Binatone Insufficient Heating / Low Temperature Regulation

Food is consistently undercooked even when using the same program and time as before.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Weak heating element, Miscalibrated temperature sensor, Faulty main control PCB, Poor contact between inner pot and heating plate

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the cooker before inspecting internal components.

  • Check inner pot contact: Ensure the bottom of the inner pot is flat and not warped. A deformed pot may not transfer heat properly; replace if necessary.
  • Clean heating plate: Wipe the heating plate and pot bottom to remove carbonized food or oil that can insulate heat.
  • Test different modes: Try a different program (e.g., MANUAL or MULTICOOK) and increase cooking time. If all modes are weak, suspect the heater or sensor.
  • Measure heater resistance (technician): Test the heating element with a multimeter. A significantly higher resistance than specified can indicate a weakened element that should be replaced.
  • Sensor/PCB replacement: If the heater is good but temperatures remain low, the NTC sensor or main control PCB may be misreading temperature and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Main Heating Element Assembly
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