Black+Decker Keep Warm Temperature Too High

Keep Warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn on the bottom.

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Possible Causes

Firmware setting too aggressive, Faulty temperature sensor reading low, Poor heat distribution due to warped pot

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Stir hot food carefully to avoid splashes and burns.

  • Reduce warm time: Manually turn off Keep Warm after a shorter period and store leftovers safely.
  • Stir and add liquid: Stir food occasionally and add a small amount of liquid if it begins to dry.
  • Check inner pot: Replace a warped or damaged pot that may cause hot spots.
  • Sensor check: If Keep Warm is excessively hot even with adequate food, the temperature sensor may be out of calibration and require service.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Inner Pot, Bottom NTC Temperature Sensor
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