Tower Keypad / Touch Sensor Failure

Buttons on the touch panel are unresponsive or respond intermittently.

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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

Cracked touch panel, Moisture under glass, Damaged ribbon cable, Faulty touch controller IC on keypad PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the air fryer before working on the control panel.

  • Clean the surface: Wipe the touch panel with a soft, dry cloth. Remove any grease or residue that may interfere with touch detection.
  • Dry out moisture: If the panel was exposed to steam or spills, leave the unit unplugged in a dry place for 24 hours.
  • Check for cracks: Inspect the glass or plastic overlay for cracks. A cracked panel may need replacement as it can disrupt touch sensing.
  • Inspect ribbon cable (advanced): Remove the control panel cover and ensure the ribbon cable from the touch panel to the PCB is firmly seated and not damaged.
  • Replace touch panel assembly: If specific buttons remain unresponsive despite clean, dry conditions and good connections, replace the touch control panel assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Touch Control Panel Assembly
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