Philips
Reduced Heating Performance
Air fryer takes much longer than usual to cook food; never seems to reach set temperature.
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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
Partially failed heating element, Incorrect temperature sensing due to dirty sensor, Fan speed reduced by worn motor, Door/basket not sealing properly causing heat loss
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug and cool before internal checks.
Steps:
- Clean interior: Remove grease from heater guard and sensor area to ensure accurate temperature measurement.
- Check basket fit: Ensure the basket and pan fit snugly with no large gaps that could leak hot air.
- Heater test: Measure heater resistance and compare with specifications. A significantly higher resistance can indicate a weakened element.
- Fan performance: Listen for reduced fan speed or irregular airflow. Replace the fan motor if weak.
Warning: Do not compensate by running at maximum temperature for extended periods if the unit is underheating; identify and fix the cause.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Heating Element Assembly
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