Russell Hobbs 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 beeps and displays E1 shortly after powering on; cooking will not start.
Open or shorted temperature sensor circuit
E2
Multicooker displays E2 and will not heat; error appears as soon as a cooking program is started.
Over-temperature protection or sensor out-of-range
E3
E3 error appears during preheat or pressure build-up; unit stops heating and may beep continuously.
Overheat / dry-pot protection triggered
E4
E4 error appears when starting a pressure program; cooker does not build pressure.
Lid/pressure sensor or pressure switch fault
E5
E5 error appears during pressure cooking; unit may stop heating and release steam.
Overpressure or pressure sensor high reading
E6
E6 error appears and cooker will not start any program.
Internal control PCB fault or power supply error
E7
E7 error appears intermittently; cooker may stop mid-cycle.
Unstable mains voltage or power detection error
Err
Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' and beeps; no program can be selected.
Generic control system fault
H0
Display shows H0 or 'HO' and cooker does not heat as expected.
Keep-warm only / low-heat mode indication or sensor calibration error (model-dependent)
LID
Display shows a lid-related error (e.g. 'LID' or flashing lid icon); cooker refuses to start pressure programs.
Lid not detected as closed/locked
Symptom
Beeping alarm sounds repeatedly with no visible error code; cooker will not start.
Audible alarm due to safety interlock or hidden error
Symptom
Condensation or steam escapes from the handle or hinge area during cooking.
Lid hinge/vent condensation leak
Symptom
Display and lights flicker or dim when heating starts.
Voltage drop or internal power supply strain
Symptom
Display lights up but buttons do not respond or only some keys work intermittently.
Unresponsive control panel / keypad failure
Symptom
Display segments are missing or unreadable; some numbers or icons do not light.
Partial display failure
Symptom
Excessive vibration or movement of the cooker on the countertop during operation.
Vibration / unstable base
Symptom
Float valve does not rise during pressure cooking; cooker times out or shows pressure error.
Float valve not sealing / not lifting
Symptom
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched; food sticks badly.
Damaged non-stick coating
Symptom
Inner pot does not detect; cooker shows no response or refuses to start when pot is inserted.
Pot detection failure (on models with pot sensor)
Symptom
Keep Warm function does not maintain temperature; food becomes cold or continues to cook vigorously.
Keep-warm temperature control failure
Symptom
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears to be down but the handle will not turn.
Mechanical lid jam / lock mechanism stuck
Symptom
Lid will not lock or engage; pressure programs cannot be started.
Lid fails to lock / cannot close properly
Symptom
Multicooker does not heat or heats very slowly; food remains undercooked even after full cycle.
Insufficient heating / weak heating element
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No power / dead unit
Symptom
Multicooker heats but never reaches pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid area.
Pressure not building / steam leakage
Symptom
Multicooker overheats and burns food on the bottom while the top remains undercooked.
Temperature regulation failure / localized overheating
Symptom
Persistent bad odour from inside the cooker or lid, even after washing.
Odour retention in sealing ring and lid components
Symptom
Programs start but end prematurely; cooker switches to Keep Warm long before food is done.
Premature cycle termination / incorrect temperature or pressure detection
Symptom
Steam continuously escapes from the float valve area even after it has risen.
Float valve leak under pressure
Symptom
Steam or water leaks from around the steam release valve during cooking, even when set to 'Sealed'.
Leaking steam release valve
Symptom
Strong burning smell or visible smoke from the base during operation.
Overheating or electrical burning inside base
Symptom
Timer or delayed start function does not work; cooker starts immediately or not at all.
Timer / clock control malfunction
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when heating starts.
Electrical short or earth leakage
Symptom
Unusual rattling, clicking, or grinding noise from inside the base during heating.
Mechanical noise from fan or loose components
Symptom
Water collects under the cooker or on the countertop after use.
Base leakage / condensation drainage issue
Symptom
Water or condensation drips from the sides of the lid or down the exterior during cooking.
External condensation / lid gasket seepage
Symptom
Water or foam spurts out of the steam release valve during pressure cooking; food splatters onto the lid.
Excessive foaming / blocked anti-block shield
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Multicooker beeps and displays E1 shortly after powering on; cooking will not start.
|
Open or shorted temperature sensor circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Multicooker displays E2 and will not heat; error appears as soon as a cooking program is started.
|
Over-temperature protection or sensor out-of-range | View Details |
| E3 |
E3 error appears during preheat or pressure build-up; unit stops heating and may beep continuously.
|
Overheat / dry-pot protection triggered | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 error appears when starting a pressure program; cooker does not build pressure.
|
Lid/pressure sensor or pressure switch fault | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error appears during pressure cooking; unit may stop heating and release steam.
|
Overpressure or pressure sensor high reading | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error appears and cooker will not start any program.
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Internal control PCB fault or power supply error | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error appears intermittently; cooker may stop mid-cycle.
|
Unstable mains voltage or power detection error | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' and beeps; no program can be selected.
|
Generic control system fault | View Details |
| H0 |
Display shows H0 or 'HO' and cooker does not heat as expected.
|
Keep-warm only / low-heat mode indication or sensor calibration error (model-dependent) | View Details |
| LID |
Display shows a lid-related error (e.g. 'LID' or flashing lid icon); cooker refuses to start pressure programs.
|
Lid not detected as closed/locked | View Details |
| – |
Beeping alarm sounds repeatedly with no visible error code; cooker will not start.
|
Audible alarm due to safety interlock or hidden error | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or steam escapes from the handle or hinge area during cooking.
|
Lid hinge/vent condensation leak | View Details |
| – |
Display and lights flicker or dim when heating starts.
|
Voltage drop or internal power supply strain | View Details |
| – |
Display lights up but buttons do not respond or only some keys work intermittently.
|
Unresponsive control panel / keypad failure | View Details |
| – |
Display segments are missing or unreadable; some numbers or icons do not light.
|
Partial display failure | View Details |
| – |
Excessive vibration or movement of the cooker on the countertop during operation.
|
Vibration / unstable base | View Details |
| – |
Float valve does not rise during pressure cooking; cooker times out or shows pressure error.
|
Float valve not sealing / not lifting | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched; food sticks badly.
|
Damaged non-stick coating | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot does not detect; cooker shows no response or refuses to start when pot is inserted.
|
Pot detection failure (on models with pot sensor) | View Details |
| – |
Keep Warm function does not maintain temperature; food becomes cold or continues to cook vigorously.
|
Keep-warm temperature control failure | View Details |
| – |
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears to be down but the handle will not turn.
|
Mechanical lid jam / lock mechanism stuck | View Details |
| – |
Lid will not lock or engage; pressure programs cannot be started.
|
Lid fails to lock / cannot close properly | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not heat or heats very slowly; food remains undercooked even after full cycle.
|
Insufficient heating / weak heating element | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
|
No power / dead unit | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker heats but never reaches pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid area.
|
Pressure not building / steam leakage | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker overheats and burns food on the bottom while the top remains undercooked.
|
Temperature regulation failure / localized overheating | View Details |
| – |
Persistent bad odour from inside the cooker or lid, even after washing.
|
Odour retention in sealing ring and lid components | View Details |
| – |
Programs start but end prematurely; cooker switches to Keep Warm long before food is done.
|
Premature cycle termination / incorrect temperature or pressure detection | View Details |
| – |
Steam continuously escapes from the float valve area even after it has risen.
|
Float valve leak under pressure | View Details |
| – |
Steam or water leaks from around the steam release valve during cooking, even when set to 'Sealed'.
|
Leaking steam release valve | View Details |
| – |
Strong burning smell or visible smoke from the base during operation.
|
Overheating or electrical burning inside base | View Details |
| – |
Timer or delayed start function does not work; cooker starts immediately or not at all.
|
Timer / clock control malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when heating starts.
|
Electrical short or earth leakage | View Details |
| – |
Unusual rattling, clicking, or grinding noise from inside the base during heating.
|
Mechanical noise from fan or loose components | View Details |
| – |
Water collects under the cooker or on the countertop after use.
|
Base leakage / condensation drainage issue | View Details |
| – |
Water or condensation drips from the sides of the lid or down the exterior during cooking.
|
External condensation / lid gasket seepage | View Details |
| – |
Water or foam spurts out of the steam release valve during pressure cooking; food splatters onto the lid.
|
Excessive foaming / blocked anti-block shield | View Details |
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