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Why does my air fryer make toast smell burnt when the basket is clean?

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Food residue may sit above the basket near the heating element; unplug, cool and clean the accessible upper chamber per manual.

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Which likely cause should I check for my air fryer make?

Food residue may sit above the basket near the heating element; unplug, cool and clean the accessible upper chamber per manual.