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Crock-Pot Multicookers Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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bURN
Display shows bURN or BURN and the cooker stops building pressure or ends the program early.
Burn / Scorch Detection
C0
Display shows C0 or CO and the cooker will not start a program.
Communication Error Between Keypad and Main Board
C1
Display shows C1 and the cooker may not respond to button presses.
Keypad Button Stuck / Shorted
E1
Multicooker beeps and displays E1 shortly after powering on; cooking will not start.
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit
E2
Multicooker displays E2 and will not start or stops mid-cycle.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit
E3
Display shows E3 and cooking cannot start or stops shortly after starting.
Overtemperature Protection / Dry Pot Detection
E4
E4 appears on the display, often when trying to use pressure cook modes.
Lid / Pressure Sensor Fault
E5
E5 error appears and the unit will not build pressure or start the selected program.
Pressure Sensor Calibration / Range Error
E6
E6 displays and the cooker will not heat or start a program.
Heating Circuit Failure
E7
E7 appears on the display, often accompanied by no heating or erratic temperature control.
Secondary / Lid Temperature Sensor Fault
E8
E8 error appears and the unit will not start, or shuts down shortly after heating begins.
Internal Overheat / Sensor Mismatch
Err
Display shows Err or ERROR and the cooker will not operate.
General Control Board Fault
HOT
Display shows HOT and cooking stops or will not proceed to pressure stage.
Overheat / Burn Protection (Food Scorching)
L0
Display shows L0 or LO and the cooker will not enter a cooking cycle, often stuck in a warm state.
Low Temperature / Warm Mode Only Indication
LID
Display shows a LID or similar lid icon and the cooker refuses to start pressure cooking.
Lid Not Detected / Lid Lock Switch Open
noP
Display shows noP or NO P and the cooker fails to reach or maintain pressure.
Pressure Not Achieved / Pressure Loss
PF
Display shows PF or flashes and the cooker stops mid-cycle.
Power Failure / Interruption Detected
PrE
Display shows PrE or PRE and the cooker will not start the selected pressure program.
Preheating / Pressure Not Reached in Time
Symptom
Burning plastic or electrical smell during operation.
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Panel Failure
Symptom
Condensation or water drips down the side of the cooker during use.
Condensation Management Issue
Symptom
Display and lights flicker or reset when the heater turns on.
Voltage Drop / Poor Power Connection
Symptom
Display is dim, segments missing, or unreadable.
Display Module / Driver Failure
Symptom
Exterior of the cooker becomes excessively hot to the touch during normal operation.
Insulation / Thermal Shield Degradation
Symptom
Float valve does not rise; cooker never indicates that pressure has been reached.
Stuck or Leaking Float Valve
Symptom
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched; food sticks badly and may show dark flakes.
Nonstick Coating Degradation
Symptom
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but lid will not rotate.
Mechanical Lid Lock Jam
Symptom
Loud popping or cracking sounds during heating.
Thermal Expansion / Moisture Under Heating Plate
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Multicooker heats but never reaches or maintains the set temperature; food undercooked.
Inaccurate Temperature Regulation
Symptom
Multicooker powers on but will not heat in any mode (no warmth on heating plate).
Open Heating Element / Heater Circuit Failure
Symptom
Multicooker will not build pressure; steam constantly escapes from lid area.
Pressure Leak at Lid
Symptom
Steam and liquid spray out violently from the steam release valve during pressure release.
Excessive Foaming / Blocked Anti-Block Shield
Symptom
Steam leaks continuously from the steam release valve even when set to SEAL.
Faulty Steam Release Valve / Vent Assembly
Symptom
Unit frequently trips the household circuit breaker when starting or during heating.
Electrical Overcurrent / Short
Symptom
Unit overheats in slow cook mode; food burns around edges even on LOW setting.
Overheating / Temperature Overshoot
Symptom
Unusual rattling or clicking noise from inside the cooker during heating or pressure build.
Loose Internal Component / Vibrating Parts
Symptom
Water or food leaks from around the base of the cooker onto the countertop during use.
Leak at Inner Pot / Housing Interface
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