Panasonic 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
E1 error appears and the cooker stops heating.
General Sensor Error / Bottom Sensor Abnormality (alternate code set)
E2
E2 error is displayed and the cooker will not operate.
Lid Sensor Error (alternate code set)
E3
E3 appears during heating and the cooker shuts off.
Overheat / Dry-Boil Detection (alternate code set)
E4
E4 error appears and the cooker will not start.
Pressure System Fault (alternate code set, pressure models)
E5
E5 is displayed and the cooker stops mid-cycle.
Abnormal Pressure Rise / Overpressure (pressure models)
H01
Multicooker will not start a cooking program and displays H01 on the screen.
Lid Not Properly Closed / Lid Switch Fault
H02
Multicooker displays H02 and refuses to start or stops shortly after starting.
Inner Pot Not Detected / Pot Sensor Fault
H03
H03 appears and the cooker stops heating or will not start a program.
Overheat Protection / Dry Pot Detection
H04
Display shows H04 and cooking cannot proceed.
Bottom Temperature Sensor Open / Disconnected
H05
H05 error appears during preheat or cooking and the unit stops.
Bottom Temperature Sensor Short / Overheat Detection
H11
H11 is displayed and the cooker does not heat.
Main Heater Circuit Open / Heater Failure
H12
H12 appears and the cooker may heat erratically or not at all.
Heater Relay / Power Control Fault
H21
H21 error is displayed and the cooker stops or will not start.
Lid Temperature Sensor Open / Disconnected
H22
H22 appears during cooking, often when steam is high.
Lid Temperature Sensor Short / Overheat
H23
H23 error appears and the cooker stops heating.
Ambient / Internal Board Sensor Fault
H24
H24 is displayed and the cooker will not operate.
Pressure Sensor / Steam Sensor Fault (on pressure-capable models)
U10
U10 is displayed and cooking does not start or is interrupted.
Lid Not Locked / Lock Detection Error (pressure models)
U12
U12 appears and the cooker beeps, usually when trying to start a pressure program.
Lid Open / Not Properly Closed (pressure models)
U14
U14 is displayed and the cooker does not start the selected program.
Insufficient Water / Boil-Dry Protection
U15
U15 appears and the cooker stops or refuses to start.
Abnormal Internal Temperature / Overheat
U16
U16 is displayed and the cooker will not start a program.
Inner Pot Missing or Incorrect Pot Detected
U18
U18 appears and the cooker beeps, often related to steam release.
Steam Release / Pressure Release Error
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Tact Switch Failure
Symptom
Condensation dripping from the lid onto the countertop during or after cooking.
Condensation Management / Collector Misalignment
Symptom
Display is dim, flickering, or some segments are missing.
Display Module / Backlight Failure
Symptom
Excessive steam escaping from the steam release valve during pressure cooking, and pressure never builds properly.
Pressure Regulation Failure / Valve Not Sealing
Symptom
Food is undercooked or overcooked compared to the selected program, with no error code.
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Drift
Symptom
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched, causing food to stick and discolor.
Inner Pot Non-stick Coating Degradation
Symptom
Lid will not open after cooking has finished and pressure appears to be released.
Lid Lock Mechanism Jammed
Symptom
Loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises from inside the cooker during heating.
Thermal Expansion / Loose Internal Components
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all (no lights, no display).
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Multicooker heats very slowly or never reaches cooking temperature.
Weak Heating / Partial Heater Failure
Symptom
Multicooker powers on but will not start any cooking program (no error code).
Control Panel / Start Key Failure
Symptom
Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when heating starts.
Short Circuit / Ground Fault in Heater Circuit
Symptom
Persistent food odor inside the multicooker even after cleaning.
Odor Retention in Gasket and Inner Lid
Symptom
Rattling or vibration noise from the fan area (on models with cooling fan).
Cooling Fan Wear or Obstruction
Symptom
Rice boils over, causing foamy water to escape from the steam vent and lid.
Overfilling / Inadequate Starch Rinsing
Symptom
Steam or water leaking from around the lid during cooking.
Lid Seal / Gasket Failure
Symptom
Timer or clock runs incorrectly, causing programs to end too early or too late.
Timing Circuit / Microcontroller Issue
Symptom
Unusual burning smell or smoke from the multicooker during operation.
Overheating / Electrical Insulation Breakdown
Symptom
Water or starchy liquid leaking from the bottom of the multicooker onto the countertop.
Internal Leak / Condensation Management Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
E1 error appears and the cooker stops heating.
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General Sensor Error / Bottom Sensor Abnormality (alternate code set) | View Details |
| E2 |
E2 error is displayed and the cooker will not operate.
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Lid Sensor Error (alternate code set) | View Details |
| E3 |
E3 appears during heating and the cooker shuts off.
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Overheat / Dry-Boil Detection (alternate code set) | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 error appears and the cooker will not start.
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Pressure System Fault (alternate code set, pressure models) | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 is displayed and the cooker stops mid-cycle.
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Abnormal Pressure Rise / Overpressure (pressure models) | View Details |
| H01 |
Multicooker will not start a cooking program and displays H01 on the screen.
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Lid Not Properly Closed / Lid Switch Fault | View Details |
| H02 |
Multicooker displays H02 and refuses to start or stops shortly after starting.
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Inner Pot Not Detected / Pot Sensor Fault | View Details |
| H03 |
H03 appears and the cooker stops heating or will not start a program.
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Overheat Protection / Dry Pot Detection | View Details |
| H04 |
Display shows H04 and cooking cannot proceed.
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Bottom Temperature Sensor Open / Disconnected | View Details |
| H05 |
H05 error appears during preheat or cooking and the unit stops.
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Bottom Temperature Sensor Short / Overheat Detection | View Details |
| H11 |
H11 is displayed and the cooker does not heat.
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Main Heater Circuit Open / Heater Failure | View Details |
| H12 |
H12 appears and the cooker may heat erratically or not at all.
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Heater Relay / Power Control Fault | View Details |
| H21 |
H21 error is displayed and the cooker stops or will not start.
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Lid Temperature Sensor Open / Disconnected | View Details |
| H22 |
H22 appears during cooking, often when steam is high.
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Lid Temperature Sensor Short / Overheat | View Details |
| H23 |
H23 error appears and the cooker stops heating.
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Ambient / Internal Board Sensor Fault | View Details |
| H24 |
H24 is displayed and the cooker will not operate.
|
Pressure Sensor / Steam Sensor Fault (on pressure-capable models) | View Details |
| U10 |
U10 is displayed and cooking does not start or is interrupted.
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Lid Not Locked / Lock Detection Error (pressure models) | View Details |
| U12 |
U12 appears and the cooker beeps, usually when trying to start a pressure program.
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Lid Open / Not Properly Closed (pressure models) | View Details |
| U14 |
U14 is displayed and the cooker does not start the selected program.
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Insufficient Water / Boil-Dry Protection | View Details |
| U15 |
U15 appears and the cooker stops or refuses to start.
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Abnormal Internal Temperature / Overheat | View Details |
| U16 |
U16 is displayed and the cooker will not start a program.
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Inner Pot Missing or Incorrect Pot Detected | View Details |
| U18 |
U18 appears and the cooker beeps, often related to steam release.
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Steam Release / Pressure Release Error | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad / Tact Switch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation dripping from the lid onto the countertop during or after cooking.
|
Condensation Management / Collector Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Display is dim, flickering, or some segments are missing.
|
Display Module / Backlight Failure | View Details |
| – |
Excessive steam escaping from the steam release valve during pressure cooking, and pressure never builds properly.
|
Pressure Regulation Failure / Valve Not Sealing | View Details |
| – |
Food is undercooked or overcooked compared to the selected program, with no error code.
|
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Drift | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched, causing food to stick and discolor.
|
Inner Pot Non-stick Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Lid will not open after cooking has finished and pressure appears to be released.
|
Lid Lock Mechanism Jammed | View Details |
| – |
Loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises from inside the cooker during heating.
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Thermal Expansion / Loose Internal Components | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all (no lights, no display).
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No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker heats very slowly or never reaches cooking temperature.
|
Weak Heating / Partial Heater Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker powers on but will not start any cooking program (no error code).
|
Control Panel / Start Key Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when heating starts.
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Short Circuit / Ground Fault in Heater Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Persistent food odor inside the multicooker even after cleaning.
|
Odor Retention in Gasket and Inner Lid | View Details |
| – |
Rattling or vibration noise from the fan area (on models with cooling fan).
|
Cooling Fan Wear or Obstruction | View Details |
| – |
Rice boils over, causing foamy water to escape from the steam vent and lid.
|
Overfilling / Inadequate Starch Rinsing | View Details |
| – |
Steam or water leaking from around the lid during cooking.
|
Lid Seal / Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Timer or clock runs incorrectly, causing programs to end too early or too late.
|
Timing Circuit / Microcontroller Issue | View Details |
| – |
Unusual burning smell or smoke from the multicooker during operation.
|
Overheating / Electrical Insulation Breakdown | View Details |
| – |
Water or starchy liquid leaking from the bottom of the multicooker onto the countertop.
|
Internal Leak / Condensation Management Failure | View Details |
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