How to replace the heating element in your air fryer

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How to replace the heating element in your air fryer

Dificuldade

Difficult

Passos

8

Tempo necessário

30 - 35 minutes

Introdução

If your air fryer no longer gets hot or needs unusually long cooking times, its heating element has probably failed. Replacing the element restores normal performance and costs far less than buying a new appliance. This guide shows you how to open the lid, remove the fan, disconnect the wiring and fit a new element without damaging the glass bowl or sharp metal parts.

    • Unplug the air fryer from the electrical outlet before starting.

    • Remove the three screws on the underside of the lid and lift away the metal plate.

    • Hold the fan firmly and loosen the central nut with an 8 mm wrench.

    • Slide the fan off the shaft and watch the thin metal blades, they are razor sharp.

    • Take off the small spacer hidden behind the fan and store it safely.

    • Undo the three internal screws to release the heater housing panel.

    • Work slowly because there is very little room inside the lid.

    • Remove the two main screws and the third stabilising screw that secure the heating element.

    • Straighten the side metal bracket so the element can move freely.

    • Mark the red, black and earth wires with a marker or a photo before disconnecting them.

    • Pull the connectors off the thermostat and heater terminals using needle-nose pliers.

    • Lift the heating element out of the lid once the wires and screws are free.

    • Avoid the unfinished glass rim; it is sharp enough to cause cuts.

    • Choose a halogen or coil element with the same power rating, about 1300 W, as printed on the old part.

    • Position the new element, tighten its mounting screws and close the side bracket.

    • Reconnect the labelled wires, refit the housing panel, spacer, fan and nut, then reinstall the metal plate.

    • The lid is fully rebuilt by following the disassembly steps in reverse order.

Conclusão

Your air fryer should now heat up normally again. If the unit still fails to reach temperature, verify every connector is firmly seated and confirm the replacement element matches the original wattage.

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Ula Gantar

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