Black+Decker Multicookers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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C1
C1 code appears when starting a program; cooker will not heat.
Upper Lid Temperature Sensor Fault
C2
C2 code appears during pressure cooking; unit stops and may not restart the program.
Abnormal Pressure / Temperature Correlation
E1
Multicooker beeps and displays E1 immediately after Start is pressed; cooking does not begin.
Bottom Temperature Sensor Open Circuit
E2
Multicooker displays E2 and refuses to start any cooking program.
Bottom Temperature Sensor Short Circuit
E3
E3 appears during preheat or shortly after cooking starts; unit beeps and cancels the program.
Overtemperature Protection Triggered (Dry Pot / Overheat)
E4
E4 error appears when trying to start a pressure-cooking program; cooker will not build pressure.
Lid / Pressure Sensor Fault
E5
E5 error appears during pressure cooking; unit stops heating and may release steam.
Overpressure / Overheat Protection in Pressure Mode
E6
E6 error appears shortly after starting a program; cooker may not heat properly.
Main Heating Circuit Fault
E7
E7 error appears and the display may be blank or flicker; cooker does not respond to button presses.
Control Board / Power Supply Fault
E8
E8 error appears when trying to start a program; sometimes accompanied by a clicking sound from inside.
Lid Lock / Safety Interlock Failure
E9
E9 error appears mid-cycle; cooker stops heating and may not respond until unplugged.
Internal Temperature Sensor Drift / Calibration Error
Err
Display shows Err or ERROR and none of the buttons respond properly.
General Control Panel / Firmware Error
HOT
Display shows HOT and beeps; cooker stops heating or will not start a new cycle.
Overheat / Burn Protection (Non-Pressure Mode)
LID
Display shows LID or a flashing lid icon; cooker will not start pressure or rice programs.
Lid Not Detected as Closed
POT
Display shows POT or a pot icon and beeps; cooker will not start.
Inner Pot Not Detected / Not Present
U01
U01 or similar code appears and the cooker will not start; may be accompanied by a beeping pattern.
User Safety Lockout / Overuse Protection
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel respond intermittently or require very hard presses.
Worn or Contaminated Keypad
Symptom
Condensation drips from the lid onto the countertop when opening after cooking.
Normal Condensation Without Proper Management
Symptom
Display and lights flicker or dim when the heater cycles on and off.
Unstable Power Supply / Voltage Drop
Symptom
Display shows cooking in progress, but the inner pot and food remain cold.
Heater Not Energizing While Control Appears Normal
Symptom
Food is consistently undercooked or overcooked compared to recipe times.
Temperature / Pressure Calibration Drift
Symptom
Inner pot bottom is scorched or food burns frequently, especially in rice or slow cook modes.
Localized Overheating / Poor Heat Distribution
Symptom
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched; food sticks badly even with oil.
Nonstick Coating Degradation
Symptom
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn on the bottom.
Keep Warm Temperature Too High
Symptom
Lid hinge feels loose or wobbly; lid may not align properly when closing.
Loose or Worn Lid Hinge Assembly
Symptom
Lid will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but the lid is stuck.
Mechanical Lid Lock Jam
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Multicooker emits a burning plastic or electrical smell during use.
Overheating Component / Insulation Breakdown
Symptom
Multicooker heats but never reaches pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid during a pressure program.
Pressure Leak / Inability to Seal
Symptom
Multicooker makes loud clicking, popping, or buzzing noises during operation.
Mechanical / Electrical Noise from Heating and Relays
Symptom
Multicooker powers on but will not start any program; Start button does nothing.
Control Panel Input Failure
Symptom
Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when plugged in or when heating starts.
Short Circuit / Ground Fault in Heating Circuit
Symptom
Rubber or chemical smell from the lid gasket during initial uses.
New Silicone Gasket Odor
Symptom
Slow Cook mode never reaches a simmer; food remains undercooked after the expected time.
Low Temperature in Slow Cook Mode
Symptom
Steam escapes from around the float valve area even when the cooker is supposed to be sealed.
Float Valve Seal Failure
Symptom
Steam or water leaks from around the lid edges during pressure cooking.
Lid Seal Failure
Symptom
Water or condensation collects under the multicooker or on the countertop during or after cooking.
Condensation Management / Minor Leak
Symptom
Water or starchy liquid spits out of the steam release valve excessively during pressure cooking.
Foaming / Starch Boil-Over
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 |
C1 code appears when starting a program; cooker will not heat.
|
Upper Lid Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| C2 |
C2 code appears during pressure cooking; unit stops and may not restart the program.
|
Abnormal Pressure / Temperature Correlation | View Details |
| E1 |
Multicooker beeps and displays E1 immediately after Start is pressed; cooking does not begin.
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Bottom Temperature Sensor Open Circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Multicooker displays E2 and refuses to start any cooking program.
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Bottom Temperature Sensor Short Circuit | View Details |
| E3 |
E3 appears during preheat or shortly after cooking starts; unit beeps and cancels the program.
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Overtemperature Protection Triggered (Dry Pot / Overheat) | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 error appears when trying to start a pressure-cooking program; cooker will not build pressure.
|
Lid / Pressure Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error appears during pressure cooking; unit stops heating and may release steam.
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Overpressure / Overheat Protection in Pressure Mode | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error appears shortly after starting a program; cooker may not heat properly.
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Main Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error appears and the display may be blank or flicker; cooker does not respond to button presses.
|
Control Board / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error appears when trying to start a program; sometimes accompanied by a clicking sound from inside.
|
Lid Lock / Safety Interlock Failure | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error appears mid-cycle; cooker stops heating and may not respond until unplugged.
|
Internal Temperature Sensor Drift / Calibration Error | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows Err or ERROR and none of the buttons respond properly.
|
General Control Panel / Firmware Error | View Details |
| HOT |
Display shows HOT and beeps; cooker stops heating or will not start a new cycle.
|
Overheat / Burn Protection (Non-Pressure Mode) | View Details |
| LID |
Display shows LID or a flashing lid icon; cooker will not start pressure or rice programs.
|
Lid Not Detected as Closed | View Details |
| POT |
Display shows POT or a pot icon and beeps; cooker will not start.
|
Inner Pot Not Detected / Not Present | View Details |
| U01 |
U01 or similar code appears and the cooker will not start; may be accompanied by a beeping pattern.
|
User Safety Lockout / Overuse Protection | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel respond intermittently or require very hard presses.
|
Worn or Contaminated Keypad | View Details |
| – |
Condensation drips from the lid onto the countertop when opening after cooking.
|
Normal Condensation Without Proper Management | View Details |
| – |
Display and lights flicker or dim when the heater cycles on and off.
|
Unstable Power Supply / Voltage Drop | View Details |
| – |
Display shows cooking in progress, but the inner pot and food remain cold.
|
Heater Not Energizing While Control Appears Normal | View Details |
| – |
Food is consistently undercooked or overcooked compared to recipe times.
|
Temperature / Pressure Calibration Drift | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot bottom is scorched or food burns frequently, especially in rice or slow cook modes.
|
Localized Overheating / Poor Heat Distribution | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched; food sticks badly even with oil.
|
Nonstick Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn on the bottom.
|
Keep Warm Temperature Too High | View Details |
| – |
Lid hinge feels loose or wobbly; lid may not align properly when closing.
|
Loose or Worn Lid Hinge Assembly | View Details |
| – |
Lid will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but the lid is stuck.
|
Mechanical Lid Lock Jam | 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 burning plastic or electrical smell during use.
|
Overheating Component / Insulation Breakdown | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker heats but never reaches pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid during a pressure program.
|
Pressure Leak / Inability to Seal | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker makes loud clicking, popping, or buzzing noises during operation.
|
Mechanical / Electrical Noise from Heating and Relays | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker powers on but will not start any program; Start button does nothing.
|
Control Panel Input Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when plugged in or when heating starts.
|
Short Circuit / Ground Fault in Heating Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Rubber or chemical smell from the lid gasket during initial uses.
|
New Silicone Gasket Odor | View Details |
| – |
Slow Cook mode never reaches a simmer; food remains undercooked after the expected time.
|
Low Temperature in Slow Cook Mode | View Details |
| – |
Steam escapes from around the float valve area even when the cooker is supposed to be sealed.
|
Float Valve Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Steam or water leaks from around the lid edges during pressure cooking.
|
Lid Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water or condensation collects under the multicooker or on the countertop during or after cooking.
|
Condensation Management / Minor Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water or starchy liquid spits out of the steam release valve excessively during pressure cooking.
|
Foaming / Starch Boil-Over | View Details |
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