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Daewoo

Daewoo air fryer not heating up

I've got a Daewoo air fryer that's just over a year old and the fan runs and the timer counts down but the food comes out cold or barely warm. Is this a…

TOTom from Fife•11 months ago
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Salter

Salter air fryer showing an error code

Bought a Salter air fryer (EK4548) a year ago and it comes up with an error code and won't continue the cycle. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

RYRyan H.•11 months ago
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Philips

Philips air fryer smells of burning plastic

Bought a Philips air fryer 6 months ago and there is a strong burning plastic smell every time I use it, even after running it empty a few times. Really…

HAHannah S.•11 months ago
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Swan

Help - Swan air fryer not heating up

I've got a Swan air fryer that's 2 years old and the fan runs and the timer counts down but the food comes out cold or barely warm. Is this something I…

WAWayne Harris•11 months ago
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Cosori

Cosori air fryer cooking unevenly, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Cosori air fryer (Dual Blaze) — one side of the food burns while the other side stays raw. Grateful for any pointers,…

RORon H.•11 months ago

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Salter

Salter air fryer timer not counting down

Hoping someone can help with my Salter air fryer — the timer either won't start or jumps around and it switches off randomly mid-cook. Is this something I…

TOTom from Blackpool•11 months ago
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Lakeland

Help - Lakeland air fryer smells of burning plastic

I've got a Lakeland 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.…

PAPaul W.•12 months ago
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Cosori

Cosori air fryer not crisping food?

Bought a Cosori air fryer 18 months ago and chips and similar come out soft and pale instead of crispy, even on the highest setting for the full time.…

PAPaul•12 months ago
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Philips

Philips air fryer won't turn on?

My Philips air fryer (XXL HD9650), 2 years old — it's completely dead, no display and no fan, and yes it is plugged in and switched on at the wall. What…

FIFiona from Hull•12 months ago
Air Fryers
Cosori

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

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

LELewis from Bolton•about 1 year ago

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Instant

Instant air fryer not heating up, any ideas?

My Instant air fryer (Vortex Plus 6L), nearly 2 years old — the fan runs and the timer counts down but the food comes out cold or barely warm. What should…

SISian W.•about 1 year ago
Air Fryers
Philips

Philips air fryer won't turn on?

My Philips air fryer (XXL HD9650), nearly 2 years old — it's completely dead, no display and no fan, and yes it is plugged in and switched on at the wall.…

MAMarcus W.•about 1 year ago
Air Fryers
Russell Hobbs

Help - Russell Hobbs air fryer cooking unevenly

Bought a Russell Hobbs air fryer (27170) 18 months ago and one side of the food burns while the other side stays raw. Has anyone had the same and managed…

NINiamh from Walsall•about 1 year ago
Air Fryers
Pro Breeze

Pro Breeze air fryer making a loud rattling noise?

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

WAWayne W.•about 1 year ago
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Swan

Swan air fryer showing a drawer error, any ideas?

My Swan air fryer (Retro SD90170), 3 years old — it keeps flashing a drawer symbol and won't start even though the drawer is pushed fully in. It's showing…

HAHamish•about 1 year ago

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Instant

Help - Instant air fryer drawer won't slide out

Bought a Instant air fryer a couple of years ago and the basket has become really stiff and won't slide out properly any more. Really hoping it's a cheap…

ELEllie K.•about 1 year ago
Air Fryers
Salter

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

Bought a Salter air fryer (EK2817) 18 months ago and it has started making a horrible rattling/grinding noise from the fan whenever it is running. Has…

TOToby from Dudley•about 1 year ago
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Lakeland

Lakeland air fryer cooking unevenly

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

PRPriya W.•about 1 year ago
Air Fryers
Tefal

Tefal air fryer cooking unevenly

I've got a Tefal air fryer that's 3 years old and one side of the food burns while the other side stays raw. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

JOJoanne•about 1 year ago
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Swan

Swan air fryer keeps cutting out mid-cook?

Bought a Swan air fryer (Retro SD90170) a couple of years ago and it switches itself off part way through cooking and I have to keep pressing start again.…

TRTracey from Liverpool•about 1 year ago

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