E5 error appears and the cooker refuses to start pressure programs; sometimes accompanied by a clicking sound from the relay.

Safety: Unplug the appliance immediately. Do not attempt to run it again until the fault is identified. Risk of electric shock and fire.

Step 1 – Visual inspection:

• Remove the inner pot and check for signs of burning or melting on the heating plate.
• Turn the unit upside down (unplugged) and remove the bottom cover.
• Look for burnt smell, charred components, or melted insulation on wires leading to the heating element.

Step 2 – Check heating element resistance:

• Disconnect the heating element wires from the main PCB.
• Measure resistance across the element terminals with a multimeter. A typical value is between 20–80 Ω depending on wattage.
• A reading near 0 Ω or visible short to chassis indicates a failed element.

Step 3 – Inspect control board:

• Examine the main control PCB for burnt tracks, cracked solder joints, or a blown triac/relay.
• If moisture is present, dry the board thoroughly and clean with isopropyl alcohol.

Step 4 – Repair:

• Replace a shorted main heating element and any burnt wiring harness.
• If the triac or relay is damaged, the main control PCB usually needs replacement as a complete module.
• Due to mains voltage and current involved, this repair is recommended for qualified technicians only.