Ten Reasons Why Your Ninja Fryer Isn’t Turning On

We have many electrical devices in our homes, which we have come to rely on. They are simple but indispensable parts of our daily routines, from a coffee machine to an automatic garage door.

However, when they break down, it can be totally devastating when we realize how integral they are to our lives. This is particularly true of any cooking implement and gadget we have come to rely on.

Ninja fryers are an innovative new cooking method that is designed to efficiently cook your food in the shortest amount of time possible with minimal need for additional energy and cooking fats.

This article will outline ten reasons why your ninja fryer might not be working, which will assist you in getting it back on before disaster and dinner. 

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10 Reasons Why?

Although disaster may have struck, do not worry. There are at least ten reasons your ninja fryer is not turning on.

Here is a comprehensive list of potential faults that may be preventing the ninja from working its magic. 

Plugged In

I know you have heard it a million times before. But the first and the best thing you should do first is to make sure the ninja fryer’s socket is plugged into the wall!

The most common issue with electrical devices not turning on is the power connection. Fortunately, it is also the easiest to fix. 

In busy homes, plugs are often removed in favor of a temporary cable for a phone or laptop where the culprit rarely remembers to put the plug back where they found it. So always check this first before you begin blaming a fault on the fryer itself. 

Power Outage

Another common and important cause to remember would be a general power disruption in your electrical system. Once you have ensured the plug is securely in the wall, you can begin to assess this as a secondary cause. 

If there is a power supply issue in your home, it will prevent electricity from flowing through your sockets. Therefore, the best method to check is to see if your fridge light turns on when you open it.

This is a safe and clear indicator that there may be an issue with the overall power supply of your home rather than the fryer itself. 

Often these power outages are over a large area where the supply from the mains electricity lines is faulty. During adverse weather conditions or sometimes due to routine maintenance of the system can cause your home to lose all power for a period of time. 

Blown Fuse

If you assess that there is no power issue with your home, you can begin to look at the fryer itself as a source of the problem. If all of the electrical outlets and the lights in your home are functioning as expected, you may have blown a fuse. 

A fuse is a tiny piece of metal in your socket that protects the electrical device from too much current passing through it, damaging it.

It is a straightforward and effective component of electrical appliances, protecting them from abnormally large currents coming from your main supply. 

If this is the case for your ninja fryer, you can simply unscrew and replace the fuse. It is an effortless task. Just remember to replace it with a fuse of the same rating. 

Faulty Controls

If you have not used the ninja air fryer for some time, then the controls may get jammed up and begin to cause faults. Often food and cooking oils can become spatter on the control panel and diminish their ability to function correctly. 

In this case, the ninja fryer may appear to light up but be unresponsive to button compressions. This is because it has entered standby mode.

To solve this, you can unplug the ninja fryer and clean the clogged controls with warm soapy water. Then, allow it to dry thoroughly before reattempting to turn it on. 

Micro Switch

If you have checked the above issues and the ninja fryer still won’t turn on, there may be some more technical issues with the device. 

There are limited options for you to check this at home safely. When the ninja fryer is plugged into the mains, click the micro switch, which allows power to flow into the device. Notice if the red light appears once you switch it. 

If the red light appears, it means that power is being allowed to flow into the device. If it does not, then it is likely to be the cause for the air fryer not turning on.

You will need to take it to a qualified and experienced technician to fix it. As with all electrical devices, they are dangerous and must not be fixed at home. 

Basket Issues

The ninja fryer has a built-in innovative safety feature that prevents the device from turning on if the basket is not secured to its hold.

This can be the result of two things, the basket needs to be appropriately inserted, or the basket is overloaded with food. 

First, remove the basket and try to secure it as it is supposed to into the ninja fryer. Otherwise, try to remove some of the volumes within the basket and refit it. You should hear a distinctive click when it is properly placed.

Pre-Heating

If you follow the simple instruction of the ninja fryer, you will be aware that it must be preheated to function optimally. Generally, this takes around 5 minutes and ensures food is cooked as efficiently as possible. 

You must preheat the ninja fryer to the appropriate temperature. It will appear as if it will not turn on. In this case, you must simply wait an additional 5 minutes, and you should be good to go!

Broken Cable

A less common but difficult-to-diagnose problem could be a damaged power cable. The ninja fryer gives you ample length to provide flexibility for where you cook, but this can cause problems. 

As with most electrical power cables, they are protected by a rubberized conduit which prevents you from being electrocuted even if the wires inside are damaged.

The problem with this is that if the cables are internally damaged, you will need to be able to identify them quickly. 

The fryer comes with an ideal length of cable. However, this can allow over-stretching and hidden twists, damaging the internal copper wiring.

The most effective method to test this would be to use a different power cord to test if that allows the ninja air fryer to turn on. 

You will likely have accidentally broken a wire inside the cord if this happens. However, you can pick up a new cable online and be back on track to make your favorite meals in no time. 

Heating Element

The crucial component of the air fryer is the heating element that allows it to cook your food. If this breaks down, then the fryer will be rendered useless. 

The main symptom of this would be that the lights on the device will come on as usual. However, once you have begun the cooking process, check to see if any heat is emitted from the ninja fryer. 

You may need a new element if it is cold to touch. This is a technical electrical issue and should be replaced by an experienced technician. 

Broken Down

Unfortunately, some issues are much more complicated than a simple fix. So if your ninja air fryer is experiencing issues, but none of the above solutions seem to be the problem, something more serious may happen. 

If you buy a ninja fryer from a dealer or direct, you will receive at least a 1-year warranty. It is uncommon for these ingenious devices to break down, but unfortunately, they happen from time to time.

Therefore, you should expect a like-for-like replacement immediately so you can get back to cooking the food you love the most. 

Conclusion

It is incredibly frustrating when we find that the electrical gadgets we have come to rely on need to be fixed. This is especially true of a ninja air fryer as it is designed to solve our problems, not create them.

If you find that your ninja air fryer will not turn on, you should address the list of the ten most common issues above to help diagnose and resolve the issue as soon as possible.

It is likely to be a simple fix, as these innovative machines were designed to last. 

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Farah Zeb is a mother of five, including two children with special needs. She shares practical parenting tips and resources to help other families navigate daily challenges and create supportive, nurturing environments.

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Farah Zeb

Farah Zeb is a mother of five, including two children with special needs. She shares practical parenting tips and resources to help other families navigate daily challenges and create supportive, nurturing environments.

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