New air fryers may produce an unsettling chemical smell during initial use, commonly due to offgassing from manufacturing. This is a normal occurrence and not indicative of a defect. To resolve the issue, owners should thoroughly clean all removable components, then run the air fryer empty at high temperatures to burn off volatile organic compounds (VOCs) responsible for the odor. This process may need to be repeated in a well-ventilated area until the smell dissipates, after which a vinegar-citric acid steam bath can further purify the air fryer.
The unpleasant chemical smell from new air fryers is common due to offgassing during manufacturing and can be resolved with simple cleaning and burn-off cycles.
To eliminate the chemical smell, clean all removable parts and run the air fryer at high temperatures without food to burn off volatile organic compounds.
The first-time use of air fryers can emit a chemical odor, which is not indicative of a defect but rather a common effect of offgassing.
After a proper clean, running the air fryer at 350 to 400°F for an extended period can help in dissipating the residual smell effectively.
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