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Daewoo

Daewoo air fryer showing an error code

My Daewoo air fryer (Rampage SDA2309), nearly 2 years old — it comes up with an error code and won't continue the cycle. It's showing E4. Is it worth…

JOJoanne Edwards•8 months ago
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Tefal

Tefal air fryer interior light not working?

My Tefal air fryer (ActiFry Genius), nearly 2 years old — the little window light has stopped coming on (minor, but annoying). Is this a common fault on…

NINina from Telford•8 months ago
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Tefal

Tefal air fryer display has gone blank

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

MIMike Kelly•8 months ago
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Daewoo

Help - Daewoo air fryer making a loud rattling noise

Hoping someone can help with my Daewoo air fryer — it has started making a horrible rattling/grinding noise from the fan whenever it is running. Has…

BRBryony H.•8 months ago
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Instant

Instant air fryer not crisping food, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Instant air fryer (Vortex Plus 6L) — chips and similar come out soft and pale instead of crispy, even on the highest…

LULucy Harris•9 months ago

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Cosori

Cosori air fryer display has gone blank, any ideas?

I've got a Cosori air fryer that's 2 years old and the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. Is it worth repairing or…

TOToby from Swansea•9 months ago
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Ninja

Ninja air fryer making a loud rattling noise?

Hoping someone can help with my Ninja air fryer (AF160UK) — it has started making a horrible rattling/grinding noise from the fan whenever it is running.…

MAMaureen from Swansea•9 months ago
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Philips

Help - Philips air fryer not crisping food

Bought a Philips air fryer a couple of years ago and chips and similar come out soft and pale instead of crispy, even on the highest setting for the full…

LELeanne from Swindon•9 months ago
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Ninja

Ninja air fryer cooking unevenly, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Ninja air fryer (AF160UK) — one side of the food burns while the other side stays raw. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

FIFiona W.•9 months ago
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Ninja

Ninja air fryer not crisping food

I've got a Ninja air fryer that's just over a year old and chips and similar come out soft and pale instead of crispy, even on the highest setting for the…

CHChloe G.•9 months ago

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Lakeland

Lakeland air fryer drawer won't slide out

Hoping someone can help with my Lakeland air fryer (Digital Dual) — the basket has become really stiff and won't slide out properly any more. Grateful for…

RYRyan from Cardiff•9 months ago
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Pro Breeze

Pro Breeze air fryer showing an error code

My Pro Breeze air fryer (4.2L Digital), nearly 2 years old — it comes up with an error code and won't continue the cycle. Is it worth repairing or should…

FIFiona from Derby•9 months ago
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Lakeland

Lakeland air fryer keeps cutting out mid-cook

Hoping someone can help with my Lakeland air fryer — it switches itself off part way through cooking and I have to keep pressing start again. Is this a…

TOTom B.•9 months ago
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Lakeland

Lakeland air fryer showing an error code, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Lakeland air fryer — it comes up with an error code and won't continue the cycle. It's showing E3. Any idea what's causing…

BEBecky from Bolton•9 months ago
Air Fryers
Lakeland

Lakeland air fryer drawer won't slide out

Hoping someone can help with my Lakeland air fryer — the basket has become really stiff and won't slide out properly any more. Any idea what's causing…

RARachel from Hull•9 months ago

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Salter

Salter air fryer not heating up

My Salter air fryer (EK4548), about 6 months old — the fan runs and the timer counts down but the food comes out cold or barely warm. Any idea what's…

GAGary Khan•9 months ago
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Swan

Swan air fryer not crisping food

I've got a Swan air fryer (Retro SD90170) that's a couple of years old and chips and similar come out soft and pale instead of crispy, even on the highest…

MAMaya•9 months ago
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Philips

Help - Philips air fryer smells of burning plastic

Bought a Philips air fryer 18 months ago and there is a strong burning plastic smell every time I use it, even after running it empty a few times. Has…

JAJanet from Cornwall•9 months ago
Air Fryers
Instant

Instant air fryer making a loud rattling noise

My Instant air fryer (Vortex Plus 6L), a couple of years old — it has started making a horrible rattling/grinding noise from the fan whenever it is…

HAHannah C.•9 months ago
Air Fryers
Philips

Philips air fryer not crisping food

Bought a Philips air fryer two years ago and chips and similar come out soft and pale instead of crispy, even on the highest setting for the full time.…

FRFrances from Reading•9 months ago

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