Vida by PADERNO
Overheating Wiring or Component
Air fryer emits a burning plastic or electrical smell during use.
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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
Grease on heating element burning off, Melted wiring insulation near heater, Failing fan motor overheating, Loose high-resistance electrical connection
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: If you smell burning plastic or electrical odor, unplug the unit immediately.
- Step 1 – Visual inspection: After cooling, remove the cover and inspect the heater, wiring harness, and control board for melted plastic, darkened insulation, or burn marks.
- Step 2 – Check connectors: Pay special attention to heater and fan connectors. Tighten or replace any discolored or loose spade terminals.
- Step 3 – Clean heater area: If the smell is more like burnt food/grease, clean the heating element guard and interior surfaces thoroughly.
- Step 4 – Replace damaged parts: Replace any melted wiring with high-temperature appliance wire. Replace overheated components such as the convection fan motor or heating element assembly if damaged.
Warning: Do not ignore persistent burning smells; they indicate a potential fire hazard.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Wiring Harness
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