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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs air fryer cooking unevenly

Hoping someone can help with my Russell Hobbs air fryer — one side of the food burns while the other side stays raw. Is this something I can fix myself or…

CACarl from Ipswich•5 months ago
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Daewoo

Daewoo air fryer display has gone blank

I've got a Daewoo air fryer that's 3 years old and the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. What should I check first?

BEBeth from Preston•5 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs air fryer not crisping food?

I've got a Russell Hobbs air fryer (27170) that's a couple of years old and chips and similar come out soft and pale instead of crispy, even on the…

JAJack from Dudley•5 months ago
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Lakeland

Lakeland air fryer not crisping food

Hoping someone can help with my Lakeland air fryer — chips and similar come out soft and pale instead of crispy, even on the highest setting for the full…

FRFreya from Sheffield•5 months ago
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Instant

Instant air fryer showing a drawer error, any ideas?

My Instant air fryer, a couple of years old — it keeps flashing a drawer symbol and won't start even though the drawer is pushed fully in. It's showing…

JAJason W.•5 months ago

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Philips

Philips air fryer showing a drawer error?

I've got a Philips air fryer (XXL HD9650) that's about 6 months old and it keeps flashing a drawer symbol and won't start even though the drawer is pushed…

MAMaya W.•5 months ago
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Tefal

Tefal air fryer timer not counting down

Bought a Tefal air fryer a year ago and the timer either won't start or jumps around and it switches off randomly mid-cook. Grateful for any pointers,…

AMAmy•5 months ago
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Instant

Instant air fryer showing a drawer error?

Bought a Instant air fryer (Vortex Plus 6L) a couple of years ago and it keeps flashing a drawer symbol and won't start even though the drawer is pushed…

ALAlan•5 months ago
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Cosori

Cosori air fryer showing a drawer error (E1)

I've got a Cosori air fryer (CP137-AF) that's 3 years old and it keeps flashing a drawer symbol and won't start even though the drawer is pushed fully in.…

EDEddie W.•5 months ago
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Tower

Tower air fryer keeps cutting out mid-cook

Bought a Tower air fryer (T17087) 6 months ago and it switches itself off part way through cooking and I have to keep pressing start again. Is it worth…

TOTom G.•5 months ago

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Ninja

Ninja air fryer timer not counting down?

Hoping someone can help with my Ninja air fryer (AF100UK) — the timer either won't start or jumps around and it switches off randomly mid-cook. What…

MAMaya from Oldham•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Instant

Instant air fryer display has gone blank

I've got a Instant air fryer that's nearly 2 years old and the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. Would really…

TRTracey•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Tower

Tower air fryer making a loud rattling noise?

I've got a Tower air fryer (T17087) that's about 6 months old and it has started making a horrible rattling/grinding noise from the fan whenever it is…

DADan T.•5 months ago
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Cosori

Cosori air fryer interior light not working

I've got a Cosori air fryer that's about 6 months old and the little window light has stopped coming on (minor, but annoying). Is this something I can fix…

KAKatie from Manchester•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Cosori

Cosori air fryer interior light not working

My Cosori air fryer (CP137-AF), 2 years old — the little window light has stopped coming on (minor, but annoying). Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

RARachel from Plymouth•5 months ago

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Philips

Philips air fryer showing a drawer error, any ideas?

I've got a Philips air fryer (XXL HD9650) that's about 6 months old and it keeps flashing a drawer symbol and won't start even though the drawer is pushed…

JAJason from Highlands•5 months ago
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Instant

Instant air fryer won't turn on, any ideas?

My Instant air fryer (Vortex Plus 6L), about 6 months old — it's completely dead, no display and no fan, and yes it is plugged in and switched on at the…

SASarah from Luton•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Instant

Instant air fryer not heating up?

I've got a Instant air fryer (Vortex Plus 6L) that's a few months old and the fan runs and the timer counts down but the food comes out cold or barely…

MAMargaret from Liverpool•5 months ago
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Lakeland

Lakeland air fryer keeps cutting out mid-cook, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Lakeland air fryer (Digital Dual) — it switches itself off part way through cooking and I have to keep pressing start…

BEBeth R.•5 months ago
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Tefal

Tefal air fryer not heating up

My Tefal air fryer (EasyFry EY201840), around a year old — the fan runs and the timer counts down but the food comes out cold or barely warm. Has anyone…

MAMarcus from Bristol•5 months ago

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