Kenwood Intermittent Power Loss / Overheat Cut-Out

Multicooker randomly shuts off during cooking and restarts or loses the program.

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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

Loose mains cord connection, Overheating control board, Faulty thermal cut-out, Cracked solder joints on PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug before inspection. Avoid using the cooker unattended until resolved.

  • Check cord and plug: Ensure the plug fits tightly in the outlet and the cord is not pulled or twisted.
  • Ventilation: Improve airflow around the cooker; do not enclose it in cabinets during use.
  • Internal inspection: Remove the bottom cover and check for loose connectors, especially the mains input and board connectors.
  • Heat damage: Look for discolored areas on the PCB indicating overheating.

If shutdowns persist, the thermal cut-out or control board likely needs replacement.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Thermal Cut-Out / Control PCB
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