Early Riser
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You have given your self a bit of leeway there but there is far more not referenced. Some points from Conor Pope's IT Article (9 April, 2018):It is crystal clear. As long as it hasn't been misused, abused, dropped, driven over, etc buy the purchaser.
"If a fault arises within the first six months of purchase, it is presumed to have existed at the time of delivery and it is up to the seller to prove otherwise or provide remedies. After six months, the consumer may be requested to show that the lack of conformity (eg, a hidden defect) already existed at the time of delivery........
Six Years? ....Well, it does depend on multiple factors. The amount you pay for a product and the reasonable expectations as to how long it lasts are key here."
The reasonble expectation of the lifespan of any item will clearly vary. Good luck with trying to return a worn out pair of shoes after 5 years!
The lifespan of an electric kettle that is boiled 10 times a day is likely to be a lot shorter than one that is used twice a day. It will also depend on whether it is used in a heavy limescale area. I doubt that many well used kettles last 6 years and I doubt that you would have much luck looking to have it replaced by the retailer after 3 or 4 years. And the fact that it worked fine for this length of time suggests that is unlikely to be a manufacturing fault.
I have no idea of what the reasonable lifespan of air fryer might be. But I would doubt that many €100 electrical items that have both a heating element and a fan, and are used regularly, would reasonbly be expected to last 6 years. A quick google search threw up this :
"An air fryer can last anything from 6 months to 3 years depending on the quality of the model that you buy. This is why research is essential before buying and taking home any air fryer."