Tristar Voltage Drop / Power Supply Instability

Display flickers or resets when heater turns 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

Weak household circuit or overloaded outlet, Loose mains connections inside unit, Failing power supply components on main PCB, Shorting heating element

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug before opening the unit. Avoid sharing the outlet with other high-wattage appliances.

  • External checks:
    • Plug the fryer into a different, dedicated outlet.
    • Avoid power strips and extension cords.
  • Internal wiring:
    • Inspect and tighten mains connections at the inlet, switch (if present), and PCB.
  • Inspect PCB:
    • Look for bulging capacitors or burnt resistors in the low-voltage power supply section.
  • Element check:
    • Test the heating element for shorts to ground.
  • Replace components: Replace the main control PCB if the internal power supply is unstable. Replace the heating element if shorted.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Control PCB
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