Burn
Instant Pot Burn protection – high localized temperature at bottom

Display shows 'Burn' and the cooker stops or switches to Keep Warm.

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Possible Causes

Thick or starchy food on bottom, Not enough liquid, Inner pot bottom heavily scratched or warped, Food blocking temperature sensor contact

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Cancel the program and allow pressure to drop before opening.

  • 1. Inspect contents: Stir and check for thick or burnt food at the bottom. Add more liquid and scrape the bottom clean.
  • 2. Use pot-in-pot method: For very thick dishes (cheese sauces, chili, pasta bakes), cook them in a smaller oven-safe dish placed on a trivet inside the Instant Pot with water underneath.
  • 3. Check inner pot condition: If the bottom is heavily scratched, pitted, or warped, replace the pot to improve heat distribution.
  • 4. Clean sensor area: Remove the pot and wipe the heating plate and center sensor to remove any residue.
  • 5. If 'Burn' occurs with simple recipes and adequate liquid: The temperature sensor may be misreading and should be evaluated by a technician.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Instant Pot Stainless Steel Inner Pot
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