Moulinex Multicookers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E0
Multicooker will not start a program and displays E0 immediately after power-on or when pressing Start.
Lid Position / Lid Lock Detection Fault
E1
Multicooker displays E1 and refuses to start or aborts cooking shortly after starting.
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit / Disconnected
E2
Multicooker shows E2 and stops heating or will not start a cooking program.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Overtemperature Detection
E3
Multicooker displays E3 during preheating or shortly after starting a high-temperature program (e.g., frying, browning).
Overheat Protection / Dry Pot Detection
E4
Multicooker shows E4 and does not build pressure or stops the program, often on pressure-cooking modes.
Lid Temperature / Steam Sensor Fault
E5
Multicooker displays E5 and stops heating, often accompanied by a beeping alarm.
Overpressure / Pressure Sensor Fault
E6
Multicooker shows E6 and will not start or aborts pressure programs during preheating.
Pressure Sensor Signal Out of Range
E7
Multicooker displays E7 and does not heat, often immediately after power-on.
Heating Element Open Circuit / Relay Fault
E8
Multicooker shows E8 and may trip the household breaker or refuse to start heating.
Heater Short to Ground / Overcurrent Protection
E9
Multicooker displays E9 and will not start any program.
Internal Communication / Control Board Fault
Err
Display shows a generic "Err" or "Error" message and beeps, without a numeric code.
Generic Program / Sensor Error
H2O
Display shows "H2O" or a water droplet icon and the cooker stops or refuses to start.
Low Water / Dry Cooking Protection
Lid
Display shows "Lid" or a lid icon and the cooker refuses to start a program.
Lid Not Detected / Lid Open Safety Interlock
P1
Display shows P1 and the cooker does not respond to button presses or start cooking.
Program Memory / EEPROM Error
P2
Display shows P2 and the cooker may freeze or not allow program selection.
Keypad / Control Panel Communication Error
U01
Display shows U01 and the cooker does not start the selected program.
User Configuration / Mode Conflict Error
Symptom
Condensation or water drips down the side or back of the multicooker during use.
Condensation Management Issue
Symptom
Delayed start function does not work; cooker starts immediately or not at all.
Delayed Start / Timer Function Fault
Symptom
Display is very dim, flickering, or segments are missing, but cooker still heats.
Display / Backlight Failure
Symptom
Fan noise is very loud or grinding; air outlet at the side or back seems obstructed.
Cooling Fan Obstruction / Failure
Symptom
Floating valve does not rise during pressure cooking; no pressure indicator.
Floating Valve Not Sealing
Symptom
Inner lid plate or steam cap repeatedly falls off or does not lock securely.
Loose Inner Lid / Steam Cap Retention
Symptom
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing drying or burning at the bottom.
Keep Warm Temperature Too High
Symptom
Lid cannot be opened after cooking; it feels jammed even though cooking is finished.
Lid Stuck / Residual Pressure Lock
Symptom
Multicooker does not heat at all, but display and timer work normally.
No Heating with Active Control
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Multicooker powers on but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Unresponsive Keypad / Touch Panel
Symptom
Multicooker starts but stops heating mid-cycle; time continues counting down but food remains undercooked.
Intermittent Heating / Heater Cut-Out
Symptom
Multicooker takes excessively long to reach pressure or never reaches pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid.
Pressure Not Building / Steam Leakage
Symptom
Multicooker vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Instability
Symptom
Non-stick coating of the inner pot is peeling, scratched, or food sticks badly.
Inner Pot Coating Degradation
Symptom
Persistent bad odor from inside the multicooker, even when not in use.
Odor Retention / Contamination
Symptom
Steam or liquid leaks from around the lid edges during pressure cooking.
Lid Perimeter Leak
Symptom
Steam release valve is very hard to turn or feels stuck.
Stiff Steam Release Valve
Symptom
Strong burning smell and visible smoke from the steam outlet or lid during cooking.
Food Burning / Overheating at Pot Bottom
Symptom
Timer or clock runs too fast or too slow; cooking finishes earlier or later than expected.
Timing / Clock Inaccuracy
Symptom
Unusual loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises from the base during heating.
Abnormal Mechanical / Thermal Noise
Symptom
Water or food leaks from the bottom of the multicooker onto the countertop.
Base Leakage / Inner Pot Overflow
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 |
Multicooker will not start a program and displays E0 immediately after power-on or when pressing Start.
|
Lid Position / Lid Lock Detection Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Multicooker displays E1 and refuses to start or aborts cooking shortly after starting.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit / Disconnected | View Details |
| E2 |
Multicooker shows E2 and stops heating or will not start a cooking program.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Overtemperature Detection | View Details |
| E3 |
Multicooker displays E3 during preheating or shortly after starting a high-temperature program (e.g., frying, browning).
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Overheat Protection / Dry Pot Detection | View Details |
| E4 |
Multicooker shows E4 and does not build pressure or stops the program, often on pressure-cooking modes.
|
Lid Temperature / Steam Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Multicooker displays E5 and stops heating, often accompanied by a beeping alarm.
|
Overpressure / Pressure Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Multicooker shows E6 and will not start or aborts pressure programs during preheating.
|
Pressure Sensor Signal Out of Range | View Details |
| E7 |
Multicooker displays E7 and does not heat, often immediately after power-on.
|
Heating Element Open Circuit / Relay Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Multicooker shows E8 and may trip the household breaker or refuse to start heating.
|
Heater Short to Ground / Overcurrent Protection | View Details |
| E9 |
Multicooker displays E9 and will not start any program.
|
Internal Communication / Control Board Fault | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows a generic "Err" or "Error" message and beeps, without a numeric code.
|
Generic Program / Sensor Error | View Details |
| H2O |
Display shows "H2O" or a water droplet icon and the cooker stops or refuses to start.
|
Low Water / Dry Cooking Protection | View Details |
| Lid |
Display shows "Lid" or a lid icon and the cooker refuses to start a program.
|
Lid Not Detected / Lid Open Safety Interlock | View Details |
| P1 |
Display shows P1 and the cooker does not respond to button presses or start cooking.
|
Program Memory / EEPROM Error | View Details |
| P2 |
Display shows P2 and the cooker may freeze or not allow program selection.
|
Keypad / Control Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| U01 |
Display shows U01 and the cooker does not start the selected program.
|
User Configuration / Mode Conflict Error | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or water drips down the side or back of the multicooker during use.
|
Condensation Management Issue | View Details |
| – |
Delayed start function does not work; cooker starts immediately or not at all.
|
Delayed Start / Timer Function Fault | View Details |
| – |
Display is very dim, flickering, or segments are missing, but cooker still heats.
|
Display / Backlight Failure | View Details |
| – |
Fan noise is very loud or grinding; air outlet at the side or back seems obstructed.
|
Cooling Fan Obstruction / Failure | View Details |
| – |
Floating valve does not rise during pressure cooking; no pressure indicator.
|
Floating Valve Not Sealing | View Details |
| – |
Inner lid plate or steam cap repeatedly falls off or does not lock securely.
|
Loose Inner Lid / Steam Cap Retention | View Details |
| – |
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing drying or burning at the bottom.
|
Keep Warm Temperature Too High | View Details |
| – |
Lid cannot be opened after cooking; it feels jammed even though cooking is finished.
|
Lid Stuck / Residual Pressure Lock | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not heat at all, but display and timer work normally.
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No Heating with Active Control | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker powers on but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Unresponsive Keypad / Touch Panel | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker starts but stops heating mid-cycle; time continues counting down but food remains undercooked.
|
Intermittent Heating / Heater Cut-Out | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker takes excessively long to reach pressure or never reaches pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid.
|
Pressure Not Building / Steam Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Instability | View Details |
| – |
Non-stick coating of the inner pot is peeling, scratched, or food sticks badly.
|
Inner Pot Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Persistent bad odor from inside the multicooker, even when not in use.
|
Odor Retention / Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Steam or liquid leaks from around the lid edges during pressure cooking.
|
Lid Perimeter Leak | View Details |
| – |
Steam release valve is very hard to turn or feels stuck.
|
Stiff Steam Release Valve | View Details |
| – |
Strong burning smell and visible smoke from the steam outlet or lid during cooking.
|
Food Burning / Overheating at Pot Bottom | View Details |
| – |
Timer or clock runs too fast or too slow; cooking finishes earlier or later than expected.
|
Timing / Clock Inaccuracy | View Details |
| – |
Unusual loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises from the base during heating.
|
Abnormal Mechanical / Thermal Noise | View Details |
| – |
Water or food leaks from the bottom of the multicooker onto the countertop.
|
Base Leakage / Inner Pot Overflow | View Details |
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