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All-Clad Multicookers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Multicooker will not start a cooking program and displays E1 on the control panel.
Lid Position / Lock Detection Fault
E2
Multicooker beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a program; heating stops.
Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
E3
E3 error appears during preheat or pressure build; unit stops heating.
Overtemperature / Dry Pot Protection
E4
E4 error code appears and the cooker will not start or stops mid-cycle.
Pressure Sensor / Steam Sensor Fault
E5
E5 error appears when trying to start a pressure program; unit beeps and cancels.
Lid Seal / Pressure Build Failure
E6
E6 error code appears and the cooker shuts down or will not heat.
Heating Element / Power Drive Fault
E7
E7 error appears intermittently; cooker may overheat or underheat.
Upper Lid Temperature Sensor Fault
E8
E8 error code appears when trying to start or during a pressure cycle; unit stops heating.
Overpressure / Safety Valve Activation Detected
E9
E9 error appears and the cooker will not respond to button presses or start programs.
Control Panel / Keypad Communication Error
Err
Generic “Err” or “Error” message appears on the display and the cooker will not operate.
General System Fault / Firmware Error
HOT
Display shows “HOT” and the cooker will not start a new program or quickly cancels it.
Overheat / Residual Heat Protection
LID
Display shows a lid-related message (e.g., “LID” or lid icon) and the cooker refuses to start pressure programs.
Lid Not Detected / Lid Sensor Fault
PrE
Display shows “PrE” or similar preheat error and the cooker fails to reach pressure.
Preheat Timeout / Failure to Reach Pressure
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel respond intermittently or require very hard presses.
Keypad Wear / Contamination
Symptom
Display and lights flicker or dim during cooking; unit may reset unexpectedly.
Unstable Power / Control Board Voltage Issue
Symptom
Display is very dim, partially missing segments, or completely blank while the unit still heats.
Display Module / Backlight Failure
Symptom
Inner pot coating (if nonstick insert is used) is peeling or flaking; food sticks badly.
Inner Pot Surface Degradation
Symptom
Keep Warm function does not maintain temperature; food becomes cold or overheated.
Keep Warm Temperature Control Fault
Symptom
Lid is very difficult to open after cooking, even after pressure seems released.
Lid Mechanism Binding / Residual Pressure
Symptom
Lid will not close or lock properly; alignment seems off.
Lid Alignment / Hinge Deformation
Symptom
Liquid drips or pools under the multicooker during or after cooking.
External Leak / Condensation Management Issue
Symptom
Loud hissing or whistling from the steam release area even when set to sealing.
Steam Release Valve Seal Failure
Symptom
Multicooker does not build pressure; steam continuously escapes from the lid area.
Pressure Leak at Lid Seal
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Multicooker emits a persistent beeping or alarm sound that does not stop after cooking.
Alarm / Buzzer Control Fault
Symptom
Multicooker heats very slowly or never reaches the set temperature; food remains undercooked.
Insufficient Heating / Partial Heater Failure
Symptom
Multicooker overheats and burns food on the bottom while the top remains undercooked.
Temperature Regulation / Sensor Calibration Fault
Symptom
Multicooker powers on but will not start any cooking program; pressing Start does nothing.
Start Circuit / Keypad Input Failure
Symptom
Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or when heating starts.
Electrical Short / Ground Fault
Symptom
Multicooker vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Unstable Placement
Symptom
Rattling or clunking noise from inside the cooker when moving or during operation.
Loose Internal Component
Symptom
Silicone lid gasket has become loose, stretched, or has a strong odor.
Lid Gasket Wear / Degradation
Symptom
Steam or liquid spurts forcefully from the steam release valve during pressure cooking.
Excessive Foaming / Vent Blockage Risk
Symptom
Strong burning smell or visible smoke from the multicooker during operation.
Overheating / Internal Component Burn
Symptom
Timer counts down but the cooker does not heat; food remains uncooked.
Heater Drive Failure with Active Control
Symptom
Unusual loud clicking, popping, or buzzing noises from the base during heating.
Abnormal Electrical / Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Water or steam leaks from around the float valve on the lid during pressure cooking.
Float Valve Seal Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Multicooker will not start a cooking program and displays E1 on the control panel.
|
Lid Position / Lock Detection Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Multicooker beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a program; heating stops.
|
Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
E3 error appears during preheat or pressure build; unit stops heating.
|
Overtemperature / Dry Pot Protection | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 error code appears and the cooker will not start or stops mid-cycle.
|
Pressure Sensor / Steam Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error appears when trying to start a pressure program; unit beeps and cancels.
|
Lid Seal / Pressure Build Failure | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error code appears and the cooker shuts down or will not heat.
|
Heating Element / Power Drive Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error appears intermittently; cooker may overheat or underheat.
|
Upper Lid Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error code appears when trying to start or during a pressure cycle; unit stops heating.
|
Overpressure / Safety Valve Activation Detected | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error appears and the cooker will not respond to button presses or start programs.
|
Control Panel / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| Err |
Generic “Err” or “Error” message appears on the display and the cooker will not operate.
|
General System Fault / Firmware Error | View Details |
| HOT |
Display shows “HOT” and the cooker will not start a new program or quickly cancels it.
|
Overheat / Residual Heat Protection | View Details |
| LID |
Display shows a lid-related message (e.g., “LID” or lid icon) and the cooker refuses to start pressure programs.
|
Lid Not Detected / Lid Sensor Fault | View Details |
| PrE |
Display shows “PrE” or similar preheat error and the cooker fails to reach pressure.
|
Preheat Timeout / Failure to Reach Pressure | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel respond intermittently or require very hard presses.
|
Keypad Wear / Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Display and lights flicker or dim during cooking; unit may reset unexpectedly.
|
Unstable Power / Control Board Voltage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Display is very dim, partially missing segments, or completely blank while the unit still heats.
|
Display Module / Backlight Failure | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot coating (if nonstick insert is used) is peeling or flaking; food sticks badly.
|
Inner Pot Surface Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Keep Warm function does not maintain temperature; food becomes cold or overheated.
|
Keep Warm Temperature Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Lid is very difficult to open after cooking, even after pressure seems released.
|
Lid Mechanism Binding / Residual Pressure | View Details |
| – |
Lid will not close or lock properly; alignment seems off.
|
Lid Alignment / Hinge Deformation | View Details |
| – |
Liquid drips or pools under the multicooker during or after cooking.
|
External Leak / Condensation Management Issue | View Details |
| – |
Loud hissing or whistling from the steam release area even when set to sealing.
|
Steam Release Valve Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not build pressure; steam continuously escapes from the lid area.
|
Pressure Leak at Lid Seal | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker emits a persistent beeping or alarm sound that does not stop after cooking.
|
Alarm / Buzzer Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker heats very slowly or never reaches the set temperature; food remains undercooked.
|
Insufficient Heating / Partial Heater Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker overheats and burns food on the bottom while the top remains undercooked.
|
Temperature Regulation / Sensor Calibration Fault | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker powers on but will not start any cooking program; pressing Start does nothing.
|
Start Circuit / Keypad Input Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or when heating starts.
|
Electrical Short / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Unstable Placement | View Details |
| – |
Rattling or clunking noise from inside the cooker when moving or during operation.
|
Loose Internal Component | View Details |
| – |
Silicone lid gasket has become loose, stretched, or has a strong odor.
|
Lid Gasket Wear / Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Steam or liquid spurts forcefully from the steam release valve during pressure cooking.
|
Excessive Foaming / Vent Blockage Risk | View Details |
| – |
Strong burning smell or visible smoke from the multicooker during operation.
|
Overheating / Internal Component Burn | View Details |
| – |
Timer counts down but the cooker does not heat; food remains uncooked.
|
Heater Drive Failure with Active Control | View Details |
| – |
Unusual loud clicking, popping, or buzzing noises from the base during heating.
|
Abnormal Electrical / Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Water or steam leaks from around the float valve on the lid during pressure cooking.
|
Float Valve Seal Failure | View Details |
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