DIY Series 39: Repair Phison Infrared Cooker (PIC-2280)

Symptoms:

• Left Side: Auto cut-off after 3 min Power ON
• Right Side: No heat after Power ON

Findings: 

• Left Side: Incorrect wiring connection by previous repairer
• Right Side: Temperature Sensor (heat sensor) malfunction

Photos:

1. Example of Infrared Cooker
2. Dismantle the unit from the bottom side, unscrew 16 pcs of screws.
3. Left Side: Incorrect wiring by repairer, shorted the OUT2 wiring directly to "N" (Neutral) terminal.
4. Left Side: Fixed the wiring back to original location, use hot glue gun to seal the connection.
5. Right Side: Temperature sensor detected having open circuit, suspect wiring disconnected at the tip. 
6. Right Side: Source new part from online store, and replace it.
7. Right Side: Dismantle the heating element and turn to the back, connect the new part with 2 screws.
8. Right Side: Connect the other end of temperature sensor to the control board.
9. The Infrared Cooker after fixing done (before close back the casing).

Video:

1. Infrared Cooker operation back to normal

Tools required:

• Screwdriver, multimeter, hot glue gun

Costs involved:

• Temperature sensor: US$1 ~ US$2