Hamilton Beach Multicookers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Multicooker beeps and displays E1, will not start any cooking program.
High Temperature Sensor / Open Circuit Thermistor Fault
E2
Multicooker displays E2 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
Shorted Temperature Sensor / Overtemperature Detection
E3
Display shows E3 during preheat or pressure build and cooking stops.
Overheat / Dry Pot Protection
E4
Multicooker displays E4 and will not start pressure or rice programs.
Lid / Pressure Sensor Fault or Overpressure Detection
E5
E5 error appears during pressure cooking; unit beeps and stops building pressure.
Pressure Not Reached / Steam Leakage Fault
E6
E6 error code appears and cooker will not start or stops mid-cycle.
Internal Control Board / Sensor Calibration Error
E7
E7 error appears when trying to start a program; unit may not heat.
Heating Circuit / Triac or Relay Fault
E8
E8 error code appears, often accompanied by beeping, and the cooker stops.
Lid Not Detected / Lid Sensor Error
E9
E9 error appears and cooker will not enter pressure mode.
Abnormal Pressure Sensor Reading / Sensor Out of Range
Err
Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' and buttons may not respond properly.
General Control Panel / Keypad Error
Symptom
Buttons are unresponsive or require very hard presses to register.
Worn Membrane Keypad or Contaminated Switches
Symptom
Clock or timer resets to default when unplugged or after brief power interruptions.
No Backup Memory / Capacitor Failure
Symptom
Condensation or water drips down the sides of the cooker during use.
Condensation Management / Collector Overflow
Symptom
Display and lights work, but the cooker does not heat in any mode.
Open Heating Element / Heater Circuit Failure
Symptom
Display is dim, flickering, or segments are missing.
LED/LCD Display or Power Supply Fault
Symptom
Food is consistently undercooked or overcooked compared to recipe times.
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Drift
Symptom
Inner pot bottom is scorched or food burns frequently, especially in rice or sauté modes.
Localized Overheating / Poor Heat Distribution
Symptom
Keep Warm mode overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn.
Keep Warm Temperature Too High
Symptom
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but lid will not turn.
Lid Lock Mechanism Jam
Symptom
Loud rattling or vibration noise during pressure release or boiling.
Steam Release Valve Vibration / Loose Components
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 pressure; steam constantly escapes from lid.
Pressure Seal Failure
Symptom
Nonstick coating on inner pot is peeling, flaking, or heavily scratched.
Inner Pot Coating Degradation
Symptom
Plastic or chemical smell during first few uses or after storage.
Off-Gassing / Residual Manufacturing Odors
Symptom
Rust or discoloration appears on the heating plate or inside the cooker body.
Corrosion / Surface Damage
Symptom
Steam or food sprays from the steam release valve more than usual; sputtering and spitting.
Steam Release Valve Contamination / Blockage
Symptom
Steam or liquid leaks from around the float valve during pressure cooking.
Float Valve Seal Failure
Symptom
Strong burning smell or smoke from the base during operation.
Internal Overheating / Component Burn
Symptom
Timer counts down but food remains mostly uncooked; very little steam produced.
Insufficient Heating / Low Power Output
Symptom
Unit beeps repeatedly and will not start; display may flash a lid or lock icon (no code).
Lid Not Locked / Safety Interlock Active
Symptom
Unit powers on but will not start any cooking program; Start button does nothing.
Start Circuit / Keypad Input Failure
Symptom
Unit shuts off unexpectedly in the middle of a cooking cycle (no error code).
Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Cutout
Symptom
Unit switches to Keep Warm too early and never reaches full pressure.
Premature Temperature Cutoff / Dry Boil Protection
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or when heating starts.
Short Circuit / Ground Fault
Symptom
Unusual clicking, buzzing, or humming noise from the base during cooking.
Relay / Triac Operation or Loose Component Vibration
Symptom
Water or steam leaks from the side of the lid hinge area during cooking.
Lid Hinge Seal Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Multicooker beeps and displays E1, will not start any cooking program.
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High Temperature Sensor / Open Circuit Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Multicooker displays E2 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
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Shorted Temperature Sensor / Overtemperature Detection | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 during preheat or pressure build and cooking stops.
|
Overheat / Dry Pot Protection | View Details |
| E4 |
Multicooker displays E4 and will not start pressure or rice programs.
|
Lid / Pressure Sensor Fault or Overpressure Detection | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error appears during pressure cooking; unit beeps and stops building pressure.
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Pressure Not Reached / Steam Leakage Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error code appears and cooker will not start or stops mid-cycle.
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Internal Control Board / Sensor Calibration Error | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error appears when trying to start a program; unit may not heat.
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Heating Circuit / Triac or Relay Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error code appears, often accompanied by beeping, and the cooker stops.
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Lid Not Detected / Lid Sensor Error | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error appears and cooker will not enter pressure mode.
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Abnormal Pressure Sensor Reading / Sensor Out of Range | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' and buttons may not respond properly.
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General Control Panel / Keypad Error | View Details |
| – |
Buttons are unresponsive or require very hard presses to register.
|
Worn Membrane Keypad or Contaminated Switches | View Details |
| – |
Clock or timer resets to default when unplugged or after brief power interruptions.
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No Backup Memory / Capacitor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or water drips down the sides of the cooker during use.
|
Condensation Management / Collector Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Display and lights work, but the cooker does not heat in any mode.
|
Open Heating Element / Heater Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display is dim, flickering, or segments are missing.
|
LED/LCD Display or Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| – |
Food is consistently undercooked or overcooked compared to recipe times.
|
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Drift | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot bottom is scorched or food burns frequently, especially in rice or sauté modes.
|
Localized Overheating / Poor Heat Distribution | View Details |
| – |
Keep Warm mode overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn.
|
Keep Warm Temperature Too High | View Details |
| – |
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but lid will not turn.
|
Lid Lock Mechanism Jam | View Details |
| – |
Loud rattling or vibration noise during pressure release or boiling.
|
Steam Release Valve Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker heats but never reaches pressure; steam constantly escapes from lid.
|
Pressure Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Nonstick coating on inner pot is peeling, flaking, or heavily scratched.
|
Inner Pot Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Plastic or chemical smell during first few uses or after storage.
|
Off-Gassing / Residual Manufacturing Odors | View Details |
| – |
Rust or discoloration appears on the heating plate or inside the cooker body.
|
Corrosion / Surface Damage | View Details |
| – |
Steam or food sprays from the steam release valve more than usual; sputtering and spitting.
|
Steam Release Valve Contamination / Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Steam or liquid leaks from around the float valve during pressure cooking.
|
Float Valve Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Strong burning smell or smoke from the base during operation.
|
Internal Overheating / Component Burn | View Details |
| – |
Timer counts down but food remains mostly uncooked; very little steam produced.
|
Insufficient Heating / Low Power Output | View Details |
| – |
Unit beeps repeatedly and will not start; display may flash a lid or lock icon (no code).
|
Lid Not Locked / Safety Interlock Active | View Details |
| – |
Unit powers on but will not start any cooking program; Start button does nothing.
|
Start Circuit / Keypad Input Failure | View Details |
| – |
Unit shuts off unexpectedly in the middle of a cooking cycle (no error code).
|
Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Cutout | View Details |
| – |
Unit switches to Keep Warm too early and never reaches full pressure.
|
Premature Temperature Cutoff / Dry Boil Protection | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or when heating starts.
|
Short Circuit / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Unusual clicking, buzzing, or humming noise from the base during cooking.
|
Relay / Triac Operation or Loose Component Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Water or steam leaks from the side of the lid hinge area during cooking.
|
Lid Hinge Seal Failure | View Details |
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