T-fal Touch Panel / Keypad Failure

Display or control panel buttons are unresponsive or respond intermittently.

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.

Possible Causes

Moisture ingress into touch panel, Cracked touch glass or plastic, Loose ribbon cable, Failed capacitive touch controller

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the air fryer before removing the control panel.

Simple steps:

Wipe the control panel with a dry cloth to remove moisture or residue.
Unplug for 10 minutes and retry.

Internal repair:

Remove the screws securing the control panel and gently lift it.
Reseat the ribbon cable connecting the panel to the main board.
Inspect the panel for cracks or signs of liquid damage.
If only certain buttons fail, replace the touch control panel assembly.
If all buttons are erratic and the panel appears intact, the main control board may be at fault.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Touch Control Panel

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