Gourmia
Gourmia Multicookers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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CLOSE
Display flashes "CLOSE" and beeps when trying to start; cooker will not proceed.
Steam Release Valve Not in Sealing Position
E0
Multicooker will not start a cooking program and displays E0 immediately after pressing Start.
Lid Not Detected / Lid Switch Open
E1
Multicooker beeps and shows E1, will not heat or start pressure or slow cook modes.
Open or Shorted Temperature Sensor (NTC) on Inner Pot Base
E2
Display shows E2 during preheat or cooking; unit stops heating and beeps.
Overtemperature Protection / Sensor Out-of-Range
E3
E3 appears shortly after starting a program; cooker may heat briefly then shut down.
Heating Circuit Fault / Open Heating Element
E4
E4 error appears and unit will not build pressure; sometimes accompanied by steam leakage around lid.
Pressure Sensor Fault / Abnormal Pressure Reading
E5
E5 error during pressure cooking; unit may overheat or shut down unexpectedly.
Overpressure / Overheat Protection Triggered
E6
E6 error appears when trying to start any cooking mode; unit does not heat.
Main Control Board Fault / Internal Circuit Error
E7
E7 error appears and unit may not recognize pressure or temperature correctly; cooking times are erratic.
Lid Temperature Sensor Fault
E8
E8 error appears when attempting pressure cook; unit may not reach or hold pressure.
Float Valve / Lid Locking System Fault
E9
E9 error appears and cooker stops heating; may occur after a loud pop or burning smell.
Power Supply Overvoltage / Internal Power Fault
Err
Generic "Err" message appears on display; unit may freeze or ignore button presses.
General Control Panel / Firmware Error
HOT
Display shows "HOT" and unit refuses to start a new program or quickly switches to Keep Warm.
Overheat / Dry Pot Protection Active
LID
Display shows a lid icon or "LID" message and cooker refuses to start pressure programs.
Lid Not Locked / Lid Detection Error
OPEN
Display shows "OPEN" and unit will not start pressure cooking, though other modes may work.
Open Lid Detected in Pressure Mode
POT
Display shows "POT" or similar message and cooker will not start.
Inner Pot Not Detected
SEAL
Display shows "SEAL" or a gasket icon and unit fails to build pressure.
Lid Gasket / Sealing Ring Not Installed or Not Seated
WATR
Display shows a water-related message (e.g., "ADD WATR") and unit will not start pressure cooking.
Low Liquid / Boil-Dry Detection
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Panel Failure
Symptom
Condensation and water dripping from the lid onto the countertop during or after cooking.
Condensation Management / Collector Overflow
Symptom
Display and buttons work, but the multicooker does not heat in any mode (no sizzling on Sauté, no pressure build).
Heating Element Not Energizing
Symptom
Display is very dim or flickers while cooking, but the unit still operates.
Low Voltage to Display / Power Supply Degradation
Symptom
Display shows correct time but countdown never starts; cooker stays in preheat indefinitely.
Failure to Reach Cooking Conditions
Symptom
Excessive steam and liquid spurting from steam release valve during pressure cooking.
Overfoaming / Vent Obstruction by Food
Symptom
Inner pot has white spots, discoloration, or pitting after use.
Mineral Deposits / Stainless Steel Pitting
Symptom
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn on the bottom.
Keep Warm Temperature Too High
Symptom
Lid is difficult to close or feels like it is grinding or binding when turning to lock.
Lid Hinge / Lock Mechanism Binding
Symptom
Lid will not open after cooking; float valve appears stuck in the up position even after cooling.
Stuck Float Valve / Residual Pressure
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Multicooker makes loud clicking or popping noises during heating.
Thermal Expansion / Relay Operation Noise
Symptom
Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or when heating starts.
Electrical Short / Ground Fault
Symptom
Outer housing of the multicooker becomes excessively hot to the touch during normal operation.
Insulation / Thermal Shielding Degraded
Symptom
Persistent chemical or melting plastic smell during every use, sometimes with visible discoloration of housing.
Overheating of Plastic Components
Symptom
Rattling or buzzing noise from inside the base during operation.
Loose Internal Component or Vibrating Transformer
Symptom
Strong burning smell and food heavily scorched on bottom of inner pot during cooking.
Food Scorching / Localized Overheating
Symptom
Strong electrical or plastic burning smell during first few uses, but no visible smoke or error codes.
Initial Burn-In / Residual Manufacturing Oils
Symptom
Timer counts down but food remains undercooked; unit seems to switch to Keep Warm too early.
Insufficient Heating / Early Termination
Symptom
Unit heats but never reaches or maintains pressure; steam constantly escapes from lid during pressure cook.
Pressure Not Building / Steam Leak
Symptom
Water or steam leaking from around the lid hinge or side of lid rather than the top vent.
Lid Perimeter Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLOSE |
Display flashes "CLOSE" and beeps when trying to start; cooker will not proceed.
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Steam Release Valve Not in Sealing Position | View Details |
| E0 |
Multicooker will not start a cooking program and displays E0 immediately after pressing Start.
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Lid Not Detected / Lid Switch Open | View Details |
| E1 |
Multicooker beeps and shows E1, will not heat or start pressure or slow cook modes.
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Open or Shorted Temperature Sensor (NTC) on Inner Pot Base | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 during preheat or cooking; unit stops heating and beeps.
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Overtemperature Protection / Sensor Out-of-Range | View Details |
| E3 |
E3 appears shortly after starting a program; cooker may heat briefly then shut down.
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Heating Circuit Fault / Open Heating Element | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 error appears and unit will not build pressure; sometimes accompanied by steam leakage around lid.
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Pressure Sensor Fault / Abnormal Pressure Reading | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error during pressure cooking; unit may overheat or shut down unexpectedly.
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Overpressure / Overheat Protection Triggered | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error appears when trying to start any cooking mode; unit does not heat.
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Main Control Board Fault / Internal Circuit Error | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error appears and unit may not recognize pressure or temperature correctly; cooking times are erratic.
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Lid Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error appears when attempting pressure cook; unit may not reach or hold pressure.
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Float Valve / Lid Locking System Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error appears and cooker stops heating; may occur after a loud pop or burning smell.
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Power Supply Overvoltage / Internal Power Fault | View Details |
| Err |
Generic "Err" message appears on display; unit may freeze or ignore button presses.
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General Control Panel / Firmware Error | View Details |
| HOT |
Display shows "HOT" and unit refuses to start a new program or quickly switches to Keep Warm.
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Overheat / Dry Pot Protection Active | View Details |
| LID |
Display shows a lid icon or "LID" message and cooker refuses to start pressure programs.
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Lid Not Locked / Lid Detection Error | View Details |
| OPEN |
Display shows "OPEN" and unit will not start pressure cooking, though other modes may work.
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Open Lid Detected in Pressure Mode | View Details |
| POT |
Display shows "POT" or similar message and cooker will not start.
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Inner Pot Not Detected | View Details |
| SEAL |
Display shows "SEAL" or a gasket icon and unit fails to build pressure.
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Lid Gasket / Sealing Ring Not Installed or Not Seated | View Details |
| WATR |
Display shows a water-related message (e.g., "ADD WATR") and unit will not start pressure cooking.
|
Low Liquid / Boil-Dry Detection | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad / Touch Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation and water dripping from the lid onto the countertop during or after cooking.
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Condensation Management / Collector Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Display and buttons work, but the multicooker does not heat in any mode (no sizzling on Sauté, no pressure build).
|
Heating Element Not Energizing | View Details |
| – |
Display is very dim or flickers while cooking, but the unit still operates.
|
Low Voltage to Display / Power Supply Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Display shows correct time but countdown never starts; cooker stays in preheat indefinitely.
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Failure to Reach Cooking Conditions | View Details |
| – |
Excessive steam and liquid spurting from steam release valve during pressure cooking.
|
Overfoaming / Vent Obstruction by Food | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot has white spots, discoloration, or pitting after use.
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Mineral Deposits / Stainless Steel Pitting | View Details |
| – |
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn on the bottom.
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Keep Warm Temperature Too High | View Details |
| – |
Lid is difficult to close or feels like it is grinding or binding when turning to lock.
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Lid Hinge / Lock Mechanism Binding | View Details |
| – |
Lid will not open after cooking; float valve appears stuck in the up position even after cooling.
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Stuck Float Valve / Residual Pressure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
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No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker makes loud clicking or popping noises during heating.
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Thermal Expansion / Relay Operation Noise | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or when heating starts.
|
Electrical Short / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Outer housing of the multicooker becomes excessively hot to the touch during normal operation.
|
Insulation / Thermal Shielding Degraded | View Details |
| – |
Persistent chemical or melting plastic smell during every use, sometimes with visible discoloration of housing.
|
Overheating of Plastic Components | View Details |
| – |
Rattling or buzzing noise from inside the base during operation.
|
Loose Internal Component or Vibrating Transformer | View Details |
| – |
Strong burning smell and food heavily scorched on bottom of inner pot during cooking.
|
Food Scorching / Localized Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Strong electrical or plastic burning smell during first few uses, but no visible smoke or error codes.
|
Initial Burn-In / Residual Manufacturing Oils | View Details |
| – |
Timer counts down but food remains undercooked; unit seems to switch to Keep Warm too early.
|
Insufficient Heating / Early Termination | View Details |
| – |
Unit heats but never reaches or maintains pressure; steam constantly escapes from lid during pressure cook.
|
Pressure Not Building / Steam Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water or steam leaking from around the lid hinge or side of lid rather than the top vent.
|
Lid Perimeter Leak | View Details |
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