Sage Low Temperature in Slow Cook Mode

Slow cook mode runs but food remains undercooked compared to recipe times.

Safety Warning

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

Incorrect lid position (venting too much heat), Faulty base temperature sensor calibration, Failing heating element, Incorrect program selection (LOW vs HIGH)

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Use a food thermometer to verify safe cooking temperatures.

Check program: Ensure you are using the correct slow cook setting (HIGH vs LOW) as per the recipe.
Use correct lid: Always cook with the lid closed and properly sealed to retain heat.
Test with water: Run Slow Cook HIGH with water and measure temperature after 2 hours; it should be hot (above 85°C).
When to service: If temperatures are consistently low, the base temperature sensor or heating element may be failing and require replacement.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Base Temperature Sensor (NTC)

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