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Bella 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 immediately after pressing Start.
Lid Not Properly Closed / Lid Switch Fault
E10
E10 appears and the cooker will not start; sometimes accompanied by no display backlight.
Low Line Voltage or Power Supply Fault
E11
E11 is displayed intermittently; cooker may shut off unexpectedly during long programs.
Intermittent Sensor or Wiring Connection
E12
E12 appears when selecting certain modes (e.g., rice or slow cook) and the unit will not start.
Mode-Specific Temperature Range Error
E2
Multicooker beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a program; heating stops.
Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC) Open Circuit
E3
Display shows E3 during preheat or cooking; unit stops heating.
Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC) Short / Over-Temperature Detection
E4
E4 appears on the display and the cooker will not start or stops mid-cycle.
Lid / Steam Sensor Fault or Over-Temperature at Lid
E5
E5 error appears when trying to use pressure cooking modes; unit may not build pressure.
Pressure Sensor Fault or Pressure Not Detected
E6
E6 is displayed and the cooker will not heat or complete programs.
Heating Element or Triac Drive Fault
E7
E7 appears and the cooker shuts down, often during high-heat or pressure modes.
Overheat Protection Triggered
E8
E8 error appears when trying to start a program; unit may beep repeatedly.
Inner Pot Detection / Pot Not Present
E9
E9 is displayed and the cooker will not enter or maintain pressure mode.
Pressure System Leak or Safety Valve Fault
Err
Display shows 'Err' or flashes all segments; cooker will not respond to button presses.
General Control Board Error / Firmware Fault
HOT
Display shows 'HOT' and the cooker will not start a new program or quickly cancels it.
Excess Residual Heat Detected
LID
Display shows a lid icon or 'LID' message and the cooker refuses to start pressure or high-heat programs.
Lid Lock / Position Detection Error
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or require very hard presses.
Keypad / Membrane Switch Failure
Symptom
Condensation and water dripping from the sides of the cooker onto the counter during use.
Condensation Management / Collector Overflow
Symptom
Display is very dim, flickers, or segments are missing, but cooker still heats.
LED / LCD Display Fault
Symptom
Excessive steam or water drips from the sides of the lid during cooking.
Lid Gasket Misalignment or Damage
Symptom
Food consistently burns on the bottom while the top remains undercooked.
Uneven Heating / Temperature Regulation Fault
Symptom
High-pitched whistling or hissing noise from the steam release area during pressure cooking.
Steam Release Valve Flow or Partial Blockage
Symptom
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched, and food sticks badly.
Nonstick Coating Degradation
Symptom
Keep Warm mode overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn on the bottom.
Keep-Warm Temperature Too High
Symptom
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but handle will not turn.
Lid Lock Mechanism Jammed
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Multicooker makes loud clicking or popping noises during heating.
Thermal Expansion or Relay Operation Noise
Symptom
Multicooker powers on but will not heat; timer counts down but food remains uncooked.
Heating Circuit Failure
Symptom
Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or when heating starts.
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Symptom
Programs end too early or too late compared to the set time; timer seems inaccurate.
Timing / Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Slow Cook mode never reaches a simmer; food remains undercooked even after long times.
Low-Temperature Underheating
Symptom
Strong burning smell and visible smoke from the base during cooking.
Burnt Food on Heating Plate or Electrical Overheating
Symptom
Strong plastic or chemical odor from the cooker during initial uses.
Residue Burning Off / Manufacturing Oils
Symptom
Unit heats but will not build or maintain pressure; steam constantly escapes from lid area.
Pressure Seal Failure
Symptom
Unusual metallic or rattling noise from inside the cooker when moving or during operation.
Loose Internal Component
Symptom
Water or starchy liquid spurts out of the steam release valve during pressure cooking.
Foaming / Overfilled Pot
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