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Philips

Philips air fryer keeps cutting out mid-cook

I've got a Philips air fryer (XXL HD9650) that's nearly 2 years old and it switches itself off part way through cooking and I have to keep pressing start…

PEPete from Preston•4 months ago
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Tower

Tower air fryer drawer won't slide out

My Tower air fryer (T17087), around a year old — the basket has become really stiff and won't slide out properly any more. Is this something I can fix…

ADAdam J.•4 months ago
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Lakeland

Lakeland air fryer showing a drawer error

Hoping someone can help with my Lakeland air fryer (Digital Dual) — it keeps flashing a drawer symbol and won't start even though the drawer is pushed…

PEPete W.•4 months ago
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Tower

Help - Tower air fryer smells of burning plastic

Bought a Tower air fryer (T17061) 18 months ago and there is a strong burning plastic smell every time I use it, even after running it empty a few times.…

FRFreya Clark•4 months ago
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Ninja

Ninja air fryer timer not counting down?

My Ninja air fryer, a few months old — the timer either won't start or jumps around and it switches off randomly mid-cook. Is it worth repairing or should…

MAMaureen H.•4 months ago

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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs air fryer display has gone blank

I've got a Russell Hobbs air fryer that's a few months old and the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. Is this…

NINiamh from Bolton•4 months ago
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Tefal

Tefal air fryer not heating up, any ideas?

My Tefal air fryer (ActiFry Genius), just over a year old — the fan runs and the timer counts down but the food comes out cold or barely warm. Is this a…

BRBryony Moore•4 months ago
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Ninja

Ninja air fryer drawer won't slide out

I've got a Ninja air fryer that's about 18 months old and the basket has become really stiff and won't slide out properly any more. Would really…

FRFrances Moore•4 months ago
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Philips

Philips air fryer drawer handle has cracked

My Philips air fryer, 2 years old — the handle on the drawer has cracked and I'm worried about it snapping off. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

RARachel Holmes•4 months ago
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Instant

Instant air fryer drawer handle has cracked, any ideas?

Bought a Instant air fryer (Vortex Plus 6L) a year ago and the handle on the drawer has cracked and I'm worried about it snapping off. What should I check…

YUYusuf H.•4 months ago

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Lakeland

Lakeland air fryer showing an error code

Bought a Lakeland air fryer 6 months ago and it comes up with an error code and won't continue the cycle. It's showing E3. Is this something I can fix…

BEBetty K.•4 months ago
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Instant

Instant air fryer showing an error code

I've got a Instant air fryer that's just over a year old and it comes up with an error code and won't continue the cycle. What should I check first?

WIWill W.•4 months ago
Air Fryers
Daewoo

Daewoo air fryer not crisping food

I've got a Daewoo air fryer (Rampage SDA2309) that's 3 years old and chips and similar come out soft and pale instead of crispy, even on the highest…

LILiam C.•4 months ago
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Pro Breeze

Pro Breeze air fryer interior light not working

Bought a Pro Breeze air fryer (4.2L Digital) a year ago and the little window light has stopped coming on (minor, but annoying). Has anyone had the same…

SOSophie from Blackpool•4 months ago
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Swan

Swan air fryer won't turn on

I've got a Swan air fryer that's a few months old and it's completely dead, no display and no fan, and yes it is plugged in and switched on at the wall.…

JOJosh Khan•4 months ago

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Ninja

Ninja air fryer display has gone blank

I've got a Ninja air fryer (AF160UK) that's a couple of years old and the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. Really…

SISian M.•4 months ago
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Tefal

Tefal air fryer making a loud rattling noise

I've got a Tefal air fryer (ActiFry Genius) that's about 18 months old and it has started making a horrible rattling/grinding noise from the fan whenever…

HAHarriet from Bolton•4 months ago
Air Fryers
Lakeland

Lakeland air fryer timer not counting down

My Lakeland air fryer (Digital Dual), around a year old — the timer either won't start or jumps around and it switches off randomly mid-cook. What should…

DEDean B.•4 months ago
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Daewoo

Daewoo air fryer keeps cutting out mid-cook

My Daewoo air fryer, 3 years old — it switches itself off part way through cooking and I have to keep pressing start again. Is this something I can fix…

COConnor from Leicester•4 months ago
Air Fryers
Daewoo

Daewoo air fryer timer not counting down

Bought a Daewoo air fryer (Rampage SDA2309) two years ago and the timer either won't start or jumps around and it switches off randomly mid-cook. What…

RARachel from Wirral•4 months ago

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