Bella Excessive grease vaporization and poor ventilation

Bella air fryer produces excessive smoke during cooking.

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Possible Causes

Cooking very fatty foods at high temperature, Grease buildup on heating element and cavity walls, Overfilled basket blocking airflow, Using oil with low smoke point

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: If heavy smoke appears, pause the cooking, unplug the unit, and carefully remove the basket. Keep the area ventilated.

Usage adjustments:

  • Avoid overfilling the basket; follow Bella's recommended maximum fill line.
  • For very fatty foods (bacon, sausages), reduce the temperature slightly and shake the basket more frequently to drain excess fat.
  • Use oils with higher smoke points (e.g., canola, avocado) and apply only a light coating.

Cleaning:

  • After the unit cools, remove the basket and pan and wash them thoroughly with degreasing dish soap.
  • Wipe the interior walls and the underside of the heater shroud with a damp cloth to remove grease splatter. Do not spray cleaner directly into the unit.
  • If grease is baked onto the heater guard, carefully clean it with a non‑metallic brush.

Regular cleaning of the basket, pan, and interior surfaces will greatly reduce smoke production.

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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5
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