Digital Air Fryer Repair

[@danytonev]

Thank you so very much! I am not electronics-savvy at all, but following your video and having a multimeter saved my air fryer. Yes, it is a $40-50 unit and some people might say that it is not worthed spending few hours and $7 to fix, but it feels good when you can revive something and pollute less.

[@AtheistAdam]

Thumbs up after seeing your honest explanation of losing the video and saving us time 🤣

[@AsokDas29]

Thanks for detailed information, Checked thermal fuse, it was okay but still current was not coming to Varada Max XL 12 lit air fryer .

[@Alex-bc7qi]

Same problem with Power XL air fryer. The rubber seal on the exhaust wasn't properly installed by the factory, so I believe it bled too much hot exhaust air between the metal plate and the plastic inner housing and blew the fuse.

[@The0Miller0]

I appreciate the rest of the video but only needed to know how to take off the top panel. Have a different model and assume it’s likely the same concept due to a similar build. Unfortunate that part 1 was deleted. Great video though!

[@FixitFrank]

just do the assembly I did in reverse. The top probably is held on by plastic clips. Wiggle and pull and see what gets loose. Plastic is pretty forgiving to a point so just dont pull or bend too hard. I bet you find it. Good luck and thank you!

[@The0Miller0]

@@FixitFrank Oh that’s awesome! Thanks a ton!

[@demahh9861]

"left handed thread" omg I wish I knew that 4 hours ago!!! you are amazing thank you!!

[@ScottBaker38]

Thank you for this video! I followed it to replace the thermal fuse on my fryer, which was also my issue. I even had to copy your method of crimping with butt splice parts because I couldn’t find the connectors it comes with! My fryer is good as new now.

[@frankb736]

Thank You couldn’t find the bloody thermal fuse until I saw your video. As I suspected that’s why it was not working 👍

[@jackdenial-qm9dc]

LOL... should have watched this before I threw mine away. I was having the same problem (no power), with a different brand but all the connection concept setups are the same, and I could not figure out what was wrong. There was another fuse on the power motherboard which I test and nothing was wrong. I did not realize there were other fuses embedded into other lines. That is why no matter what I do there was no power to the power board. LOL... thanks for the video, I learn something today.

[@lauriev]

Brilliant information, same problem with my fryer, thermal fuse was hidden in a white glass-fibre sleeve.

[@theoldyellr]

I have a different model Gourmia air fryer that went dead, but the layout is similar. When I opened it I found one of the spade connectors on the main board had overheated and fried, creating an open circuit. Maybe caused by a cold or poor solder joint. The spade terminal came right off the board when I tried to disconnect the lead. I made a short pigtail lead with a new spade terminal and soldered it to the back of the circuit board and reconnected the lead. It worked! I did not have to disassemble the fryer further to look for the hidden thermal fuse, but thanks for showing how to do it.

[@vadv141089]

Thanks! I got Westinghouse airfryer... Cut that temp fuse and connected the wires directly... it started working immediately, I need to buy that fuse now 😅 but at least I know the airfryer still works... Thanks again! Cheers from Panama!

[@FixitFrank]

Glad it helped!

[@RemoGaggi]

Thanks for the video. I followed it to fix my Gourmia 5qt (Model GAF575) air fryer. After 3-4 months my air fryer just died. I opened up my air fryer - it's easier to work on than the Zeny - just pop off the top plastic cover and then 4 screws and the entire top comes right off. I found the same exact 172C thermal fuse. I checked for continuity - none. I ordered a 5 pack of fuses from Amazon for $6.59. It took me about 2 minutes to replace the fuse. Thanks again!

[@martinjosealvarez]

RemoGaggi gracias

[@markandjuliemears3745]

I have the same GAF575 model with the same problem I think. RemoGaggi how did you get the top plastic cover off of the Gourmia? I tried pulling that flat disc part but it won't come up. Is that what you're referring to when you say the top plastic cover? Thanks.

[@markandjuliemears3745]

oops. nevermind. I looked at it some more and I used a bottle opener and pried the flat disc up and it came off easily. Amazing how the right tool makes a job so easy. :-)

[@RemoGaggi]

@@markandjuliemears3745 That top disc just pops off. There are 5-6 clips that hold it on. Try lifting at different points around the disc/top cover and once you get it to lift at one point, the rest will come off easily. On mine, it lifted up easily at the 2 o'clock position (if you are facing the front).

[@RemoGaggi]

@@markandjuliemears3745 I think you jinxed me as my air fryer literally just broke again today. It was the same thermal fuse and I had extra from the last time. It took me a few minutes, but it's up and running again. The last replacement fuse lasted about a year. The original fuse blew after 5-6 months. It's looking like a yearly thing now.

[@kingtitosglove]

Wonderful video. I have cosori that failed after 4 months! Gonna try your fix. Thanks for posting this video. I have full refund but really dislike idea of tossing this thing into landfill if it can be fixed

[@FixitFrank]

The trick with these seems to me measuring voltages. All friers seem to be similar. If the board acts dead then I would check for fuses and that sort of thing. I suspect the thermal fuse is bad. That seems to be common.

[@hemtet5500]

Just took apart my ninja max air fryer and like you am having trouble reassembling the whole fan mechanism, so I posted a coupla pics of the pile of bits on a Facebook page specialising in the Ninja Max and wondered if anybody had any tips. Turns out it was just for recipes and they think I’m mad and a troll ha! Good video btw very much how I proceed.

[@Simon67316]

Thanks so much, fixed my air fryer which was different to yours but similar enough to work it out and couldn't have done it without your video! Mine had 2 thermal fuses laid side by side which both tested the same so I replaced them both. The satisfaction of hearing the beep and seeing the lights come on when I plugged in was great considering I found it dumped in the rain waiting for the rubbish truck. Going to be using it for powder coating BTW and not cooking food!

[@FixitFrank]

Powder coating really? You piqued my interest. Do you have any vids or info that I can read up on using these for baking powder coats? Great job by the way! Keep more stuff out of the ground!

[@Simon67316]

@@FixitFrank It's really for curing the powder coating paint on small parts. I haven't done it yet but this video will give you an idea of what I mean- kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKqyZ5ZriJ2tb7c I've got an air compressor and next on my list is a small sand blaster then a powder coating gun.👍

[@davinzhcentcode7152]

@@FixitFrank sir trouble of air fryer flashing

[@as03uk]

Thanks for this. My Gourmia died and I’m waiting on a new thermal fuse to be delivered. Interestingly the disassembly after a stage/ and the components are identical!

[@FixitFrank]

You are very welcome! Good luck with it!

[@razzledingle]

My Nu Wave Brio lives to fry another day thanks to your video, a thermal fuse from Amazon and my multimeter. Many thanks!

[@Cfomodz]

Amazing video! I just ordered some thermal fuses, as well as a multimeter - I have been putting it off for years and just guessing at which part I needed to resolder etc. haha - anyway, my air fryer runs (turns on, heats, the front controller works fine), it's just that when it runs, the fan does not turn on, ever. The fan spinning icon shows up when it is heating, and when the heat is turned off it stays on for its 'cooling' stage as well, but the fan is never actually spinning. I tore it down just today to see if there was something obvious (a loose wire running to the fan motor keeping it from getting power, for instance), and after doing that the only thing I found was one wire that was loose in a crimp nut, but after taking those out and redoing the wire nut making sure it was a secure connection, I put it back together and it's exhibiting the exact same symptoms. I am concluding now that it isn't actually a thermal fuse since the system still boots up and the element is still heating. Is there anything on the controller that I should check, or should I assume the motor was bad and burnt out? I should note I received it as a gift and only used it for ~5 weeks before it died. I bought a new one and we've used it for 6+ months now with no issue, so I don't really know what went wrong unless it was just a faulty part.

[@FixitFrank]

Or could be just stuck. If not and it spins freely, you can find these motors online. Look for shaded pole motors for air friers. They are relatively generic. Good luck!

[@Cfomodz]

@@FixitFrank By spins freely would that just be if I spin the fan blade and it spins easily, or moves at all, or that the fan blade could spin but the motor could still be stuck somehow? Sorry if this is a dumb question.

[@Cfomodz]

Also thank you for replying!

[@csayat05]

Thank you for your video to fixed Mr fryer same problem of your more power to you

[@woodchuck4562]

informative video. I tore one apart and wasn't as lucky as you were. The problem on mine was a blown thermal fuse also, and since I didn't want to wait forever for parts I just jumpered the fuse. For those who think that is sacrosanct the machine will still shut down before it is too hot because it has the thermistor in it for temperature control. You will get a blinking E on the board. I know this because when I put the machine back together I found out that the thermal fuse had blown because the coil on the fan went bad, and when the fan don't work they overheat pretty quickly! :( So I ended up with parts in a box instead of a hot air fryer.

[@mariai.morales6538]

THANK YOU!,you just save me!,I have a power Xl and looking for the thermal fuse, trying to open that metal part and that air fryer look exactly like mine on that part,now I'm going to see if I can get the thermal part to fix it,really good and well explain video,you save me.... 😉😉😉

[@FixitFrank]

You're welcome!

[@chaseedwardsedwards540]

Tap the power button to switch the unit on bro . Tap the power button to switch the unit off But it will enter in a cool down mode before it switches off

[@6781Greengo84]

Nice video Dude! I actually had this issue with a new air fryer my sister-in-law got us last Christmas. Mockins brand. I didn't actually use it much right away because I'd never heard of an air fryer before and didn't have a good idea of what to even use it for at first. Then one day I took a dozen frozen wings out of the freezer, which I usually grill, and the light bulb came on in my head. To steal a phrase from my teenage daughter...OMG. Wings turned out just as good, if not better than we get at our local pub. For that last few months we've been making home made fries, wings, and just about anything we can think of that works with an air fryer. Then just the other day in the middle of making fries my wife noticed they weren't getting cook half way through the process. No heat all the sudden. I've left the broken thing on the counter for weeks. She's tried to message the company to see what they are willing to do for a replacement. Not surprisingly they are non responsive. I thought I take a look at how the thing operates and came across your video. I knew the issue I had was something to do with the heating element, so after a few minutes into your video I knew I was on the right track. Good job on the breakdown, and diagnosing the bad component with your trusty ol' Fluke. With a little electronics knowledge and the willingness to try you certainly prove the point that not every kitchen appliance that breaks necessarily goes into the garbage can.

[@jfuller2620]

Hello, does the fuse have anything to do with the fan not working. It appears I'm getting heat, but no fan!

[@FixitFrank]

Probably not. My guess would be the fan itself is jammed. The motor is a common shaded pole motor which you can buy, but I would see if there is a video on fixing shaded pole motors. They tend to be very easy to fix as long as the coil is OK. If the coil is bad, then you need a new $20 motor.

[@xmedia-e]

I was able to use your video to fix my air fryer. Thank you!

[@FixitFrank]

I'm really happy to hear that. Thanks for letting me know the video was helpful! Thats the only reason I post them. Enjoy your air fryer!

[@Lynxzit]

Princess 182020 Digital Aerofryer XL Hello! Really nice video and to see how to check how parts work or not in an AirFyer. Yes, I have a question. I have an older model of airfyer but it's not especially used and I suspect it's just a minor problems today. What happens regarding the error is that the display flashes and sounds and honks on and off when you put the basket in and you can therefore not use the AirFyer. But it is a glitch or malfunction that can be related to the deposit of the basket . It is a form of spring-back switch in the upper rim of the on the Airfryer and if you press the basket firmly the display is constantly lit and you can use the programs My question is what the components are called that are wrong with and how to order them and where?

[@quantumperplexity]

Maybe the Thermal Fuse wasn't bad... Maybe it did its job by fusing in the face of excessive temperature. To be on the safe side, you should follow through with the insertion of a calibrated temperature probe and capture data for an hour or so in both the empty of food-full modes at the highest heat fryer setting. If the fan motor is under-powered, it could be running hot, just a few degrees below the temperature point of the thermal fuse. On a warmer day or longer runtime, the fuse would pop, saving the rest of the air fryer from a melt-down situation. At that point, you may consider upgrading the fan motor, one that embraces at least a couple standard deviations of manufacturing process variation. (Thanks for the video! I really enjoyed it.)

[@pedroasberth]

Brother you made an excellent job fixing this air fryer, congratulation. GOD bless you

[@tonyenglish4440]

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[@AndrisJankevics]

Ventilator did stop working on my while heating element is still working. I should have checked KZbin before I spent half hour trying to figure out how to open this frier. Thank you!

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks for the help with the fan, I did the same thing. It working great now.

[@FixitFrank]

No problem 👍

[@kulikkulibiakovskiy2379]

I replaced thermal fuse, and it worked for couple of weeks.. then overheated and burned fish :) So, thermistor may also need to be replaced..

[@FixitFrank]

might be the fan too. Try cleaning the fan motor. If the fan is not moving fast enough, it will allow heat build up. also be sure the heating element is not cracked.

[@FatalityMiami]

Thank you! I was able to fix mine following the same steps! I got the thermal fuse on amazon 6 for 7.99$

[@FixitFrank]

That is awesome! Its funny how easy it is to fix right? I think that is what I paid for mine. Probably same seller.

[@darnellfisher4148]

I bought 2 Power XL airfryers. One went out not even 6 months after I bought them. I used the second and it lted 3 months. They both failed doing something different. I found the circuit board was bad in one and the thermal fuse bad in the other. I took the board from the one with the faulty fuse. These were at the time under warranty. I found it was gonna cost me $85 to send each of them back for repair when I only paid $60 each on a special sale for a short time. The company tried to sell me a new upgrade. Ha! I decided I'd find out what's wrong myself. I may check the company for the price of a control board and thermal fuse.

[@FixitFrank]

Nice job!! For the model with a main board issue, check voltages. You may have to Google data sheets on the parts but I'd start checking voltage regulators and diodes. If the main control of is bad, I would not go further.

[@Tilapiaculture]

Thanks. It was very helpfull. Although diferent manufcacturer, all conections are the same. 👍

[@FixitFrank]

Im glad to hear that ! Thanks for letting me know

[@Escorpio40]

That connector you tested at 9:38 melted right after I finished cooking chicken and now my gowise airfryer is dead.

[@stevioAda]

these devices cook well but they fail quickly they are very fiddly to strip down with hidden screws clips etc . i would recommend countertop oven type slightly more expensive but better through mine in the bin

[@mariobombo]

That 100K Ohm ntc termistor failed on me - thanks for the value

[@bayareanbeckley8738]

Found the fixing nut for the fan in my bacon! So clearly the fan had stopped doing its job and as refixing fan has not cured operation loos like I will have to hunt down dreaded thermal fusing.

[@FixitFrank]

You are on the right track for sure. Good luck!

[@Czechmate.z]

Same parts as gormia unit .thermal fuse blew due to unit overheating .( loss of temperature control ) .Also unit not UL approved.

[@FixitFrank]

I think these are probably generic as heck.

[@spersboza7275]

This is very detailed educational video. Thank you. I have got a non working air fryer from a friend. In the process of dismantling, it appears that the burner coil is resting on the underneath metal plate. (3rd screw opposite to the two screws attached to the assembly is missing). This means the the heat sensor and the fuse attached to the metal plate will heat up with the burner coil. Would this be ok? Hope to hear from you, thanks.

[@FixitFrank]

I hate to say it but I would re-assemble it. After all your work, it would be a shame to have the fuse go bad just because the coil isn't in place. It would 'work' but I bet it fails pretty quickly with the coil up against the plate. You'll be glad you redid it.

[@spersboza7275]

@@FixitFrank Thanks for the quick reply. I was wondering, the bracket used to tighten the screw on the burner coil of your demonstrated unit, is it a fully conducting metal piece? Also if I put spacers on the two screws attached to the burner coil and get some clearance from the plate would you think that is advisable, considering that the coil would be floating in air with no thermal conductivity to the plate. I value you opinion. Thanks.

[@FixitFrank]

its hard to say man. I am a firm believer that the engineers who designed it, did so for a reason. What you say might work but I dont want to tell you it is 100% okay. I'd suggest testing it in a safe place with lots of oversight to make sure nothing else happens. What you suggest might work, but again, I don't want you burning your house down over bad advice.

[@spersboza7275]

@@FixitFrankThanks for all the advice. I'll keep the coil as it is and will replace the thermal fuse. It should work for a while. Thanks again for the very helpful video.

[@jessieperez2422]

I have my 360 airfrier Emeril .not work when I put on air fry mode and select time and push to star on screen ER...any sides what it is..thanks in advance

[@FixitFrank]

Hard to say but I would check the switch that tells it when the basket is installed.

[@daveharding6696]

fixed $12.00 in parts from Amazon thanks for the video

[@davidsontay]

How can I find the ones on amazon can you put a link

[@daveharding6696]

you're welcome

[@albeirosanchez1023]

Donde va el fusible con todos los alambres o ahi encima del.motor del ventilador

[@mackharpersr1431]

My big boss air fryer fan won't come on.The heat lamp comes on but the fan will not work what can I do to fix it

[@FixitFrank]

I'd start by making sure the fan motor isn't stuck. If it's free, then voltages to the fan motor should be verified. Usually it's the same as your line voltage. 120-240 depending where you live. If you have voltage, then you have a bad fan motor. Fan motors are pretty generic. Search for shaded pole motor..

[@sandraclory8802]

OK problem, my Gourmia Digital Air Model GAF575 fryer is doing the opposit. When I plug it in and all of the Digital lights come on flashing like a lite up Christmas Tree. It goes haywire & I can't select or turn it off unless I unplug it. Helppppp. Please

[@FixitFrank]

Sounds like the mainboard is kaput. You could look for bad capacitors but I suspect the main chip is no good. If course I am speculating because I can't see it but that would be my initial troubleshooting point.

[@sandraclory8802]

@@FixitFrank Thank you for your attempt in helping me. After 2 hours of researching around on the Net, *AirFryer, I figured it out & it worked🤔

[@FixitFrank]

What did you end up doing? This might help someone else. Thanks again for watching

[@sandraclory8802]

@@FixitFrank OK, Since the like new AirFryer was bought used at Goodwill Thrift stores, they still guarantee all electronics purchased from them for 30 days but the Users Manual was not included so, I searched Google & found the Manual on line & the rest us History. Thanks for being here

[@mknight6026]

The fan on my sister's dropped a nut and she lost the nut. She has a krups and I can't find what size the threads are. Would you happen to know what size threads the nuts are? Are they all left hand threads? I'd have to find a left hand nut then?

[@FixitFrank]

It's metric. Maybe m4 or M5. Probably also left handed thread. McMaster Carr or Fastenal should have them.

[@mknight6026]

@@FixitFrank only thing we have is the world's smallest ace hardware lol

[@FixitFrank]

they can probably order them but yeah, its not a common fastener. Ebay might be worth trying

[@timm3466]

Your video was great ! I diagnosed the problem on the Air Fryer XL and ordered the parts...172 deg thermal fuse 5 for $3.19 on e-bay...wouldn't have tried to fix it if I had not seen your video...thanks

[@FixitFrank]

Glad to hear it! That's my goal. I'm glad it helped, thank you for letting me know! Take care

[@eduardocorreia6648]

Thanks for this video. I have a DeLonghi Multifry which stopped working a few days ago after what seemed to be a surge in power during a thunderstorm. I have partially disassembled the unit and have been testing continuity on the main visible elements (everything seems OK), I then stumbled on a pair of round-shaped ceramic terminals which I can only think are Thermal Fuses, I tested continuity on both of them (I think they have somewhat different specs although look exactly the same) one worked but the other did not report continuity. I wonder if there is a way I can verify whether this is the actual culprit as I cannot easily get a hold of a replacement part in the near future. Thanks in advance for any insights you may share...

[@mattfletcher12]

Thanks! Save me a new fryer.

[@alberttyong]

What resistance are you getting across the motor coil? I'm getting everything operational except for the fan. Am getting the clicks from both relay, so I went to measure resistance of the motor coil, and it's measuring an open circuit.

[@FixitFrank]

It should be low. There is a thermal fuse link under the tape of the motor coil that probably opened. Otherwise you can find shaded pole motors on ebay.

[@tzivystarr3857]

Hi wondering if you might be able to help me? I have an air fryer donated that has a problem with the electrical panel. Hoping to fix it so I can pass it onto a family in need.

[@FixitFrank]

We can try! What problem does it have? Some control panels are not repairable because the control chip needs to be programmed. Other parts can be replaced.

[@MrProtector65]

Showing and Teaching, how it was ment to be long ago, regards, m8, 😎

[@FixitFrank]

Thanks man, I appreciate that.

[@Escorpio40]

Can I replace the 172C(correct one) fuse with a 192C ? Will that make it last longer?How about the amp. 10A or 15A?

[@FixitFrank]

I would not recommend that. The thermal fuse is your final safety point. I would not use a 15amp as the original is 10amp. Using a fuse with 5 amps higher spec could lead to a fire. Normally I would be okay with subbing parts, but when it's a safety component, I would not do it. Of course you do what you need to do with what you have. I realize not everyone has access to the proper parts. Keep in mind paper burns around 230c so you are getting pretty close, also ABS plastic gets soft around 210C, so your plastic housing might melt. I'd seriously recommend using the 172c @ 10amps. These are so cheap. www.amazon.com/SF169E-SEFUSE-Cutoffs-Thermal-Degree/dp/B071F9PGW4/ref=sr_1_1 $6.25

[@w.f1001]

@@FixitFrank thanks 👍🏻

[@lesleyang6611]

Wonderful video. I blown my new 110v Instant Vortex Plus 7 in 1 airfryer oven by plugging it to a 220v plug. Wonder if it can be repaired?

[@FixitFrank]

Thank you! It probably can be repaired but I will warm you it might be not worth it. The only part worth changing is the internal fuse. If the main control IC is bad, it's not worth going any further with a repair.

[@lesleyang6611]

Thank you for your reply. The white casing was burnt exposing the copper coil.

[@dxbfk]

Very nicely explained.

[@Cory_Springer]

Oh I wish my Gourmia fryers control panel would pop off that easy. I've got to take the piezo out, the beeping is so darn annoying.

[@Cory_Springer]

1 hour later, figured out it was the top square panel pops off, and reveals 4 screws to take out. De-soldered the piezo, no more buzzing!

[@jakedehahn5475]

So a question? Thermal fuse. Is just a kind of a safety device Right?. If it gets above set temperature of the fuse it will cause it to fail to save the device from damage? The reason why I ask is if I bypass the thermal fuse shouldn't the machine come on? I checked continuity at the basket switch that's operating correctly. Kind of scratching my head here. But I'll walk away from it for a minute and maybe a light bulb will come on lol 🤣😂

[@FixitFrank]

yeah itll come on but that means the last line of safety is gone. I would not recommend bypassing it for normal use but Im not the thermal fuse police so what you do in the privacy of your own workshop is your business :)

[@jakedehahn5475]

No I get it. Definitely!!! You definitely don't want to run permanently without a safety mechanism . what I was just getting at is if I bypassed it if the machine should fire up if in theory that was the only problematic device thermal fuse but you answered that question. I appreciate the info. Your videos. Awesome and very informative!!

[@assly2097]

Your video is great... Thanks for sharing with everyone whose has that brand... As for me.. I have a Air Fryer Pro... bought only for 6 month from Amazon now its not heating up... what do you think the problem is? everything is working but no heat..Thanks an advance ;-)

[@FixitFrank]

Id guess either the element itself or the thermal fuse. Some have a thermal fuse protecting the element itself. If you measure the resistance of the element it should be pretty low. If its thousands of ohms or more(or open), then its bad.

[@sandraclory8802]

Disconnected Heating Elements ❓❓

[@Gunzee]

Thanks for filming this, my air fryer is completely dead although the plug fuse is fine. I saw there was no path between the pins and PSU board. Really I was about to stop there. Dug deeper and found two ol 192c thermal fuses. Stupid question any difference between fast blow & axial?

[@FixitFrank]

Axial is the physical shape. There are fuses where both pins come out the same side(radial) or one pin on each side(axial). The fast blow means it will open the fuse quickly. I'd suggest looking for a standard blow 192c. www.amazon.com/SF188E-SEFUSE-Microtemp-Thermal-Cutoff/dp/B01N1Y1L46/ref=sr_1_3 these should work fine.

[@Gunzee]

Back again! My air fryer kept going for about one year. Now the relays have gone! I could hear them clicking way before the temperature was reached. Also I heard 4-5 clicks within a second. I've tried to zoom into your video to see the details of your relays. These are fryers are not worth It in my opinion. £150 for something that needed a repair 1 year after purchase and now another & it's not even 2 years old. Was gifted on Christmas '21. I'm in two minds whether to repair it, just buy a cheap one with extended warranty.

[@hangao814]

Thanks for the video Frank! This was very helpful. Quick question, mine just randomly stopped working one day and knocked out the breakers in the kitchen. I found the micro-switch inside didn't have continuity. My fryer doesn't have an on / off button, so is that just a safety switch so the fryer doesn't turn on without the basket? Can I operate safely without it or should I try to find a replacement?

[@FixitFrank]

Hello Han, I am a big fan of safety interlocks with this sort of device. I would see about replacing it. I suspect it's a pretty standard microswitch. Knocking out the breakers is curious though. I guess a momentarily bouncing switch might cause it, but I would give the heating elements a check to ground to rule out any failing in the heating element insulation. I would be fine with testing it by jumping out the micro-switch but I would not leave it bypassed when you put it back into use.

[@BlossomWhite877]

I spilled smoothly on air fryer....how should I clean that.....and what will happen if I use air fryer without cleaning....

[@jonyhopkins1]

Please what is the reference of the thermal fuse

[@foto2d]

Hello FixitFrank, first of all thank you very much for your video, thank you for expressing it so well and thank you for your selfless help. I happen to have a fryer like that (a little bit different on the outside but technically it is the same, it is a MVPower) with a problem, the screen says "E2", the heater and fan work but not the on-screen controls. Only the "E2" is left blinking, therefore I cannot use it. I have checked the device that you say could be a thermistor and that you touch with your hand at exactly 9:53 of your video. Your thermistor marks 97.3 koh, however mine marks as a short circuit: 0 oh. This makes me think that maybe here is the problem. I am trying to find this thermistor on Aliexpress, Amazon, etc but to no avail. Would you be so kind to help me? I would be very grateful if you could tell me where I could find it or some enlightening information. Thank you very much for everything, kind regards.

[@masarte776]

Por favor ayuda a mi freidora se le despegó el contorno de la tapa ¿Con que la pego?

[@FixitFrank]

¿Podrías compartir una imagen del problema? Gracias

[@susanabueckert1533]

My air fryer the fan doesn't work, what should I do.

[@FixitFrank]

I'd check to see if its jammed(try and push the fan). If it spins easily, the problem is electrical. Unfortunately there are so many possibilities its hard to suggest them all.

[@drewpotter6096]

I have a power air fryer xl that the screen turns on and off even with me bypassing the basket switch would this be the same issue

[@FixitFrank]

Probably not. You'd have no power at all. I'd check the wires feeding the display.

[@MoneymanJones420]

I have a NuWave Brio 10 quart Air Fryer and the lid will not close all the way anymore. It seems like the Close Lid Knob is stuck pulled out and won't go back in. Do you have any idea or advice to fix this?

[@FixitFrank]

I am not personally familiar with that model, however from what I read, the knob is pretty important for controlling the lid. It sounds like the pin might be out of place or maybe even bent a little. The lid looks to be pretty heavy. First, I would see if you can feel any movement through the pin while you open/close the lid. You might feel a spot where the pin moves. Then you can try pushing/pulling on the pin at the spot to see if its just out of place. Otherwise, it is time to open the fryer up, or at least getting to the hing assembly and determining if its something serious or just a bent pin that you can hammer out flat enough.

[@neilmurphy6601]

Hi i know i'm 4 years late but can you help me with the wiring of my air fryer? My brother took it apart to replace the heating element and he didn't keep track of where the 6 wires goes

[@daothanhcungtran3738]

my thermal fuse blown out and I changed it. It work but the control board on top air fryer is not working It is automatic turn everything on when I turn it on . Can you tell me what happen . Is it the control board for temperature and fans are not working and where can I buy it. Thanks for your video. It is excellent

[@FixitFrank]

It's hard to say. I would check voltages to see if it's the transformer or not. Also check the microswitch that detects the fryer basket. If the board is bad I would be surprised. I would check (very carefully) the main power that feeds the main board. I suspect you have another safety interlock problem. Either a switch or maybe a transformer. As far as parts, I am not sure where to get a main board but eBay would be my starting point.

[@daothanhcungtran3738]

@@FixitFrank Thanks for your help. I will check them again

[@Robb403]

My Philips air fryer that I bought from Walmart is plagued with an intermittent motor. Sometimes it starts slow and comes up to speed and runs fine. Sometimes, the fan won't start at all. If I spin it with a stick and try again, it usually starts. But, how annoying it is. The unit is clean and the fan turns easily. Any ideas as to what's wrong?

[@FixitFrank]

Those shaded pole motors can be finicky. Even if spins, you may want to remove the fan blade and clean up the motor bearings. They are usually bronze and can get sticky. They are very low torque so it's easy to make it drag. If you clean it good, I bet it will be more reliable and more consistent speed. Aside from the motor needing cleaning, there isn't anything else that would really affect it, since it's driven off the mains power

[@soldiermanize]

Have you taken apart a Ninja Air fry twin. As I need to clean it but the grill piece in the way if i unsqrew it will it just pop off i know it well have wires attached

[@hansungyungable]

how do you check thermal sensor? I replaced thermal fuse on ninja air fryer power is on but showing code 1 and 2. what do you think problem?

[@FixitFrank]

Ohm meter to see if it has low resistance. 0 ohms is what you want to measure. I am sorry but I do not know the error code numbers.

[@stevenchoon1818]

Hi. My brand new 2 yrs old Philip hd9220 airfryer keep tripping. Was keep in store for 2 years plus. Is a gift. Please advise. Thks

[@joevuzekaz2030]

Great job

[@manoelberaldi2378]

Tenho uma placa de potência dessa,ela fica apitando, o relay fica armando e desligando, quantos volts tem nos pinos e tens esquema elétrico da placa de potência?

[@jonathandoherty8146]

Hey, I'm working on a ninja and it's very similar to what you're working on. I took mine apart and in doing so a magnet came out from above the heat shield and I have no idea where it goes. Any chance yours had a magnet too?

[@FixitFrank]

It did not unfortunately. However, I would suspect that magnet has something to do with making the basket act like its locked into place. Or, there is a reed switch that the magnet helps activate. I'd look around for another magnet that lines up with it, or metal plate maybe? I'm speculating on all of this but I figure, its just another air fryer so it cant be too unusual. There must be a pocket or spot for it to sit in. I think if you find what the magnet was affecting, you will find where it went. Good luck and if you figure it out, please let me know! Thanks

[@emmacaufield7469]

Where to you buy the thermal fuse

[@FixitFrank]

amazon, ebay, etc. They are pretty common.

[@shadako2]

always film it or take photos.... lots of small parts and they need to go in right.

[@shadako2]

Mine is more complicated than this one, about five spacers + not spinning now. This video helped with the left hand screw....

[@nikhilnanan30]

My airfryer is the power fryer xl ,the wiring is exactly the same .the fan and heater turns on but the screen wont come on,so I opened it to see if any of the circuit boards were burned and they weren't ...any tips

[@FixitFrank]

I'd check the resistor before the power supply. They use resistors as fuses. The control panel sounds like it has no power.

[@nikhilnanan30]

@@FixitFrank the control panel has no power ,i'll check the resistor thanks for the advice.

[@bgregg55]

a bad thermal cutoff is the problem with most air fryer failures. pretty much true of all heat-generating appliances. it's planned obsolescence. too bad manufacturers wont use resetting thermal fuses, but they have no incentive to. As an aside, my countertop convection oven is still going strong now over 20 years. These air fryers are built to fail.

[@FixitFrank]

In my opinion they are too small to be really useful. It would take 3 runs to make chicken wings for 4 people. I see their use but ultimately they all end up in the dump or in that cabinet with the bread maker, pasta maker and smoothy machine

[@bgregg55]

@@FixitFrank you left out the stupid countertop pressure cookers that are the latest must-have item that fails after 25 use cycles. & yes, my wife just had to have one.

[@carlesrich9718]

Where can I purchase the fan motor from

[@FixitFrank]

I've had decent luck with ebay.

[@minniusmannius9165]

Thanks for a great video. 👍👍

[@chitrachhabra76]

Please tell what to do if the fan doesn’t work but the heating is fine

[@javancross6085]

I have checked the thermistor, heating element, and thermal fuse and found no problems. i have found that there is no power going to the heating element. Thoughts?

[@FixitFrank]

I'd check the triac driving the coil.

[@AmeerHamza-rq4lv]

@fixitfrank are you using a stanley brand cordless screw driver??

[@FixitFrank]

Dewalt DCD710! I have pretty bad wrist problems so these are a life saver.

[@scottcupples9683]

You had me at pop the cover.lol

[@KLR-650]

Why do you have to take so much stuff apart to get to the thermal fuse? The indention for the fuse is right there when you take the cover off. They could have easily put a screw cover that would pop right off, and there it is. Ugh...Anyway, I got to the point of testing the fuse and I held the leads like you did. Looks bad. Now that I have cut the thermal fuse off when I touch the leads I get 000. I have a new fuse coming but not sure why the fuse appears to be good now. With your fingers on the leads and holding the wire is the meter getting a false measurement?

[@FixitFrank]

Im not sure why the fuse seems okay. It might be that the wire inside broke and then when you moved it the wire is touching enough to make 0 ohms. As far as to why they bury it? Because they dont want you to fix it! They want you to throw in out with all the other ewaste! Thanks for taking the time to fix it yourself and deny them another sale when you are definitely capable of fixing it

[@KLR-650]

@@FixitFrank I thought the same thing as you. We will see if the new fuse fixes it. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.

[@cdgarrett1]

Is the Nuwave oven similar? I bought a Nuwave oven and thought it was supposed to be a infrared oven. When I look under the power head all I see is a regular heating element and a fan. Is it really an infrared oven?

[@FixitFrank]

That is a good question. It may glow enough reach near infrared.

[@cdgarrett1]

FixitFrank I’m just concerned I bought a knock off of a Nuwave from Walmart. The Nuwave is advertised as an infrared oven but I do not see any evidence of a infrared light.

[@atlanticjrfed]

My 8qt power air fryer pro oven just up and quit. Only used maybe a dozen times. I believe, because I did not pull it out from under cabinets that it blew the thermal fuse. Any one know the part # and info for that machine?

[@FixitFrank]

You want to find the fuse and get the part number for the fuse off it yourself. I wouldn't trust internet people for info that is that critical. Plus they may have used a different fuse on different parts of the world. However you can check repairclinic.com and they may have the manufacturer parts listed. That source I would trust for fuse info.

[@JFullerTruth]

I can't believe I ran across this video. I have a Zeny that arrived and the fan does not blow' although the pot gets hot. Do you suggest I try these steps?

[@FixitFrank]

If it's getting hot, then you're half working. I'd check the fan(with the whole thing cool and unplugged). Make sure you can spin the fan by hand. It might be stuck. If it's not stuck then it could be a bad fan motor or bad fan motor control. If the Zeny is still under warranty, I'd get it replaced and save yourself some hassle.

[@JFullerTruth]

@@FixitFrank the fan does turn and it is getting hot. The company told me to just keep it so I'm trying to repair it. They sent me a new one and I can clearly hear the fan. Just ran across your channel. Thank you so much for all you do!

[@FixitFrank]

@@JFullerTruth Oh good. That means its not jammed. They use very simple shaded-pole motors. I find them in old microwave ovens and that sort of thing. You can test the motor by measuring the resistance across the wires from it. If its bad, you will read open circuit. If it never worked, I would open it and look for wires that were notplugged in or fell out. Its more common than you might think. Im glad you are liking my videos and thank you so much for watching!

[@pedroasberth]

Hi Frank, I bought an used Insignia air fryer model NS-AF72DBK9 which I replaced a burned thermal fuse:175degree It stars but it turns off a minute later, I opened up & troubleshooted everything, I can`t find the thermister...? can you please help me with this. Thank you... GOD bless you

[@user-zf3zc9pn8l]

Thank you for your help!

[@FixitFrank]

You're welcome!

[@Juan2012gomez]

I have a piece of equipment just like the one in your video and it had a blown thermal fuse. However, after I replaced the thermal fuse and completely assembled the device and turned it on, it worked only for a moment, when it started to heat up it turned off. After it cools down, it turns on again. I am not sure if it is the thermocouple or if it is one of the capacitors on the electronic card. The capacitors look good. I don't know how to test the thermocouple. Could you help me, please? Best regards. Juan Carlos

[@FixitFrank]

The thermistor should be around 10K or 100K depending on the model. You should read around that when you measure resistance. Maybe 6-8K on a 10K thermistor and 80K~ on the 100K thermistor. The resistance changes with the heat. But from the description, I would be suspect of the heating element. Sounds like it might have current leakage.

[@Juan2012gomez]

@@FixitFrank. I'll check the thermistor, I'll look for it in the market. In Venezuela it is a little difficult to get these items, however, I will do that search. I think you are right with the diagnosis you have given me. Thank you very much Frank.

[@Juan2012gomez]

@@FixitFrank Hi, it´s me...again. I checked the thermistor with the multimeter, however, the readings are very erratic and vary constantly. It doesn't look like the thermistor is in good condition when it do that. On the other hand, how do I verify that the heating element is leaking current? After one minute of operation, the unit simply turns off. Thank you Frank, again.

[@sharle6]

Can you tell me how to fix my NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q Air Fryer? I just got it yesterday but the lid won't close. I can't unlock it when I pull on the knob the way it says to pull it out but it refuses to unlock to close it so I can't use it. I would love to use it and soon.

[@FixitFrank]

Hello, Unfortunately I am not that familiar with that model. Personally I would get it replaced if its new. Sounds like something is wrong if you are following the instructions. If the latch is jammed, I don't know if I would trust it even if I got it open. Maybe try NuWave customer support? Im sorry that I don't have more info for you.

[@sharle6]

@@FixitFrank Thank you for reading my comment and trying to help. I wasn't sure if you would as this video was a while ago lol. Yeah, I have been scouring the internet and youtube trying to find something so yes I did send an email to NuWave customer support. I am just very disappointed as I really wanted to start using it. This is the first one I have ever owned and because my husband has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes this would help with his diet greatly. Hopefully, they will get back to me soon about this and tell me how to at least send it back to them so I can get a new one. I am quite disappointed right now.

[@sckbes4568]

Thank you for making this video. Where can I buy micro switch (model # KW3-0Z)? 16A 2 Pin

[@FixitFrank]

You are very welcome! I see them for sale on eBay using that part # you list. www.ebay.com/itm/KW3-16A-125-250VAC-Micro-Switch-/162570007647

[@ryanwolf7174]

think you

[@tonithesaint]

I have a Princess House Air Fryer n washers or spacers came out of the motor but it is still working for now. Is the motor falling off its mounts. Only had for 4 months. I emailed the company. Concerned about Using it. Should I? Let’s see if company will replace it. Wish I knew how to fix stuff like that. Where are men like you. I can fix more things then most men I know. I can take things apart and fix by accident I suspect. Before tossing I have some fun with it. I learn from KZbin. Love your excitement.

[@TheDazzmo]

hi there i have the same problem ive worked out the fuse has blown just out of curiosity are you meant to get continuity on the copper coil? because i dont seem to have any?

[@FixitFrank]

If you mean the large coil/heater coil, then yes. You should get pretty low resistance. I'd expect 10-20ohms.

[@TheDazzmo]

@@FixitFrank no i mean on the fan the fine copper wrapped around which the pos and negative terminals go to

[@FixitFrank]

@@TheDazzmo oh ok. yeah that should also show resistance. I bet your fan motor has an open coil. I think they should read around 1000 ohms(might be less, I can't quite recall).

[@TheDazzmo]

@@FixitFrank ahh thought so!! Must be that that's packed up as its not reading anything at all!! Brilliant thank you for the reply!!! Much appreciated

[@OmoniyiTaiwo-hl9lv]

what is the nut size?

[@FixitFrank]

I recall it was 10mm, left handed/reverse thread

[@69lindaflores]

Hello my air fry went off only when I was working, now I do not turn on the panel. What can be

[@FixitFrank]

I am not 100% sure but I would suspect the same thermal fuse that went bad in mine. It is a common failure point.