Ambiano Erratic Control / Touch Panel Ghosting

Timer or temperature settings change by themselves during cooking.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Moisture on touch panel, Electrical noise from failing PCB, Cracked or contaminated touch membrane, Poor grounding of control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the unit before opening the control area.

  • Step 1 – Dry and clean panel: Wipe the touch panel with a dry cloth. Ensure your hands are dry when operating.
  • Step 2 – Avoid steam exposure: Do not place the fryer under cabinets where steam can condense on the panel.
  • Step 3 – Inspect panel and cable: Remove the control panel and check for cracks, moisture, or contamination on the back of the touch membrane and ribbon cable.
  • Step 4 – Check PCB grounding: Ensure the PCB ground connections and any chassis ground straps are secure.
  • Step 5 – Replace components: If ghost touches persist, replace the touch control panel assembly. If the issue remains, replace the main control PCB.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Touch Control Panel Assembly
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