Kenwood Overheating Components / Insulation Odor

Noticeable burning smell during operation, even when the unit is clean.

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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

Dust or grease on heater burning off, Failing fan motor overheating, Wiring insulation touching heater, New‑unit curing smell persisting abnormally long

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: If you smell strong burning plastic or see smoke from vents, unplug immediately.

  • Initial burn‑off: For new units, run empty at 200°C for 10–15 minutes in a well‑ventilated area. Mild odor is normal initially.
  • Inspect interior: After cooling, check for food debris or paper/packaging near the heater and remove.
  • Check wiring: Open the housing and ensure no wires are touching the heater or metal surfaces that get very hot. Re‑route and secure with high‑temp ties.
  • Fan motor: If the smell is strongest near the fan and the motor is noisy or very hot to touch (after cooling), replace the fan motor.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Circulation Fan Motor
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