Warning issued to Australians who own the popular Kmart air fryer after homeowners claim their splash tops and benchtops CRACK from the heat
A Kmart shopper has warned others about leaving air fryers too close to objects, after heat from the popular appliance damaged her splashtop.
The woman named Meg posted a photo to a Kmart Facebook group showing the protective glass barrier with large cracks after it was left too close to the wall.
It comes less than a week after another Kmart shopper claimed their air fryer left their stone benchtop with cracks.
The woman named Meg posted a photo to a Kmart Facebook group showing the protective glass barrier with large cracks after it was left too close to the wall
'So, probs not a great idea to put the Air fryer in front of the glass splash back,' the caption of the picture said.
One commenter pointed out: 'My instructions say that it needs to be 30cm away from the wall.'
But another Facebook user said: ' Shouldn’t happen if it’s toughened glass, and supposed to be toughened glass behind cooktops.'
Just days ago Kmart shopper Serene posted the shocking image online showing a long crack in her dark stone benchtop.
'Just an FYI and warning,' she wrote. 'Bought the big air fryer and have been loving it... until I noticed a big crack in my benchtop.'
Serene claims the heat emanating from the bottom of the 7.5 litre air fryer had caused the irreversible damage on her family's counter.
The shopper posted the damage to the Kmart Hacks and Decor group on Monday
The Kmart shopper claims that her 7.5 litre air fryer caused her stone kitchen bench to crack
The discovery of the damage was even more devastating for Serene, as she had just purchased her new home.
'Yeah I am p***ed as I only bought the place three months ago. My perfect kitchen,' she said.
Other Kmart fans were quick to comment on the photo, with many shocked at the damage.
'I'm so sorry that has happened to you. It's very thoughtful of you to warn others,' one said.
'Noooo! How terrible,' another said.
Another customer claimed that the same 7.5 liter air fryer caused the same damage on her own stone kitchen benchtop.
Kmart has been contacted for comment regarding the damage related to their popular air fryer
The budget retailer's 3.2 litre air fryer model is pictured for sale at Kmart for $69
Some suggested placing the air fryer on top of a bread board or tile for future protection.
'It says in the instructions to put it (the air fryer) on something,' one said.
'You should always out the air fryer on a board. I am on a few air fryer sites and this does happen to stone bench tops. Extreme heat will crack them,' another added.
In the product instruction manual, Kmart advises that the appliance should only be used on a 'stable, horizontal, flat and heat resistant' surface, and 'placing the air fryer on an insulated heat pad is recommended.'
Another shopper wrote on the Kmart Hacks and Decor page that the air fryer caused the same damage to her own kitchen bench top
Kmart told the Daily Mail that they are committed to designing great quality products for their dedicated customers.
'At Kmart, we're committed to designing and creating great quality products for our customers; and we're proud to offer families a wide range of cooking appliances.'
'Air Fryers are one of our most popular appliance categories; with a 5-star customer rating and dedicated fan page on Facebook with over 398,000 members', a Kmart spokesperson said.
'When it comes to electrical appliances, we recommend customers familiarise themselves with the safety precautions outlined in our User Manuals. This will ensure products are used correctly.'
'Placing air fryers on dry, level, stable, and heat-resistant surfaces (away from overhead cabinets or presses, which may be damaged by steam) is recommended,' the Kmart spokesperson said.