Frigidaire Post-Surge Control Lockup or Damage

Air fryer does not respond after a power outage or surge

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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

Latched microcontroller on control board, Blown internal fuse, Surge-damaged components on PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before inspection. Power surges can damage multiple components.

  • Step 1 – Hard reset: Unplug the air fryer for at least 15 minutes to allow the control to fully reset.
  • Step 2 – Check outlet: Verify the outlet is working with another appliance.
  • Step 3 – Inspect fuse: Open the housing and check the internal fuse. Replace if blown, but only after confirming there are no shorts.
  • Step 4 – Examine control board: Look for burnt or cracked components. If present, replace the main control board.
  • Step 5 – Use surge protection: After repair, plug the unit into a surge protector to reduce future risk.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Main Control Board
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