Princess
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage
Unit trips the 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
Shorted heating element to chassis, Damaged mains cable, Moisture inside housing, Faulty mains filter or suppression capacitor
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset the breaker. Unplug the air fryer immediately. Risk of electric shock or fire.
Steps to diagnose:
- Drying period: If the unit was recently cleaned with water, leave it unplugged in a dry place for 24–48 hours to allow moisture to evaporate.
- Inspect cord: Check the power cord for cuts or crushed sections. Replace if damaged.
- Internal inspection: Open the housing and look for signs of arcing, burned components, or water ingress.
- Insulation test: Using appropriate test equipment (megohmmeter), check insulation resistance between live parts and chassis. A low reading indicates a leakage path.
- Replace faulty parts: Replace a shorted heating element assembly, damaged mains filter board, or other compromised components.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Heating Element Assembly
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