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Instant

Instant air fryer keeps cutting out mid-cook

Hoping someone can help with my Instant air fryer — it switches itself off part way through cooking and I have to keep pressing start again. Would really…

STSteve N.•6 months ago
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Tower

Tower air fryer interior light not working

I've got a Tower air fryer (T17061) that's around a year old and the little window light has stopped coming on (minor, but annoying). Grateful for any…

STSteve E.•6 months ago
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Philips

Philips air fryer making a loud rattling noise, any ideas?

Bought a Philips air fryer 6 months ago and it has started making a horrible rattling/grinding noise from the fan whenever it is running. Would really…

BEBecky J.•6 months ago
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Tefal

Tefal air fryer interior light not working, any ideas?

My Tefal air fryer, just over a year old — the little window light has stopped coming on (minor, but annoying). Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

TRTracey•6 months ago
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Cosori

Cosori air fryer smells of burning plastic

I've got a Cosori air fryer that's about 6 months old and there is a strong burning plastic smell every time I use it, even after running it empty a few…

SASam from Luton•6 months ago

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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs air fryer keeps cutting out mid-cook

My Russell Hobbs air fryer (27170), 2 years old — it switches itself off part way through cooking and I have to keep pressing start again. Any idea what's…

WAWayne Wood•6 months ago
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Tower

Tower air fryer display has gone blank

Hoping someone can help with my Tower air fryer (T17061) — the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. Is this a common…

BEBetty•6 months ago
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Swan

Swan air fryer drawer handle has cracked, any ideas?

Bought a Swan air fryer 18 months ago and the handle on the drawer has cracked and I'm worried about it snapping off. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

OLOlivia Wright•6 months ago
Air Fryers
Swan

Swan air fryer won't turn on

My Swan air fryer (Retro SD90170), 3 years old — it's completely dead, no display and no fan, and yes it is plugged in and switched on at the wall. Really…

WAWayne from Ipswich•6 months ago
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Lakeland

Lakeland air fryer timer not counting down

My Lakeland air fryer (Digital Dual), 3 years old — the timer either won't start or jumps around and it switches off randomly mid-cook. Would really…

ELEllie•6 months ago

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Pro Breeze

Pro Breeze air fryer smells of burning plastic

Hoping someone can help with my Pro Breeze air fryer (4.2L Digital) — there is a strong burning plastic smell every time I use it, even after running it…

MAMaya J.•6 months ago
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Ninja

Ninja air fryer drawer handle has cracked

I've got a Ninja air fryer that's a couple of years old and the handle on the drawer has cracked and I'm worried about it snapping off. Really hoping it's…

BRBryony Hall•6 months ago
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Ninja

Ninja air fryer not heating up

Hoping someone can help with my Ninja air fryer (AF100UK) — the fan runs and the timer counts down but the food comes out cold or barely warm. Is this…

STSteve from Derby•6 months ago
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Lakeland

Lakeland air fryer cooking unevenly

Bought a Lakeland air fryer a couple of years ago and one side of the food burns while the other side stays raw. Would really appreciate any advice before…

TOTom H.•6 months ago
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Salter

Salter air fryer smells of burning plastic

I've got a Salter air fryer that's 2 years old and there is a strong burning plastic smell every time I use it, even after running it empty a few times.…

OLOlivia Clarke•6 months ago

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Salter

Salter air fryer display has gone blank

My Salter air fryer, nearly 2 years old — the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. Is this a common fault on these?

BEBecky from Kent•6 months ago
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Salter

Salter air fryer drawer won't slide out, any ideas?

Bought a Salter air fryer 6 months ago and the basket has become really stiff and won't slide out properly any more. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

FRFreya from Glasgow•6 months ago
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Philips

Philips air fryer display has gone blank?

Hoping someone can help with my Philips air fryer (XXL HD9650) — the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. Is it worth…

GAGary Gray•6 months ago
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Cosori

Cosori air fryer display has gone blank

I've got a Cosori air fryer that's around a year old and the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. Would really…

LELewis from Luton•6 months ago
Air Fryers
Cosori

Cosori air fryer not heating up

Hoping someone can help with my Cosori air fryer — the fan runs and the timer counts down but the food comes out cold or barely warm. Really hoping it's a…

GAGary W.•7 months ago

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