Instant Heating Circuit Failure

Display works but cooker does not heat in any mode (Saute, Pressure Cook, etc.).

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Open heating element, Burned heater wiring, Failed heater relay/triac on control board, Overheat cutoff fuse open

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the cooker before inspection.

  • Confirm symptom: Start a Saute program with the inner pot in place. If the bottom stays cold after several minutes, the heater is not energizing.
  • Internal inspection (advanced): Remove the bottom cover and inspect the heating element connections and thermal cutoff fuse.
  • Test heating element: Use a multimeter to measure resistance across the heating element. An open circuit indicates a failed element.
  • Check thermal fuse: Test continuity of the thermal cutoff fuse mounted near the heating element. Replace if open, but also investigate cause of overheating.
  • Replace faulty parts: Replace the heating element assembly or thermal cutoff fuse as needed. If these test good, the main control board heater driver is likely faulty.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Heating Element Assembly
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