Philips
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Unit trips household circuit breaker or RCD when turned on.
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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
Heater shorted to chassis, Damaged power cord, Moisture inside electrical compartment, Faulty main control board causing leakage
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset the breaker. Unplug the air fryer and keep it unplugged until the fault is found.
Steps:
- Cord inspection: Check the power cord for cuts or crushed sections. Replace if damaged.
- Moisture: If the unit was exposed to water, allow it to dry in a warm, dry place for 24–48 hours before retesting.
- Insulation test: With a suitable meter, test for continuity between live/neutral and chassis ground. Any low resistance indicates a short or leakage.
- Component isolation: Disconnect heater and fan in turn to identify which component causes tripping. Replace the faulty component or main board.
Warning: Earth leakage faults are serious safety issues; if you are not trained, seek professional service.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Heating Element Assembly
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