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Timer / Clock Calibration Error
Timer counts down too fast or too slow compared to real time.
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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
Faulty oscillator on control PCB, Firmware timing bug, Power supply instability affecting MCU clock
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug before opening the unit.
- Confirm symptom: Use a stopwatch to compare the fryer timer to real time over several minutes.
- Power stability: Plug the fryer directly into a stable wall outlet, avoiding generators or unstable supplies.
- Reset unit: Perform a full power reset (unplug 10–15 minutes). If available, perform a factory reset via the control panel.
- PCB replacement: Persistent timing errors usually indicate a control PCB fault; replace the main control PCB.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Main Control PCB
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