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Why Wont My Air Fryer Turn On

Troubleshooting The Air Fryer: Why Wont My Air Fryer Turn On

When trying to figure out the question why wont my air fryer turn on? The air fryer is an extraordinary appliance that allows you to produce a crispy, delicious fried food in a matter of minutes without a ton of oil. As you can imagine, it can be very frustrating when your air fryer stops working. Today we will explore a few tips that you should try when your air fryer won’t turn.

These tips will venture along basic side of troubleshooting as most models will require you to contact a certified technician for anything outside of these basic steps. So Let’s dive into a few things you can try if your air fryer refuses to power on.

Why Wont My Air Fryer Turn On?

There are a few troubleshooting suggestions that you should try. These include:

Suggestion #1 – Ensure that the Air Fryer Is Connected To An Electrical Outlet

I know this tip may seem obvious, but that is exactly why it is the number one tip. Because the device being plugged in is, in fact, so obvious, many times we overlook this and proceed to troubleshoot other potential issues. Missing this does not make you dumb; it simply makes you human.

So, before we dive into any other fixes, stop and double check that the air fryer was not mistakenly unplugged. Okay, now that we’ve verified that the fryer is indeed connected to an electrical outlet let’s move on to suggestion number two.

Suggestion #2 – Try A Different Outlet

The second thing we want to figure out is if the issue is, in fact, with the air fryer or with the electrical socket that it is connected to. To do this, simply switch the air fryer cord to a different electrical outlet. If you have it plugged into a surge protector try connecting it to a socket directly in the wall. After moving it to a new outlet, if the air fryer powers on it means wherever it was plugged in previously has become faulty.

If you air fryer still has not powered on, it means the issue is indeed with your fryer and not the outlets. So, move on to suggestion number three.

Suggestion #3 – Perform a Soft Power Reset On The Air Fryer

Once you have confirmed that the issue s indeed with your air fryer as opposed to the outlets or power in your home. You will want to perform a soft power rest on the air fryer to ensure that any electrical charges it may be storing is completely dispelled.

To do this, simply unplug the air fryer then hold down the power button (with it unplugged) for 30 full seconds then leave it to sit unplugged for at least ten minutes before attempting to plug it back in. Once the time has elapses, plug it back in and attempt to power it back on.

If you air fryer still has not powered on, move on to suggestion number four.

Suggestion #4 – Ensure The Fryer Basket Or Door Is Fitted Correctly In Place

There are some models of air fryers that will not power on until all detachable pieces have been securely locked back into their respective places. If you already have your air fryer basket, racks or door (depending on your fryer model) secured in place. Remove all this pieces then reset them individually to ensure they are all inserted or closed correctly then attempt to power on your fryer once again.

If you air fryer still has not powered on, it may be a more serious issue. Let’s move on to suggestion number five to check for possible physical defects.

Suggestion #5 – Check To See if Damage to the Cables is Why Your Air Fryer Won’t Turn On

This suggestion is, unfortunately, on the more serious end. Damaged cables can in fact be a dangerous scenario to diagnose so ensure that your air fryer is unplugged before attempting to examine the wires.

Kitchen appliance wires are typically made to withstand more wear and tear than some of the other parts of the devices. This is because our electrical wires are often squashed, bent, twisted, and stretched both during and after use. But overtime this can lead to damage to the cables making them unable to carry out their duty of transmitting power to your device.

To see if this is what has happened, examine the air fryer cable closely. You want to check to see if the head of the cable is still intact. They may also be exposed wires along the cord. If your cable is indeed defective, you will need to contact your manufacturer or local store depending on your purchasing agreement to see if it would be possible to have the cable replaced or if your issue can be easily repaired.

Your manufacturer is typically able to send out a technician to your area to examine your air fryer. If they can’t help, they may direct you as to where you can take the fryer to be examined. In some cases, you may need to ship it to a repair facility.

You Did The Steps Above, So Why Wont Your Air Fryer Turn On?

If nothing to this point has paid off, you may need to seek assistance from your manufacturer or local store. They may be able to assist in getting your air fryer replaced. The good news is that most times your air fryer comes with a lengthy warranty from your manufacturer. Most times you’ll also get a shorter term from the local store you purchased the fryer from. This is if you purchased a brand new air fryer.

If none of your basic troubleshooting steps worked, it’s time to make a call. You may have to reach out to the store that you purchased the air fryer from. They may have offered you a warranty or can even assist with the issue you may be having. If the warranty you received from them has expired they will generally direct you to the manufacturer. As the manufacturer of your specific air fryer model who should be able to assist you.

Bottom Line

Issues can be frustrating when they arise. But if you remain calm and levelheaded you should be able to carry out these basic troubleshooting steps. And when all else fails, never be afraid to reach out to the local store you purchased your fryer from. Even the manufacturer for your specific air fryer model should be able to help.

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