Farberware
Phantom Key Press / Control Panel Short
Unit turns on by itself or starts a program without pressing any buttons.
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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 ingress into touch panel, Conductive residue on keypad surface, Shorted keypad matrix on control board, Stuck start button
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the air fryer immediately if it starts unexpectedly. This is a safety concern.
Steps to correct phantom starts:
- Clean and dry panel: Thoroughly wipe the control panel with a dry cloth. If it was recently cleaned with liquid, allow it to dry unplugged for 24 hours.
- Inspect for damage: Look for cracks or punctures in the touch membrane that could allow moisture inside.
- Disconnect keypad (advanced): With the unit unplugged, remove the bottom/front cover and disconnect the keypad ribbon cable. If the unit no longer starts by itself when powered (and cannot be controlled), the keypad is the likely culprit.
- Replace touch panel: Install a new Farberware touch control panel assembly.
Warning: Do not leave a unit that self-starts plugged in and unattended; repair or replace it.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Touch Control Panel Assembly
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