it helped

[@eds6569]

Thanks buddy. I had already taken mine apart and repaired obvious damage to a hot leg connected to the heating coil and checked continuity to the fuse and what not thinking that was the fix but still no power/display, had no clue there was a thermal safety switch but I'm sure that's my problem so I'm going back at her again to avoid further yelling from wife to get a new one.

[@billroberts4765]

Excellent video for dismantling. I was trying to remove the heating element to clean to top inside the oven. Removed the bolt and heard the washer and nut fall behind the oven wall. Found the bolt and nut then clean the inside...some might be surprised how dirty the inside gets in 1 year.

[@johntube2525]

Yes, they do get quite dirty. I think your cleaning will be a benefit to keeping your fryer operational. Since I had my son’s practically completely apart, I cleaned it real well before reassembly. I put in the description that the fan is left hand threaded, which should help get it off. It is easier to clean the inside plates disassembled. I also stated in the description, that cleaning the thermofuse and thermistor after each use, or at least wiping them off, would probably help keep the fryer running. Good comment and good job.

[@nathanhughes]

Thanks for this! I found that i did not need to be this invasive. After removing cap i was able to poke a wooden kabob skewer in and push the button down without removing the full cover.

[@johntube2525]

Nice to know skewering your fryer made it work. LOL Thanks for sharing.

[@nathanhughes]

They sent me a replacement, so now I have two! Thanks again!

[@johntube2525]

@@nathanhughes Very good information! Thank you for sharing, because it could easily help others.

[@michellekuznecow4053]

I’m on my 3rd Vortex Plus oven air fryer and after cleaning it only the reheat wants to work. I’m assuming I got water inside the upper components and I’m hoping it’ll resolve itself after drying out. But thankfully now I’ll know how to fix it if it quits completely, again. Thank you!!

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Since I had my son’s fryer completely apart, I cleaned the inside plates and everything that was dirty, really good. It is much easier to clean when apart. However, if not apart, I would only use warm wet rags with heated soapy water to clean the insides, rinse the rags out in a small container of warm soapy water and then wring the rag out until not dripping wet. Wipe any excess water and soap off with a dry cloth. Keep water away from circuit boards. As I have written to many others in the comment section, I believe keeping the insides clean, which includes wiping down the thermal fuse and thermistor is the key to keeping the unit cool enough to not trigger the thermal fuse. This would also include operating it in a location where it can easily circulate cool air. Try not to operate in a confined space or with the back up against the wall. As a side note, anytime I re-solder components on a circuit board I clean the flux and anything else off the circuit board with Isopropyl Alcohol and small foam cleaning pads already mounted on a plastic stick. I use 99% pure alcohol and it evaporates quickly so the board and components are not wet. Good luck and thanks again for watching and commenting! I hope what I have written here helps!

[@conniespencer211]

Thank you for doing this video. It saved another appliance from the landfill. ❤

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and commenting. The comments are slowing down, so it was good to hear another item saved from the landfill. I really love to hear this!

[@1337Frederick]

You sir are a freekin genius! This worked perfectly for me. Thank you very much!

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for the comment and for watching! I also got a message from KZbin that you subscribed! So, most of all, thank you for that. It helps my videos become more visible to people searching for help.

[@Mia-oe9qh]

Before I was going to throw it away i checked the KZbin just in case. OMG my A/F was that problem too ‘ thermal fuse’ !You saved my money and gave me a proud of myself ;) Thank you!!

[@johntube2525]

I am so glad to hear this video is helping several people get their fryer working again. Thank you for the comment.

[@chinitapal]

Just !!!! Thank You !!! For share your knowledge !❤

[@johntube2525]

Thank you for watching and commenting. KZbin notified me I have a new subscriber, so thank you very much for subscribing. I really appreciate it!

[@alyssag.7742]

Just saved my air fryer! You’re doing the lords work out here! Thank you so much!! ❤

[@MichelleLecato]

Yes I just fixed mines too thank you so much cuz I almost threw mines right in the trash my children brought this for me for mother day 2021 I’m happy now it’s working thank you so much ❤

[@evrlaw]

Excellent instructions!! I was able to get it done in less than ten minutes. I thought it was toasted!! Keep up the good work!!

[@johntube2525]

Thank you for watching, commenting and most of all for subscribing. I really appreciate it! I am glad the video helped you!

[@titosuarezbuitrago1789]

I was going to throw away mine, and I decided to give it a try, it worked like a charm, thanks!

[@LACALISWAG]

Yes yes yes!! You rock sir!!! I accidentally cracked the plastic but I got it to work!! Thank you!!

[@KyleArmstrong]

Thanks for sharing! Very helpful in understanding the problem. Also thanks for posting the label on the fuse chip, KSD301-CR 16A 125V 200 degrees C we might try that. :)

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I am going to throw out my hypothesis on why I think people have trouble with these fryers. This is not aimed at you, but is something I hope others read. I am by far not an expert on these fryers. I don't even own one. The two main reason, I believe are: 1. The lack of good circulation of air. The thermal fuse is tripped by temperatures over 200 degrees C. Therefore, circulation of cooler air is essential to avoid tripping the thermal fuse. For sure move it away from the wall when in use to improve circulation. Anything that can be done to improve air circulation during prolonged use should help. 2. Not wiping it down after each use. I would take a wet cloth and heat it up in a microwave or dip it in a pan with hot water. Then wipe the inside of the fryer down with a hot or at least warm cloth. Especially, wipe down the face of the thermal fuse so it is clean and not building up grease or other unwanted substances that could cause it’s surface to become too hot or not allow the heat to dissipate. I think I will try to edit my description and add this to it. Perhaps it will help others. Again the above is not aimed at you, but is something I hope others will read. Thanks for watching and commenting and good luck with your fryer.

[@MichelleSoderman-m6e]

Just want to say thank you. I followed your video and I fixed our air fryer. Great easy instructions!

[@johntube2525]

Thanks, my goal was to help people who might just need a reset of the thermal fuse. Nice to know it is helping others..

[@nuclearchris832]

Thank you sir. This is what KZbin should really be about.

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and commenting. My son and I I love KZbin! It is the first place I turn to when something breaks. Lots and lots of good information on KZbin. My son has 4 children and he has been trying to teaching the 3 girls to play basketball. He said there is even good stuff on KZbin regarding basketball. He has gotten the girls hooked on KZbin. Not on Grandpa’s videos, but lots of other stuff they are interested in. LOL!

[@sergiothehandyman]

I'm glad I found this video, I was going to throw the fryer to the trash, well explain, that little push reset button did the work. Fixed and now my kid can cook he meals...lol Thank you again.

[@marksophy8574]

That was it. I would of never figured that out. Thanks so much!

[@jolieventon-walters4035]

Thank you so so much! I am so proud of myself that i got it! I have the vortex mini and there was a small button i had to click in and it fixed it!! Thank you thank you’

[@jolieventon-walters4035]

Mine was a blue tab and once i clicked the same button you did, it worked!

[@Rell713]

😎 You are the man!!! Thank you so much. I had the same problem with mine and it worked flawlessly. Took less then 5 mins to fix. Didn't have to take top with the 4 screws off. Just popped the cover off and stuck a long skinny tool down there and pressed the black button. Thank you again 🙂.

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive comment. I appreciate it! Please click the like. Maybe subscribed. I say maybe, because I tend to make videos of things of ours that broke and we managed to fix. So, I know all my videos are NOT pertinent to everyone, but they generally describe ways to check things that maybe pertinent to other similar devices and problems. Thanks again for the positive comment!

[@Rell713]

@@johntube2525 just subscribed my friend 👍🏾

[@johntube2525]

@@Rell713 Thank you!

[@kurtbourhenne6035]

Mine just popped back open after resetting it, I’ll need to replace it. Thank you for the part number! KSD 301-CR 16A 125V~ 200*C ( 200*C equals 392*F which sits just below the supposed 400*F cooking setting???) No wonder it resets open (off)!

[@kalloo4045]

Thank you so much man, you’re a goat!!! For future reference, try to make your videos shorter and straight to the point because a lot of people won’t stick to the end and realise that all they need to do is click that button😂 Love the video!!

[@kalloo4045]

Also remembered to take that annoying beeper out thanks to you 😅

[@juliasanders6597]

This was excellent, I had the exact same problem. My Husband was able to fix this in less than 3 minutes. Perfect instruction, easy to follow, Thank You for the tip regarding the tabs, if you do not know that its a loud popping noise you definitely would think you were breaking the plastic. Awesome

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and yes it does not sound good popping those tabs lose. Sometimes a guitar pick will help free up an unseen tab. Guitar picks are thin and if long enough they can push the tab away and unlock it. I have used this method on my son's Xbox, but I could not fix it, so no video.

[@mitchschwark5327]

Incredibly easy fix! Thank you very much! It took me ten minutes to fix this thing!!

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I like the feedback. I hope that you clicked the like button. I can understand not subscribing, since most of my videos are repairs of old stuff most people do not own and any future videos I do will probably be on some old thing I own and the rest of the world has either thrown away or never owned. Thanks!

[@roscomannOVL]

The fuse was the culprit! Thanks for posting this video!!

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!

[@deborahvives615]

It worked!!! I was so excited that I was able to do it myself with your easy step by step instructions!!

[@vietknight2007]

You are an absolute GODSEND! Fixed my Vortex in 10mins 🎉

[@jennifermunozblas]

Thank you for your help. It just happen to my Vortex and I was about to throw it when review your video. It work perfect

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for letting me know it helped you. I appreciate everyone that tells me it helped, because that was my goal, when I made the video, was to help others with the same problem. Thanks! Please, click the like button, (thumb up) if you did not already do that. Clicking the like button lets KZbin know that you liked it and lets them know it might help others when others do a KZbin search. Subscribing could also help, but not necessary! Clicking like or thumbs up does help. Thank you!

[@dareionbaker]

Just fixed mines thanks u saved me a Walmart trip 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for letting me know the video helped. That is what I love about KZbin! When I am confronted with some problem I do not know how to fix. I look to KZbin and usually there is something there that helps. Therefore, I started making a few videos that I hoped would help others. Thanks again for the comment.

[@bchain8601]

Great video. Thx for sharing! I hate to think how many of these units are going in the landfill, when they can be fixed in 5min with no parts. I didn’t even have to unplug the LED panel or remove the top housing. I just got a long, thin screwdriver and pushed the reset button after prying up the top.

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for the helpful comment. Once you know where the little black button to push is located, your way is the easiest way to reset the device.

[@bchain8601]

I’ve noticed the thermal fuse on my vortex plus has been tripping more frequently. I have to reset anytime I’m cooking at 400f for multiple minutes, so it definitely has a heat displacement problem or the fuse is too sensitive. I’m considering drilling some more vents in the plastic lid to see if it will help with heat.

[@johntube2525]

@@bchain8601 Thanks for watching and the comment. Please, let us know if you find a safe and successful way to eliminate having to continually reset the fuse, when cooking at 400 F. However, I am not surprised since the thermofuse is rated at 200 degrees Celsius, which is 392 degrees Fahrenheit. The unit I repaired was my sons and before that it was his mother-in-law’s. I say this, because I have never seen the User’s Manual and I have never had the opportunity to read the User’s Manual. 400 degrees F is higher than the thermalfuse’s rating of 392 F. I saw another KZbin video where the lady was going over how to cook with a fryer and she stated, as per the User’s Manual, be sure to pull the unit away from the wall before cooking with in it. She went on to say that it needs to be able to breathe properly. Since, I did not have a User’s Manual that video helped me try out my son’s unit after I had re-assembled it. Otherwise, I would not have known how to cook that piece of ham you see at the very end of my video. Good Luck!

[@swissboycontrol]

Fixed the jammed door!! Yes!! I got the top off disconnected the display. Above where door latches should be is a single Phillips head screw on each side. I could tell it was the right side that was hung up. So after removing the screw on the right the plastic mechanism with a small spring came out. The stuck door opened! I threw out the last meal I tried to cook 3 days ago. Put back together and the door works fine. I have the rest of the head of cauliflower in there air frying right now. My new one is coming. Feeling smart!!

[@johntube2525]

Congratulations! Great job and thank you for informing us on the details of how you went about it. Very good comments! I know that feeling of accomplishment when you actually fix something! Thank you for your positive comments!

[@michaelscribner166]

Great tip. Fixed it and I was about to throw it away.

[@dond6715]

Thats a reset for sure! Took me all of 5 min, followed your guide and boom its working! Thanks alot!

[@johntube2525]

Thank you for the positive feedback! So glad to here it helped you out.

[@Lealani565]

Thank you Grandpa! I had fun and it is fixed. Thank you for being clear and patient.

[@kurtbourhenne6035]

I’ve found a common butter knife pushed between below the display screen easily creating a small gap to get it started, then working the sides and last to the back

[@1904-d3x]

U got a new subscriber today.just beautiful. I can't thank u enough

[@garrettsavoy9708]

Mines still working. Was hoping to see where the speaker was in your video before taking mine apart. The beeping drives me bonkers, plus wakes the old lady up when I’m try to sneak midnight taquitos.

[@8675steve]

Imagine how many you saved from going to the landfill!!

[@sipperssuck33]

THANK YOU!!! THAT DID THE TRICK!! You are appreciated.

[@clarissaalvarez272]

Thank you so much this video solved my same problem. 🎉

[@countblah55]

Dude. Well done! Appreciate you making this video bud! Saved our baby air fryer!

[@itsnadianotnadia]

Awesome video! You just saved me from buying a new air fryer! Thank you.

[@johntube2525]

I am so glad to hear this video is helping several people get their fryer working again. Thank you for the comment.

[@KeepItReal1973]

Great video and you're right, that's a reset button on that thermo fuse. Mine seems kind of loose and didn't fix it. I was having trouble finding a new one but I'm going to try the part number and see if I have better luck. Any ideas on where I can find that replacement part?

[@johntube2525]

Ours was labeled KSD301-CR, 16A, 125V, 200 degrees C. When I google this I get numerous returns, but almost all of them are way below 200 C and some do not have the black button on the back, so I do not think all of them can be reset. Seems, I once found the exact replacement, but I do not remember the source. I think I just kept googling KSD301-CR, but do not remember. I think it was an electrical parts supply company and the shipping was like four to five times the cost of the thermal fuse. I did find this by googling and it might work? www.ebay.com/itm/284931635435?hash=item42573fb8eb:g:TB4AAOSwfGpi-GkT&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoPI3sNPy1b%2BX%2FpxX0pjq%2B1Vd9m26iBXOH9IobcMs1Fqezzh4f330mnGN53F56zdvv64jun8nWIP0rKlO50zJLd%2FLRvxxUbaMX0lg4kx6aZvrewR33NmFLOM3dRiXeAI8VmQGYMZCQWM7vkdfFaeLX1c7AtbqYUhaSo819HgGQdwzIRqspDjEnHYGctyly6BRWZHCQX%2FlEMTtBKfNs%2Bpw8dc%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9ye16fnYA Since my son never needed a new one I did not continue my search. Good Luck! If you find one that works, please make another comment with the info as it could help others. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@MrStatic101]

Great diagnosis, judging by the comments this has helped a ton of people. My display lost control of one of the temperature buttons but I thoroughly enjoyed your video.

[@johntube2525]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@LouisDiMarzo-xs3lb]

I tried your suggestion and IT WORKED!!!!! 😊 Thank you soo much!!!! LD

[@alejandrocustodio431]

Thank you so much, took the top off, and went straight to the button with a long screwdriver without taking anything else off, and started working again.

[@johntube2525]

good comment! Thanks for this tip.

[@tameeklynn282]

Thank you for this comment. I too took the top off went straight to the button!! It’s fixed!! 🙌🏽 so glad for this video and your comment!!

[@nategreen8072]

God bless you sir!! Fixed the problem, you are the man : )

[@ricardomorera7118]

Sr. Thank you very much. Very well explained. You are awesome 👌

[@johntube2525]

The way KZbin works, the more likes and or subscribers one gets, the easier it is for people to search and find those particular videos. Please click the like! Subscribing would be awesome, but I understand if you do not. Thanks for watching and letting me know it helped.