7 sourced reports, with what to check before you buy. Each one links to the page it was reported on.
An owner of the MAF09 (6.5L, EU version) reports after ~10 months that the non-stick coating peeled off in pieces and rust appeared underneath, within the first year of ownership.
What to check. Check the bowl coating early; peeling exposes bare metal that rusts, and the bowl is a consumable that may need replacing out of warranty.
Reported on: market.yandex.ru
Xiaomi's own FAQ for the 6.5L states E1 = sensor disconnection, E2 = sensor short-circuit, and directs the user to after-sales service, so the fault is not user-fixable.
What to check. If the display shows E1/E2, the unit needs service; the sensor is not a user-replaceable part, so expect a repair or exchange under warranty.
Reported on: mi.com
A retail reviewer of the MAF10 (6.5L) reports the unit burned out two weeks after purchase and advises against the brand, an electrical failure well inside any warranty.
What to check. A unit that dies this early should be covered by warranty exchange; keep the receipt and test the unit promptly after purchase.
Reported on: mvideo.ru
A Turkish owner of the 6.5L reports an internal plastic part tore after about 14 months of use, and the store refused help, claiming it was consumer-caused.
What to check. The plastic component is not sold separately by the maker, so a torn internal part can leave the unit unusable without a full repair.
Reported on: sikayetvar.com
The same MAF09 owner reports the rotary knob that sets cooking time broke after about 10 months, forcing her to operate the timer with pliers.
What to check. The rotary control is a mechanical weak point; if it fails, the unit is hard to operate and likely needs service rather than a cheap part.
Reported on: market.yandex.ru
A Turkish owner of the 6.5L reports the teflon grill began peeling despite hand washing, and the service center attributed it to consumer use and quoted a 12,000₺ replacement fee.
What to check. The peeling teflon grill may be treated as consumer-caused rather than a defect, so the cost of replacement can fall on the buyer; document the condition early.
Reported on: sikayetvar.com
A Turkish owner of the 6.5L white model reports it makes excessive noise and a strong odor, which she did not experience with the smaller 6.5L sibling model.
What to check. Loud operation and odor may indicate a fan or motor issue; check whether it persists after the first few uses before accepting it as normal.
Reported on: sikayetvar.com
Kriko reads a listing and tells you which of these apply to that exact product. It runs on your computer, needs no account and is free.
These reports come from the pages linked under each item: owner forums, repair guides and workshops. They are not a diagnosis of any one unit, and a careful check of the one you are buying still applies.
Text from the Kriko Air fryers catalog, version 0.1.2, under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license.
