Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when starting a cooking cycle.

Safety first: Unplug the cooker immediately. Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker; identify and correct the fault first.

• 1. Try a different outlet: Plug into another known-good outlet on a different circuit to rule out a weak breaker (do not use extension cords).
• 2. Inspect cord: Check the entire length of the power cord for cuts or crushed areas. Replace if damaged.
• 3. Check for internal moisture: If the cooker was recently washed or exposed to heavy steam, allow it to dry for 24–48 hours before retrying.
• 4. Test heater to ground (advanced): With the unit unplugged and bottom cover removed, disconnect heater leads and measure resistance from each terminal to the metal chassis. Any low resistance indicates a ground fault; replace the heater.

If the breaker still trips with a known-good heater and cord, the control board may be shorted and should be replaced.