E7 appears and the cooker shuts down, often during high-heat or pressure modes.

Safety first: Unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely before further use.

• Check inner pot seating: Ensure the stainless or nonstick inner pot is fully inserted and flat on the heating plate. Remove any foreign objects under the pot.
• Clean contact surfaces: Wipe the bottom of the inner pot and the heating plate to remove oil, sugar, or burnt residue that can cause hot spots.
• Use adequate liquid: For pressure and high-heat modes, ensure you are using at least the minimum liquid specified in the Bella manual (often 1–2 cups). Running dry will trigger overheat.
• Inspect thermal sensor area: From the bottom, check that the overheat sensor or thermal fuse is firmly attached to the heating plate and not hanging loose.
• Reset and test: After cooling and cleaning, plug in and try a low-heat program. If E7 recurs quickly, the overheat sensor or thermal fuse may be failing and should be replaced.