Instant Pot Overcurrent / Short Circuit

Air fryer trips the household circuit breaker when starting or during heating.

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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

Shorted heating element, damaged power cord, moisture inside electrical compartment, overloaded circuit

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips; this indicates a fault.

  • Try a different circuit: Plug the air fryer into a different outlet on a separate circuit with no other large appliances.
  • Inspect cord and plug: Look for damage or burn marks. Replace the cord if any defects are found.
  • Internal inspection: Open the housing and inspect heater wiring, terminals, and the main control board for signs of arcing or melted insulation. Repair or replace damaged components.
  • Element test: Test the heating element for shorts to ground with a multimeter. Replace if shorted.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Heating Element Assembly
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