ProfiCook
ProfiCook 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 will not start a program and displays E1 shortly after pressing Start.
Lid / Pressure Sensor Circuit Fault
E2
Multicooker beeps and shows E2, will not heat or start cooking.
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Open or Short
E3
Display shows E3 during heating or shortly after starting a pressure program; cooker stops heating.
Overtemperature / Dry-Boil Protection Triggered
E4
E4 appears during preheating or pressure build-up; cooker aborts the program.
Overpressure / Pressure Sensor High Reading
E5
E5 error appears and the cooker does not reach or maintain pressure.
Underpressure / Pressure Not Reached in Time
E6
E6 is displayed and the cooker will not start or stops mid-cycle.
Internal Communication / Control PCB Fault
E7
E7 appears when trying to start a program; cooker does not heat.
Heating Element Circuit Open
E8
E8 error during operation, often accompanied by unusual temperature behavior (overheating or underheating).
Dual Sensor Mismatch / Calibration Error
E9
E9 is displayed and the cooker stops; may occur when trying to use delayed start or timer functions.
Real-Time Clock / Timer Circuit Error
Err
Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' without a number; cooker beeps and stops.
Generic System Error / Undefined Fault
LID
Display shows a lid icon or 'LID' message and the cooker refuses to start.
Lid Not Detected / Lock Switch Open
OPEN
Display shows 'OPEN' or a flashing open-lid symbol during a pressure program; cooker will not build pressure.
Lid Position / Float Valve Not Engaged
Symptom
Burning smell or visible smoke from the base of the multicooker during operation.
Overheating / Electrical Insulation Failure
Symptom
Cooling fan (on models equipped) is very noisy or does not run.
Cooling Fan Failure
Symptom
Display is very dim or flickers during operation.
Display Power / Backlight Issue
Symptom
Food is consistently overcooked or burns on the bottom even when using recommended settings.
Overheating / Temperature Overshoot
Symptom
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched, causing food to stick.
Nonstick Coating Degradation
Symptom
Inner pot contents are undercooked even though the program completes normally.
Insufficient Heating / Low Temperature
Symptom
Liquid or foam spurts out of the steam release valve when manually releasing pressure.
Foamy Boil-Over During Quick Release
Symptom
Loud hissing and rattling noises from the steam release valve during pressure cooking.
Excessive Steam Release / Valve Chatter
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Multicooker heats but never reaches pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid.
Lid Seal Leakage / Cannot Build Pressure
Symptom
Multicooker makes loud clicking or popping noises from the base during heating.
Thermal Expansion / Relay Operation Noise
Symptom
Multicooker powers on but will not start any program when Start button is pressed.
Start Command Not Registered
Symptom
Multicooker shuts off unexpectedly during cooking and restarts or remains off.
Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Cutout
Symptom
Multicooker vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Unstable Base
Symptom
Outer housing becomes excessively hot to the touch during normal operation.
Insulation / Thermal Shielding Degradation
Symptom
Persistent food odors remain in the multicooker even after cleaning.
Odor Retention in Silicone and Plastic Parts
Symptom
Rust spots or discoloration appearing on the inner pot or inside the housing.
Corrosion / Finish Degradation
Symptom
Some buttons on the control panel do not respond, while others work normally.
Partial Keypad Failure
Symptom
Steam or water leaking from around the float valve during pressure cooking.
Float Valve Seal Leakage
Symptom
Steam or water leaking from the side of the lid or around the hinge area.
Lid Body or Hinge Seal Leak
Symptom
Timer counts down but the cooker does not heat or cook the food.
Heater Not Energized While Control Logic Runs
Symptom
Unusual grinding or scraping noise when opening or closing the lid.
Lid Hinge / Lock Mechanism Wear
Symptom
Water or condensation pooling under the multicooker after use.
Condensation Management / Drip Leak
Symptom
Water or steam leaking from the steam release valve even when set to sealed.
Steam Release Valve Not Sealing
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Multicooker will not start a program and displays E1 shortly after pressing Start.
|
Lid / Pressure Sensor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Multicooker beeps and shows E2, will not heat or start cooking.
|
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Open or Short | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 during heating or shortly after starting a pressure program; cooker stops heating.
|
Overtemperature / Dry-Boil Protection Triggered | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 appears during preheating or pressure build-up; cooker aborts the program.
|
Overpressure / Pressure Sensor High Reading | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error appears and the cooker does not reach or maintain pressure.
|
Underpressure / Pressure Not Reached in Time | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 is displayed and the cooker will not start or stops mid-cycle.
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Internal Communication / Control PCB Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 appears when trying to start a program; cooker does not heat.
|
Heating Element Circuit Open | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error during operation, often accompanied by unusual temperature behavior (overheating or underheating).
|
Dual Sensor Mismatch / Calibration Error | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 is displayed and the cooker stops; may occur when trying to use delayed start or timer functions.
|
Real-Time Clock / Timer Circuit Error | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' without a number; cooker beeps and stops.
|
Generic System Error / Undefined Fault | View Details |
| LID |
Display shows a lid icon or 'LID' message and the cooker refuses to start.
|
Lid Not Detected / Lock Switch Open | View Details |
| OPEN |
Display shows 'OPEN' or a flashing open-lid symbol during a pressure program; cooker will not build pressure.
|
Lid Position / Float Valve Not Engaged | View Details |
| – |
Burning smell or visible smoke from the base of the multicooker during operation.
|
Overheating / Electrical Insulation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Cooling fan (on models equipped) is very noisy or does not run.
|
Cooling Fan Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display is very dim or flickers during operation.
|
Display Power / Backlight Issue | View Details |
| – |
Food is consistently overcooked or burns on the bottom even when using recommended settings.
|
Overheating / Temperature Overshoot | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched, causing food to stick.
|
Nonstick Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot contents are undercooked even though the program completes normally.
|
Insufficient Heating / Low Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Liquid or foam spurts out of the steam release valve when manually releasing pressure.
|
Foamy Boil-Over During Quick Release | View Details |
| – |
Loud hissing and rattling noises from the steam release valve during pressure cooking.
|
Excessive Steam Release / Valve Chatter | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker heats but never reaches pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid.
|
Lid Seal Leakage / Cannot Build Pressure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker makes loud clicking or popping noises from the base during heating.
|
Thermal Expansion / Relay Operation Noise | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker powers on but will not start any program when Start button is pressed.
|
Start Command Not Registered | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker shuts off unexpectedly during cooking and restarts or remains off.
|
Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Cutout | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Unstable Base | View Details |
| – |
Outer housing becomes excessively hot to the touch during normal operation.
|
Insulation / Thermal Shielding Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Persistent food odors remain in the multicooker even after cleaning.
|
Odor Retention in Silicone and Plastic Parts | View Details |
| – |
Rust spots or discoloration appearing on the inner pot or inside the housing.
|
Corrosion / Finish Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Some buttons on the control panel do not respond, while others work normally.
|
Partial Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Steam or water leaking from around the float valve during pressure cooking.
|
Float Valve Seal Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Steam or water leaking from the side of the lid or around the hinge area.
|
Lid Body or Hinge Seal Leak | View Details |
| – |
Timer counts down but the cooker does not heat or cook the food.
|
Heater Not Energized While Control Logic Runs | View Details |
| – |
Unusual grinding or scraping noise when opening or closing the lid.
|
Lid Hinge / Lock Mechanism Wear | View Details |
| – |
Water or condensation pooling under the multicooker after use.
|
Condensation Management / Drip Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water or steam leaking from the steam release valve even when set to sealed.
|
Steam Release Valve Not Sealing | View Details |
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