Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer 12L: known problems
4 sourced reports, with what to check before you buy. Each one links to the page it was reported on.
Costly or dangerous
Fuse blew within a month; official service blamed grease ingress
Owner review on Onliner.by. The device failed within a month; the official service center said splashes/grease had entered the housing and tripped the fuse, which the owner calls a design flaw for a kitchen appliance.
What to check. A grease-seal failure that kills the fuse is a repair/return event within the first month. If you cook fatty foods, this is the most likely early electrical failure mode.
Owner review on DNS-shop listing 'burst after 2 weeks of use' as the only drawback. A structural failure of the basket in the first weeks.
What to check. A basket that cracks in two weeks is a warranty/return event. Check the basket's coating and seams early, before the return window closes.
Manufacturer documents NTC sensor and AD sampling chip error codes
Xiaomi's own FAQ for this exact model lists NTC short-circuit/disconnected and AD sampling chip failure as error states that require after-sales service — confirming sensor and control-board faults are recognized failure modes.
What to check. These error codes mean a board/sensor fault, not user error; the unit will need service. A buyer should know a display error is a service trip, not a reset.
Uneven temperature distribution across the stacked baskets
Les Numériques (French professional review) lists 'temperature homogeneity could be better' among the cons, alongside noise and no viewing window. A second owner on DNS-shop reported 'Готовит плохо' (cooks poorly) with uneven results.
What to check. Expect uneven browning between the two baskets; you may need to shake or swap baskets mid-cycle. Not a defect claim, but a performance compromise.
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.
