Deep Fryer: Burnt or Electrical Smell
If you notice a burnt or electrical smell coming from your deep fryer, disconnect the power and inspect the power cord and control assembly for damage. Our expert technicians have outlined how to locate the part that needs to be repaired and how you can fix it yourself. Reference your owner's manual for detailed information for your model.
Power Cords
The power cord can become worn from use over time, causing a burning or electrical smell in your deep fryer. The internal wires can become damaged so that they no longer form one continuous length and cause arcing or sparking. Replacing the power cord is simple, as many deep fryers feature a breakaway power cord that connects to the deep fryer magnetically, so it requires no disassembly of the deep fryer.
The power cord can become worn from use over time, causing a burning or electrical smell in your deep fryer. The internal wires can become damaged so that they no longer form one continuous length and cause arcing or sparking. Replacing the power cord is simple, as many deep fryers feature a breakaway power cord that connects to the deep fryer magnetically, so it requires no disassembly of the deep fryer.
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Assemblies
The control assembly, also known as the heating element assembly, could be causing the burnt or electrical smell in your deep fryer. This part houses the controls/circuit board, thermostats, and the heating element. Any of these parts can short out and give off electrical smells. To inspect these parts, first make sure your deep fryer is unplugged. Drain the oil when it is cool and wipe the inside with a paper towel so the remaining oil doesn’t spill out. Flip the deep fryer over and remove the bottom cover and rubber feet using a screwdriver. You can test the element and thermostat using a multimeter. Check your manufacturer manual to find out what the correct reading should be. Replace any parts of the control assembly that are faulty.
The control assembly, also known as the heating element assembly, could be causing the burnt or electrical smell in your deep fryer. This part houses the controls/circuit board, thermostats, and the heating element. Any of these parts can short out and give off electrical smells. To inspect these parts, first make sure your deep fryer is unplugged. Drain the oil when it is cool and wipe the inside with a paper towel so the remaining oil doesn’t spill out. Flip the deep fryer over and remove the bottom cover and rubber feet using a screwdriver. You can test the element and thermostat using a multimeter. Check your manufacturer manual to find out what the correct reading should be. Replace any parts of the control assembly that are faulty.
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