KitchenAid Multicookers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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C1
C1 appears on the display and the cooker will not heat.
Bottom Sensor Calibration Error
C2
C2 error appears and the cooker overheats or shuts down unexpectedly.
Upper / Lid Sensor Calibration Error
CLn
Display shows CLn or CLEAN reminder after several uses.
Cleaning / Descale Reminder
E1
Multicooker will not start a cooking cycle and displays E1 shortly after pressing Start.
Lid Not Detected / Lid Switch Fault
E2
Multicooker beeps and shows E2, will not heat or start a program.
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Open Circuit
E3
Multicooker displays E3 and stops heating during a cooking cycle.
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Short Circuit / Overrange
E4
E4 appears on the display and the multicooker shuts off or refuses to start.
Overtemperature / Dry Pot Protection
E5
Multicooker shows E5 and will not build pressure or complete pressure-cook programs.
Pressure Sensor Fault / Pressure Not Detected
E6
E6 error appears and the unit stops heating or will not start any cooking mode.
Heating Element Circuit Fault
E7
E7 appears on the display and the cooker will not enter pressure mode.
Lid Lock / Pressure Lid Interlock Fault
E8
E8 error appears and the unit shuts off or refuses to start, often after a power fluctuation.
Input Power / Voltage Error
E9
E9 is displayed and the cooker stops mid-cycle or will not start.
Internal Communication / Control Board Fault
Err
Display shows Err or ERROR and the unit beeps, refusing to start any program.
General Control Error
HOT
Display shows HOT and the cooker will not start a new program or keeps beeping.
Overheat / Residual Heat Protection
LID
Display shows LID or a flashing lid icon and the cooker will not start.
Lid Open Detected
PF
Display shows PF and the last cooking cycle did not complete.
Power Failure Interruption
PrE
Display shows PrE or PRE and the cooker will not start pressure cooking.
Preheat / Pressure Not Reached in Time
SEAL
Display shows SEAL or a gasket icon and the cooker struggles to reach or maintain pressure.
Seal / Gasket Detection Fault
VENT
Display shows VENT or a venting icon and the cooker will not build pressure.
Steam Release / Vent Position Error
Symptom
Burning smell during cooking, even when food is not visibly burnt.
Overheating Components / Residue on Heater
Symptom
Buttons or touch controls respond intermittently or activate the wrong function.
Keypad / Touch Panel Malfunction
Symptom
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim during operation.
Unstable Power / Display Voltage Issue
Symptom
Inner pot coating is peeling, scratched, or flaking.
Inner Pot Nonstick Coating Failure
Symptom
Lid is difficult to close or does not align properly with the base.
Lid Alignment / Hinge Deformation
Symptom
Lid will not open after cooking; it feels locked even though the program is finished.
Lid Stuck / Lock Not Releasing
Symptom
Liquid or food appears under the multicooker or on the countertop beneath it.
Base Leak / Internal Spill
Symptom
Multicooker does not build pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid during pressure cook mode.
Pressure Leak / Failure to Seal
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Multicooker heats very slowly or never reaches the set temperature in sauté or slow cook modes.
Reduced Heating Output
Symptom
Multicooker makes loud clicking, popping, or buzzing noises during operation.
Abnormal Operating Noise
Symptom
Multicooker overheats food, burning the bottom even on low settings.
Overheating / Temperature Regulation Failure
Symptom
Multicooker powers on but will not start any cooking program; pressing Start does nothing.
Start Circuit / User Interface Fault
Symptom
Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or when heating starts.
Short Circuit / Ground Fault
Symptom
Rattling or vibration noise from the lid area during pressure cooking.
Lid Vibration / Valve Chatter
Symptom
Silicone gasket is loose, stretched, or will not stay in the lid groove.
Gasket Wear / Loss of Tension
Symptom
Steam or food sprays forcefully from the steam release valve during cooking, making a mess.
Excessive Venting / Foaming
Symptom
Steam or liquid leaks from around the lid edges during pressure cooking.
Lid Perimeter Leak
Symptom
Unpleasant or stale odors from inside the multicooker, even when empty.
Odor Retention / Contamination
Symptom
Water or condensation drips down the outside of the multicooker during or after cooking.
Condensation Management / Minor External Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 |
C1 appears on the display and the cooker will not heat.
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Bottom Sensor Calibration Error | View Details |
| C2 |
C2 error appears and the cooker overheats or shuts down unexpectedly.
|
Upper / Lid Sensor Calibration Error | View Details |
| CLn |
Display shows CLn or CLEAN reminder after several uses.
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Cleaning / Descale Reminder | View Details |
| E1 |
Multicooker will not start a cooking cycle and displays E1 shortly after pressing Start.
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Lid Not Detected / Lid Switch Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Multicooker beeps and shows E2, will not heat or start a program.
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Temperature Sensor (NTC) Open Circuit | View Details |
| E3 |
Multicooker displays E3 and stops heating during a cooking cycle.
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Temperature Sensor (NTC) Short Circuit / Overrange | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 appears on the display and the multicooker shuts off or refuses to start.
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Overtemperature / Dry Pot Protection | View Details |
| E5 |
Multicooker shows E5 and will not build pressure or complete pressure-cook programs.
|
Pressure Sensor Fault / Pressure Not Detected | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error appears and the unit stops heating or will not start any cooking mode.
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Heating Element Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 appears on the display and the cooker will not enter pressure mode.
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Lid Lock / Pressure Lid Interlock Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error appears and the unit shuts off or refuses to start, often after a power fluctuation.
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Input Power / Voltage Error | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 is displayed and the cooker stops mid-cycle or will not start.
|
Internal Communication / Control Board Fault | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows Err or ERROR and the unit beeps, refusing to start any program.
|
General Control Error | View Details |
| HOT |
Display shows HOT and the cooker will not start a new program or keeps beeping.
|
Overheat / Residual Heat Protection | View Details |
| LID |
Display shows LID or a flashing lid icon and the cooker will not start.
|
Lid Open Detected | View Details |
| PF |
Display shows PF and the last cooking cycle did not complete.
|
Power Failure Interruption | View Details |
| PrE |
Display shows PrE or PRE and the cooker will not start pressure cooking.
|
Preheat / Pressure Not Reached in Time | View Details |
| SEAL |
Display shows SEAL or a gasket icon and the cooker struggles to reach or maintain pressure.
|
Seal / Gasket Detection Fault | View Details |
| VENT |
Display shows VENT or a venting icon and the cooker will not build pressure.
|
Steam Release / Vent Position Error | View Details |
| – |
Burning smell during cooking, even when food is not visibly burnt.
|
Overheating Components / Residue on Heater | View Details |
| – |
Buttons or touch controls respond intermittently or activate the wrong function.
|
Keypad / Touch Panel Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim during operation.
|
Unstable Power / Display Voltage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot coating is peeling, scratched, or flaking.
|
Inner Pot Nonstick Coating Failure | View Details |
| – |
Lid is difficult to close or does not align properly with the base.
|
Lid Alignment / Hinge Deformation | View Details |
| – |
Lid will not open after cooking; it feels locked even though the program is finished.
|
Lid Stuck / Lock Not Releasing | View Details |
| – |
Liquid or food appears under the multicooker or on the countertop beneath it.
|
Base Leak / Internal Spill | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not build pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid during pressure cook mode.
|
Pressure Leak / Failure to Seal | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker heats very slowly or never reaches the set temperature in sauté or slow cook modes.
|
Reduced Heating Output | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker makes loud clicking, popping, or buzzing noises during operation.
|
Abnormal Operating Noise | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker overheats food, burning the bottom even on low settings.
|
Overheating / Temperature Regulation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker powers on but will not start any cooking program; pressing Start does nothing.
|
Start Circuit / User Interface Fault | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or when heating starts.
|
Short Circuit / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Rattling or vibration noise from the lid area during pressure cooking.
|
Lid Vibration / Valve Chatter | View Details |
| – |
Silicone gasket is loose, stretched, or will not stay in the lid groove.
|
Gasket Wear / Loss of Tension | View Details |
| – |
Steam or food sprays forcefully from the steam release valve during cooking, making a mess.
|
Excessive Venting / Foaming | View Details |
| – |
Steam or liquid leaks from around the lid edges during pressure cooking.
|
Lid Perimeter Leak | View Details |
| – |
Unpleasant or stale odors from inside the multicooker, even when empty.
|
Odor Retention / Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Water or condensation drips down the outside of the multicooker during or after cooking.
|
Condensation Management / Minor External Leak | View Details |
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