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Aerogrill is a convenient multifunctional device that allows you to cook delicious dishes by heat treatment of products. If this device stops working when it is still new and is under warranty, it is recommended to take it to a specialized center. There, professionals will take care of the repair of the air grill. If the equipment has already served, and the warranty period has expired, then you can try to fix it yourself.
The air grill is a device main nodes which are:
a heating element;
fan;
Control block.
A more detailed structure of the device is considered in the following photo.
The numbers in the photo correspond to the following structural elements:
cover with fan and electric heater;
control Panel;
cover bracket;
cover lifting mechanism;
plastic case;
flask;
network socket;
electrical cord.
As a rule, on the cover of the device there are power off and on button . When you open the lid, the cooking process stops automatically. In the event that the device is not closed tightly, it will not start working.
Repair of the device at home start with diagnostics , that is, with the search for problems. Common malfunctions include the following:
the device does not turn on at all or it suddenly turns off;
operating modes are not set at all or are incorrectly set;
the light panel goes out periodically;
air heating is weak or absent;
The fan does not work (no airflow).
If the air grill does not turn on, and in addition there is no light indication on the light panel, then the first thing to do is to inspect the device for external damage. It is possible that the cause of the malfunction is damage to the case, power cable or plug.
In the event that the cable is damaged, it is enough just to change it with a new one or reconnect the wiring at the break point and insulate it. The cord may look intact on the outside, but be inoperable. To determine the integrity of the cable cores, you will need a multimeter (pictured below).
Important! For diagnostics, you need to disconnect the power cord from the air grill and, in the resistance measurement mode set on the multimeter, check the integrity of the wires: touch the probes to the opposite ends of each of them. If the wires in the cable are intact, then the device will show that their resistance is practically zero. When there is a break in the core, the multimeter will give out infinity.
Further, with a multimeter in the same way it is necessary check the fuse . If it does not work, then it should be replaced.
Air grills on the lid contain limit switch . It blocks the operation of the device if the lid is not tightly closed. When you press the switch, you should hear a characteristic click, which indicates its good condition. If there is no sound, then this may indicate poor contacts or their breakdown. The trailer is replaced by disassembling the cover shell.
To check the limit switch and not disassemble the entire cover, you need to determine which wires come to it from the control board: as a rule, only two wires connected . Next, you need to detach them from the electrical circuit and connect them to the multimeter. When you press the microswitch, the resistance value on the device should change from infinity to 0. If there are no changes on the multimeter, then the limit switch is not working and needs to be replaced.
If all the lights are lit on the device, then this indicates a good power supply. But in the case when the heating or blowing of the cooked products does not occur, it is recommended to contact a specialized center. With such a malfunction, most likely, a wire break has occurred connecting the parts of the device.
The lack of heating or blowing can also be a consequence failure of the control unit. In this case, the following elements do not work:
timer;
thermostat;
mode switch button.
The problem with the control unit most often occurs with cheap, non-original, devices without certificates with touch displays. The problem is considered one of the most difficult breakdowns requiring to eliminate special knowledge in the field of electrical engineering. In case of malfunctions of this kind, it is better to immediately disconnect the device from the mains by removing the plug from the outlet.
For self-repair, you need to check the integrity of the contacts and ring the board using a tester (multimeter). In the event that there are no signals, then repairs at home will be very difficult for non-professionals. It is better take it to a repair shop unit.
If the control unit functions normally and all internal electrical wiring is intact, and the device heats up very little or does not heat up at all, then the heating element does not work. In an air grill, heating can be carried out due to heating element or halogen lamp (or its carbon counterpart). The latter fails more often, as it has a shorter service life (about 24 months) compared to the heating element (about 10 years).
Halogen lamp or heater can be replaced by yourself for parts of the same power. To do this, you will need to disassemble the entire device.In this case, the first thing to do to replace the heating element is to unscrew the bolts that hold the grid from the bottom of the device body (a model from the Hotter brand is taken as an example).
Below the grid are heating elements and fan (the photo below shows its blades).
The following photo shows the contacts of the heating element.
Important! To check the health of the heating elements, it is necessary to disconnect all contacts. The performance is checked with a multimeter, just like the power cable: in the event of a breakdown, the tester will show an open circuit. Then the heater needs to be replaced.
Definitely recommended view all wires for breakage or poor contacts at their connections. This is due to the fact that the reason may be precisely in them.
There are several indications by which it can be determined that fan defective :
no airflow or very little airflow movement;
air fryer buzzes when turned on;
during operation, an uncharacteristic rumble or rattle comes from the device.
To identify the causes, it is necessary take the device apart . It is necessary to separate the lower part of the fan and the electric motor (they are fastened with screws).
Next, carefully inspect the engine : you need to view the winding and all connecting wires for the presence of burnt areas and for their external integrity.
If grease gets on the shaft and freezes, it can cause malfunctions of both the electric motor and, accordingly, the fan. In this case, the fan blades will spin very slowly or not move at all. Recommended clear the shaft engine from pollution. After that, lubricate it with special machine or weapon oil.
If the motor winding is externally intact, then you will need to use a multimeter to determine the presence of internal breaks in it. For this, the device needs ring output winding . In the event of an open circuit, you will need to buy a new electric motor. At the same time, the necessary spare parts for repairs can be purchased on the official websites of the manufacturer or in stores that sell household appliances.
Loud sounds during operation of the appliance may be caused by bearing failure on the motor shaft. It is located on the reverse side.
Very often the problem is thickened grease . At the same time, by unscrewing 2 screws, you can access the bearing and remove the old lubricant. After that, you need to check the integrity of the bearing. If it is in order, then it must be lubricated with oil.
Important! When the bearing has crumbled, is badly worn out, or there is a crack in the cage, then it needs to be replaced.
Next, you need to assemble the air grill in the reverse order, returning the lid to its place. In order to distribute the oil inside the bearing and to check the ease of rotation of the fan, it is recommended turn the blades by hand .
As an example, when troubleshooting, an inexpensive Hotter air grill model was considered. All the actions considered will help to repair such devices at about the same price, for example, from Supra. More expensive devices are made differently. As a rule, such air grills contain more complex electronic circuits and in case of problems, it is recommended to immediately contact specialized service centers.
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We consider an air grill to be a hybrid of an iron, a quartz heater, and a wind blower. Working together, they will allow you to get mouth-watering delicacies that would be problematic to prepare with other methods. We believe that the inhabitants of America adopted the technology of smoking bison from the Indians, then frying methods were introduced into everyday life. Grill, reminiscent of a skewer hanging over a fire. In fairness, let's say that infrared radiation makes a small contribution to cooking, the chicken turns out to be browned, tanned. Do-it-yourself air grill repair is much easier than, say, an iron.The screws are not hidden by artfully made decorative elements, buttons, regulators. A repairable device looks more attractive on the Russian market than a beautiful, but disposable one.
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The aero grill grate simultaneously acts as an infrared emitter and a heating coil blown by a fan. The device has an infrared (halogen) lamp, which acts as a primary source of heat. The lid is removable (start with it when you need to repair the air grill), the ring element is located with a perimeter from below. Separated from the working compartment of a giant glass bowl by a steel grate with randomly shaped holes. If you take the repair of the Hotter air grill, you will also have to face the mechanism for lifting the hinged lid.
They said that the air grill device resembles an iron for one simple reason. The regulator is made according to the scheme based on a bimetallic plate. Of course, there are many designs, it is powerless to list everything, simple devices are arranged like this:
Self-repair of air grills requires knowledge of the internal structure. At the input of the electrical circuit there is a switch pressed down by the handle. The fan motor is powered by a timer. Parallel to the branch, a relay is connected (adjusted by the corresponding knob), a quartz filament lamp. For convenience, a couple of indicators:
Timer operation. The lamp is on while the cocked mechanism is ticking.
Quartz work. The lamp burns synchronously with the heating element.
Beginners are interested in why indicators are needed. They will come in handy when do-it-yourself air grill repair becomes inevitable!
The quartz indicator is on, there is no heating, prepare five hundred to replace the coils.
As long as the timer indicator is on, the program is running. Even if the spring mechanism stops. In the rest position, on the contrary, neither the indicator should light nor the quartz lamp heat up.
On the temperature controller, notice the self-cleaning mode. Today, a popular word, an air grill could not do without an option, of course.
In fact, nothing complicated. A bucket of detergent water (dishes) is poured inside the bowl so that the foam does not reach the fan. The timer starts for 40 minutes. After the specified time, the quartz lamp grille and fan blades will become much cleaner.
Why the air grill is designed this way is a big question. Judge for yourself:
Inside there is a quartz lamp, separated from the working compartment by a grate. Steel is specially equipped with thick ceilings so that half of the radiation leaves the grating. Where does the rest go? Heats the table, floor, cooks, ceiling!
This is not rational. It is known that the efficiency of a halogen lamp is 98%, if the light heats the room, it is not good for cooking. Airfryer bowl is made of glass, stops ultraviolet radiation, not infrared. For a cook, of course, it is useful. Infrared radiation is used for the treatment, prevention, removal of postsyndromes in diseases of the nasopharynx. You will feel the heat of the air fryer lamp by raising your hand. Not convective heating! When the lamp turns off, the hand stops feeling warm. The only big drawback of the airfryer.
The appliance does not work in automatic mode when cooking other dishes. Some will object: the slow cooker is not omnipotent. However, the main recipes are automated. You'll have to work hard on the side ones. In an air grill, we consider the advantage of getting a roast without oil to be the dominant advantage. The main dish will not automatically cook. The cook must monitor the actions of the air grill, at the right time turn the meat over on the grill. In the recipe book, the moment is missed, the chicken will not cook lying on one side. The top of the roast is baked with shock, the bottom receives little heat.
From what has been said, it is clear what can break:
The quartz lamp burns out.
The engine fails.
Relay breaks.
The timer fails.
The main types of faults The air fryer is cleaned regularly.
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You should start with a lattice of a quartz lamp. Then the lower blades, the partition are removed. Having removed the upper "squirrel cage", we will get access to the wall of the engine compartment. Behind her is the filling of the device. The quartz lamp is attached to the partition with brackets. Cable connectors are removable, it is better to dismantle, do not touch the metal fasteners. Unless, of course, you need to replace the quartz lamp.
The air fryer is not an iron, but the screws can be hidden under decorative elements. First of all, the pens. In many models, screws are hidden under the lattice of the quartz lamp. Steel blades are held on the central nut. Do not take on disassembly. On the back of the blades there is a nut for gripping, or disassembly is not done from this side. In the course of the master, some readers will ignore the words - in case of a successful experience, unsubscribe in the comments.
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We hope that now the readers of the VashTekhnik portal can repair the Hotter air grill, repair Ves air grills, arranged in a similar way. Cook barbecue, chicken. It comes out great, it goes into the mouth even better: om-nom-nom.