Breville Multicookers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E0
Multicooker will not start a cooking cycle and displays E0 on the control panel.
Lid Not Detected / Lid Switch Fault
E1
Multicooker beeps and shows E1 shortly after powering on or when starting a program.
Open or Shorted Temperature Sensor (NTC) – Inner Pot / Base
E2
Multicooker displays E2 and will not heat or start the selected program.
Overtemperature Protection / Sensor Out-of-Range
E3
Multicooker shows E3 during preheat or pressure build and stops heating.
Overheat / Dry Pot Protection – High Temperature Detected
E4
Multicooker displays E4 and refuses to start or aborts cooking shortly after starting.
Pressure Sensor Fault / Abnormal Pressure Reading
E5
Multicooker shows E5 and will not build or maintain pressure.
Pressure Not Reached / Pressure Leak Detected
E6
Multicooker displays E6 and stops heating or will not start a program.
Heating Circuit Fault / Open Heating Element
E7
Multicooker shows E7 and may beep continuously, refusing to start or continue cooking.
Lid Lock / Unlock Fault Under Pressure
E8
Multicooker displays E8 and aborts the cooking cycle, often during pressure operation.
Overpressure / Safety Valve Activation Detected
E9
Multicooker shows E9 and will not start or complete a program.
Internal Communication Error / Control Board Fault
Err
Display shows "Err" or "Error" and beeps, preventing program selection or cooking.
General System Error / Invalid State
HOT
Display shows "HOT" and the cooker refuses to start certain programs (often rice or pressure modes).
Base Temperature Too High for Selected Program
LID
Display shows "LID" or a lid icon and the cooker will not start the selected program.
Lid Not Closed or Not in Correct Position
PRSS
Display shows a pressure-related message (e.g., "PRSS" or flashing pressure icon) and the cooker will not open or start a new cycle.
Residual Pressure Detected / Pressure Not Released
WATR
Display shows a message indicating insufficient water (e.g., "WATR" or "Add H2O") and the cooker stops heating.
Low Liquid / Dry Cooking Protection
Symptom
Display is very dim, flickering, or some segments are missing.
Display Module or Power Supply Degradation
Symptom
Fan noise from the side or bottom of the multicooker is unusually loud or grinding.
Cooling Fan Wear or Obstruction
Symptom
Float valve does not rise during pressure cooking; cooker never reaches full pressure.
Float Valve Not Sealing / Pressure Not Building
Symptom
Food is consistently overcooked or mushy when using automatic programs.
Program Overheating / Extended Cook Time
Symptom
Food is consistently undercooked when using automatic programs (e.g., rice, stew) despite following instructions.
Program Calibration / Sensor Misread
Symptom
GFCI outlet trips or household breaker trips when the multicooker is plugged in or during heating.
Ground Fault or Short Circuit
Symptom
Inner pot coating is peeling, flaking, or heavily scratched.
Non-Stick Coating Degradation
Symptom
Inner pot rocks or spins easily when placed in the cooker, causing uneven heating.
Poor Contact Between Inner Pot and Heating Plate
Symptom
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but lid remains locked.
Mechanical Lid Jam / Lock Mechanism Stuck
Symptom
Lid silicone sealing ring has a strong food odor that transfers to new dishes.
Odor Absorption in Silicone Gasket
Symptom
Liquid leaks from the bottom of the multicooker onto the countertop.
Internal Leak / Inner Pot or Gasket Failure
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Multicooker emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the base during operation.
Overheating / Electrical or Food Burn
Symptom
Multicooker emits a strong plastic or chemical smell during first uses.
New Appliance Burn-In Odor
Symptom
Multicooker heats very slowly or never reaches the set temperature; food remains undercooked.
Weak Heating / Partial Heating Element Failure
Symptom
Multicooker leaks steam continuously around the lid during pressure cooking and struggles to reach pressure.
Lid Seal Leakage Under Pressure
Symptom
Multicooker makes loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises during heating.
Thermal Expansion / Pot and Plate Interaction
Symptom
Multicooker overheats, burning food on the bottom even on low settings.
Temperature Regulation Failure
Symptom
Multicooker powers on but buttons do not respond or only some keys work intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Panel Failure
Symptom
Multicooker shuts off unexpectedly during cooking and may restart after cooling.
Thermal Cutout / Overheat Protection Tripping
Symptom
Steam escapes from around the float valve even when it is in the up (sealed) position.
Float Valve Seal Leakage
Symptom
Steam or liquid spurts out of the steam release valve violently during pressure cooking.
Excessive Foaming / Vent Blockage Risk
Symptom
Steam release valve is difficult to turn or feels stuck.
Steam Release Valve Obstruction / Scale Buildup
Symptom
Water or condensation drips from the sides of the multicooker during or after cooking.
Condensation Management / Gasket or Lid Channel Overflow
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 |
Multicooker will not start a cooking cycle and displays E0 on the control panel.
|
Lid Not Detected / Lid Switch Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Multicooker beeps and shows E1 shortly after powering on or when starting a program.
|
Open or Shorted Temperature Sensor (NTC) – Inner Pot / Base | View Details |
| E2 |
Multicooker displays E2 and will not heat or start the selected program.
|
Overtemperature Protection / Sensor Out-of-Range | View Details |
| E3 |
Multicooker shows E3 during preheat or pressure build and stops heating.
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Overheat / Dry Pot Protection – High Temperature Detected | View Details |
| E4 |
Multicooker displays E4 and refuses to start or aborts cooking shortly after starting.
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Pressure Sensor Fault / Abnormal Pressure Reading | View Details |
| E5 |
Multicooker shows E5 and will not build or maintain pressure.
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Pressure Not Reached / Pressure Leak Detected | View Details |
| E6 |
Multicooker displays E6 and stops heating or will not start a program.
|
Heating Circuit Fault / Open Heating Element | View Details |
| E7 |
Multicooker shows E7 and may beep continuously, refusing to start or continue cooking.
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Lid Lock / Unlock Fault Under Pressure | View Details |
| E8 |
Multicooker displays E8 and aborts the cooking cycle, often during pressure operation.
|
Overpressure / Safety Valve Activation Detected | View Details |
| E9 |
Multicooker shows E9 and will not start or complete a program.
|
Internal Communication Error / Control Board Fault | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows "Err" or "Error" and beeps, preventing program selection or cooking.
|
General System Error / Invalid State | View Details |
| HOT |
Display shows "HOT" and the cooker refuses to start certain programs (often rice or pressure modes).
|
Base Temperature Too High for Selected Program | View Details |
| LID |
Display shows "LID" or a lid icon and the cooker will not start the selected program.
|
Lid Not Closed or Not in Correct Position | View Details |
| PRSS |
Display shows a pressure-related message (e.g., "PRSS" or flashing pressure icon) and the cooker will not open or start a new cycle.
|
Residual Pressure Detected / Pressure Not Released | View Details |
| WATR |
Display shows a message indicating insufficient water (e.g., "WATR" or "Add H2O") and the cooker stops heating.
|
Low Liquid / Dry Cooking Protection | View Details |
| – |
Display is very dim, flickering, or some segments are missing.
|
Display Module or Power Supply Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Fan noise from the side or bottom of the multicooker is unusually loud or grinding.
|
Cooling Fan Wear or Obstruction | View Details |
| – |
Float valve does not rise during pressure cooking; cooker never reaches full pressure.
|
Float Valve Not Sealing / Pressure Not Building | View Details |
| – |
Food is consistently overcooked or mushy when using automatic programs.
|
Program Overheating / Extended Cook Time | View Details |
| – |
Food is consistently undercooked when using automatic programs (e.g., rice, stew) despite following instructions.
|
Program Calibration / Sensor Misread | View Details |
| – |
GFCI outlet trips or household breaker trips when the multicooker is plugged in or during heating.
|
Ground Fault or Short Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot coating is peeling, flaking, or heavily scratched.
|
Non-Stick Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot rocks or spins easily when placed in the cooker, causing uneven heating.
|
Poor Contact Between Inner Pot and Heating Plate | View Details |
| – |
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but lid remains locked.
|
Mechanical Lid Jam / Lock Mechanism Stuck | View Details |
| – |
Lid silicone sealing ring has a strong food odor that transfers to new dishes.
|
Odor Absorption in Silicone Gasket | View Details |
| – |
Liquid leaks from the bottom of the multicooker onto the countertop.
|
Internal Leak / Inner Pot or Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the base during operation.
|
Overheating / Electrical or Food Burn | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker emits a strong plastic or chemical smell during first uses.
|
New Appliance Burn-In Odor | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker heats very slowly or never reaches the set temperature; food remains undercooked.
|
Weak Heating / Partial Heating Element Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker leaks steam continuously around the lid during pressure cooking and struggles to reach pressure.
|
Lid Seal Leakage Under Pressure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker makes loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises during heating.
|
Thermal Expansion / Pot and Plate Interaction | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker overheats, burning food on the bottom even on low settings.
|
Temperature Regulation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker powers on but buttons do not respond or only some keys work intermittently.
|
Keypad / Touch Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker shuts off unexpectedly during cooking and may restart after cooling.
|
Thermal Cutout / Overheat Protection Tripping | View Details |
| – |
Steam escapes from around the float valve even when it is in the up (sealed) position.
|
Float Valve Seal Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Steam or liquid spurts out of the steam release valve violently during pressure cooking.
|
Excessive Foaming / Vent Blockage Risk | View Details |
| – |
Steam release valve is difficult to turn or feels stuck.
|
Steam Release Valve Obstruction / Scale Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Water or condensation drips from the sides of the multicooker during or after cooking.
|
Condensation Management / Gasket or Lid Channel Overflow | View Details |
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