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Lakeland Multicookers Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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E1
Multicooker displays E1 and will not start any cooking program.
Lid Not Detected / Lid Switch Fault
E10
E10 error appears when using delayed start or timer functions.
Real-Time Clock / Timer Circuit Fault
E2
E2 error appears shortly after starting a cooking program; heating stops.
Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
E3
E3 error appears during preheat or pressure build-up; cooker stops heating.
Overtemperature / Dry Pot Protection
E4
E4 error appears and the cooker will not start or stops mid-cycle.
Pressure Sensor / Steam Sensor Fault
E5
E5 error appears when trying to start a pressure program; cooker beeps and cancels.
Lid Not Locked / Pressure Lid Lock Fault
E6
E6 error appears and cooker does not heat; sometimes accompanied by a burning smell previously.
Heating Element / Triac Drive Fault
E7
E7 error appears during pressure cooking; unit may not reach full pressure.
Abnormal Pressure Rise / Overpressure Protection
E8
E8 error appears and the cooker will not start; sometimes occurs after a power surge.
Main Control Board / EEPROM Fault
E9
E9 error appears intermittently; cooker may shut off unexpectedly during cooking.
Power Supply / Voltage Detection Fault
Err
Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' with no number; cooker beeps and will not start.
Generic Control System Fault
H2O
Display shows 'H2O' or a water droplet icon; cooker stops heating.
Low Water / Dry Cooking Protection
HOT
Display shows 'HOT' and cooker refuses to start a new program immediately after finishing one.
High Base Temperature Lockout
LID
Display shows 'LID' or a flashing lid icon; cooker will not start.
Lid Open Detection
POT
Display shows 'POT' or a pot icon; cooker will not start.
Inner Pot Not Detected / Pot Presence Fault
Symptom
Clicking or popping noises from the base without corresponding heating, or rapid cycling on/off.
Relay / Triac Chatter
Symptom
Display is dim, flickering, or segments are missing.
Display Module / Backlight Fault
Symptom
Display or control panel buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Control Panel Failure
Symptom
Food burns on the bottom of the pot; 'Burn' or overheat messages may appear; food sticks badly.
Scorching / Localised Overheating
Symptom
Inner pot coating is peeling, scratched, or flaking.
Non-Stick Coating Degradation
Symptom
Inner pot rocks, rattles, or is unstable on the heating plate.
Inner Pot / Heating Plate Fit Issue
Symptom
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn.
Keep Warm Temperature Too High
Symptom
Lid is difficult to close or does not align properly with the body.
Lid Hinge / Alignment Fault
Symptom
Lid will not open after cooking; appears stuck even though cooking has finished.
Lid Lock Stuck / Residual Pressure
Symptom
Multicooker body becomes excessively hot to touch on the sides during normal operation.
Insulation / Outer Shell Overheating
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Multicooker powers on but will not heat; programs count down but food remains cold.
Heating Circuit Failure
Symptom
Multicooker takes an unusually long time to reach pressure or never reaches full pressure.
Pressure Build-Up Failure
Symptom
Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when heating starts.
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage
Symptom
Programs end too early or food is undercooked even though the timer completes normally.
Incorrect Temperature / Pressure Regulation
Symptom
Rust spots or corrosion visible inside the cooking chamber (outside the removable pot).
Internal Corrosion
Symptom
Steam constantly vents from the steam release valve and pressure never builds.
Steam Release Valve Not Sealing
Symptom
Steam or water leaking continuously from around the lid during pressure cooking.
Lid Seal Leakage
Symptom
Strong burnt, chemical, or plastic smell during use, even with normal recipes.
Odour / Material Overheating
Symptom
Unusual loud hissing, rattling, or whistling noises during operation.
Abnormal Steam Flow / Vibration
Symptom
Water or condensation drips from the side of the cooker onto the worktop during or after cooking.
Condensation Management / Collector Overflow
Symptom
Yogurt or low-temperature programs do not maintain a stable warm temperature.
Low-Temperature Control Fault
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