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Lakeland

Help - Lakeland air fryer drawer handle has cracked

My Lakeland air fryer, a few months old — the handle on the drawer has cracked and I'm worried about it snapping off. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

AIAisha•5 months ago
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Tefal

Tefal air fryer interior light not working?

I've got a Tefal air fryer (EasyFry EY201840) that's about 6 months old and the little window light has stopped coming on (minor, but annoying). What…

DEDean C.•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Daewoo

Help - Daewoo air fryer interior light not working

I've got a Daewoo air fryer (Rampage SDA2309) that's 3 years old and the little window light has stopped coming on (minor, but annoying). What should I…

MAMarcus H.•5 months ago
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Tefal

Tefal air fryer smells of burning plastic

My Tefal air fryer (EasyFry EY201840), just over a year old — there is a strong burning plastic smell every time I use it, even after running it empty a…

WIWill•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Swan

Swan air fryer smells of burning plastic?

Hoping someone can help with my Swan air fryer — there is a strong burning plastic smell every time I use it, even after running it empty a few times. Is…

FRFrances Lewis•5 months ago

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Instant

Instant air fryer showing a drawer error

I've got a Instant air fryer (Vortex Plus 6L) that's a few months old and it keeps flashing a drawer symbol and won't start even though the drawer is…

JOJosh W.•5 months ago
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Philips

Philips air fryer won't turn on

Hoping someone can help with my Philips air fryer — it's completely dead, no display and no fan, and yes it is plugged in and switched on at the wall. Has…

CHChloe J.•5 months ago
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Tower

Tower air fryer display has gone blank

My Tower air fryer (T17061), around a year old — the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. What should I check first?

AIAisha Wood•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Tower

Tower air fryer timer not counting down

My Tower air fryer (T17087), about 18 months old — the timer either won't start or jumps around and it switches off randomly mid-cook. Has anyone had the…

WAWayne from Dudley•5 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Help - Russell Hobbs air fryer smells of burning plastic

Hoping someone can help with my Russell Hobbs air fryer — there is a strong burning plastic smell every time I use it, even after running it empty a few…

STSteve from Stockport•5 months ago

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Instant

Help - Instant air fryer cooking unevenly

Hoping someone can help with my Instant air fryer (Vortex Plus 6L) — one side of the food burns while the other side stays raw. Is this a common fault on…

PEPete E.•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Tower

Tower air fryer showing a drawer error (E1)

Bought a Tower air fryer 6 months ago and it keeps flashing a drawer symbol and won't start even though the drawer is pushed fully in. It's showing E2.…

OWOwen from Highlands•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Lakeland

Lakeland air fryer making a loud rattling noise

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

CHCharlotte M.•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Daewoo

Daewoo air fryer drawer won't slide out?

Hoping someone can help with my Daewoo air fryer (Rampage SDA2309) — the basket has become really stiff and won't slide out properly any more. Is this…

LELewis from Midlands•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Tower

Tower air fryer making a loud rattling noise

I've got a Tower air fryer (T17087) that's 3 years old and it has started making a horrible rattling/grinding noise from the fan whenever it is running.…

GAGary H.•5 months ago

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Tefal

Tefal air fryer showing a drawer error (E1)

Hoping someone can help with my Tefal air fryer (EasyFry EY201840) — it keeps flashing a drawer symbol and won't start even though the drawer is pushed…

KAKatie E.•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Tower

Tower air fryer interior light not working

My Tower air fryer, around a year old — the little window light has stopped coming on (minor, but annoying). Is it worth repairing or should I just…

FIFiona W.•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Lakeland

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

Bought a Lakeland air fryer 18 months ago and it has started making a horrible rattling/grinding noise from the fan whenever it is running. Is this…

YUYusuf Jones•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Cosori

Help - Cosori air fryer not heating up

I've got a Cosori 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. What should…

IMImran W.•5 months ago
Air Fryers
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs air fryer display has gone blank, any ideas?

Bought a Russell Hobbs air fryer a year ago and the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. Would really appreciate any…

GOGordon from Manchester•5 months ago

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