Strong burning smell and food heavily scorched on bottom of inner pot during cooking.

Safety first: Turn off and unplug the cooker. Use oven mitts when handling the hot pot.

• Stop cooking: Cancel the program and carefully remove the inner pot.
• Soak and clean pot: Fill with warm soapy water and soak to loosen burnt food. Avoid metal scouring pads that can damage the surface.
• Adjust recipes: Add more liquid, layer thick sauces on top of other ingredients, and avoid using high Sauté for extended periods.
• Check pot flatness: Replace the inner pot if the bottom is warped, as this can cause hot spots.