Panasonic Overheat / Dry-Boil Detection (alternate code set)

E3 appears during heating and the cooker shuts off.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Insufficient water, Burnt residue on heater, Faulty temperature sensor, Poor pot contact

Safety first: Unplug and let the cooker cool.

Verify recipe and water: Ensure you are using enough liquid for the selected program.
Clean pot and heater: Remove burnt food from the inner pot and wipe the heater plate.
Check pot flatness: Replace the inner pot if the base is warped.
Sensor check: If E3 recurs, test and replace the heater plate NTC sensor if faulty.

Medium 3/5

Heater plate NTC temperature sensor

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