Overview
- Firefighters caution against methods that add cleaning solutions to the appliance and then run it to “cook” away grease.
- Guidance advises using appropriate products and avoiding abrasives like steel mesh or metal pads that can weaken tempered glass.
- Owners are told to remove loose food, grease and oil after each use and to ensure the unit is fully clean before the next cycle.
- Crews warn that dropping or stressing components during cleaning could dislodge insulated wiring or heating elements and cause overheating or malfunction.
- With air fryers in more than half of households, the advisory follows viral TikTok and Reddit tips, including an anecdote of tray discoloration after using a spray cleaner.