Instant
Excessive Smoke / Grease Burning
Air fryer emits smoke from vents during cooking.
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How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: If heavy smoke appears, unplug the unit and open windows. Do not pour water into the hot air fryer.
- Clean thoroughly: After cooling, remove the basket and tray. Clean them and the interior cavity with degreaser to remove built-up grease, especially around the heater.
- Use drip tray: Ensure the crisper tray is installed so fat drips away from the heater.
- Reduce oil: Use minimal oil when air frying; excess oil can aerosolize and burn.
- Lower temperature: For very fatty foods (e.g., bacon), reduce the temperature and cook longer to minimize splatter.
- Check for plastic or packaging: Make sure no packaging materials are left inside that could burn.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
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