Loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises from the base during heating.

Safety first: Unplug and allow the cooker to cool before inspection.

• Check for debris: Remove the inner pot and inspect the heating plate for grains, utensils, or other objects.
• Inspect pot base: Place the inner pot on a flat surface to check for rocking. Replace if warped.
• Secure heating plate: Access the base and tighten the screws or bolts securing the heating plate to the chassis.

Some minor clicking from thermal expansion is normal, but loud or new noises after tightening and cleaning may indicate a warped plate that should be replaced.