Ninja AF161 Max XL Fan Replacement

简介

The fan inside the Ninja AF161 Max XL helps circulate warm air to cook food. Should you need to replace this fan, this guide walks you through those steps. This is a more difficult process, but this guide will help you find success.

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步骤 1 Back Vent Cover

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The back vent cover is directly above where the power cord protrudes.

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步骤 2

Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to unscrew and remove four 1 cm screws from the panel.

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步骤 3

Once unscrewed, remove all four screws in order to remove the back vent cover.

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步骤 4 Gray Frame

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After you have the vent removed, you will see two 2.2 cm screws holding the casing in. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two screws.
Be wary that the two screws are quite tight and will require a bit of torsion to get out.

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步骤 5

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Use the a plastic opening tool or a similar object to wedge between the silver top and black rim.
Pry all four sides towards the middle with a plastic opening tool to release the tabs.
The tabs on the top will make sounds while being detached from the device.

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步骤 6

Unscrew the four 2.2 cm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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步骤 7

Lay the air fryer on its side.

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步骤 8

Remove six 1.4 cm screws with the TR15 Torx Security Screwdriver.

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步骤 9

Keep the device on its side, and unscrew and remove two 1.4 cm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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步骤 10

The lid can now be lifted off. Remove by prying the bottom apart and lifting.
After lifting the lid, you will see the white and yellow wire heads that connect the air fryer display screen to the motherboard.

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步骤 11

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Pinch the white tab and wire head together and pull to release the connector.
Take care to not bend the circuit board while attempting removal of this connector. This will damage the circuit board.

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步骤 12 Fan Motor Assembly Bracket

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Remove the two 4.7 cm screws and washers using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, and then remove the silver piece on top of the motor.
Simply lift the motor up and gently place it to the side.

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步骤 13 Fan

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Remove the three 1.4 cm screws, washers, and rubber pieces from the triangular metal piece using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Remove the triangular metal piece from the device.

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步骤 14

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 2.2 cm screws that secure the top of the device to its base.
Once the screws have been removed, gently lift the top of the device off of its base.
Be mindful of the wires.

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步骤 15

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Flip the device upside down.
Use a 10 mm hex nut screwdriver to remove the 1.4 cm bolt behind the heating plate.
Turn the screwdriver to the right to loosen the bolt. Turning the screwdriver to the left will tighten the bolt.

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步骤 16

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 1.4 cm screw that secures the heating element.

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步骤 17

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Carefully maneuver the fan from under the heating element to remove it from the device. Be cautious of the sharp edges of the fan.
Be mindful of the cylindrical piece and hex nut that sit on top of the fan when reassembling.

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