Display shows bURN or BURN and the cooker stops building pressure or ends the program early.

Safety first: Unplug the cooker and allow pressure to release naturally or via the quick-release method as appropriate. Use caution when opening the lid.

• Check for scorching: Remove the inner pot and inspect the bottom for burnt food. Clean thoroughly with non-abrasive tools.
• Verify pot fit: Ensure the inner pot is not warped and sits flat on the heating plate. A warped pot can cause uneven heating and trigger burn detection.
• Adjust cooking method: For thick sauces or tomato-based dishes, deglaze the pot after sautéing by adding liquid and scraping the bottom before starting pressure mode.
• Increase liquid: Add additional broth or water to meet the minimum volume recommended in the manual.
• Test with water: Run a short pressure cycle with only water. If bURN does not appear, the issue is recipe-related. If it does, inspect the heating plate and sensor for damage.
• Replacement: If the inner pot's nonstick coating is heavily damaged or the pot is warped, replace the nonstick inner pot with a genuine Crock-Pot part.