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Salter 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 Not Detected / Lid Switch Circuit Fault
E2
Multicooker beeps and shows E2, will not heat or start cooking.
Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC) Open Circuit
E3
E3 appears during preheat or cooking; unit stops heating and beeps.
Overtemperature / NTC Short Circuit or Overheat Protection Triggered
E4
E4 error appears when trying to start a pressure program; cooker will not build pressure.
Pressure Sensor Fault / Pressure Not Detected
E5
E5 displays shortly after starting a pressure program; unit may heat briefly then stop.
Overpressure / Pressure Too High or Safety Circuit Triggered
E6
E6 error appears and the cooker will not start any program.
Internal Control Board Fault / Relay or Power Circuit Error
E7
E7 appears when trying to start a program; unit may beep continuously.
Upper Lid Temperature Sensor Fault
E8
E8 error appears and the cooker does not heat; sometimes accompanied by a clicking sound.
Heating Element Circuit Fault
E9
E9 is displayed and the cooker will not respond to button presses.
Keypad / Touch Panel Communication Error
Err
Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' and beeps; no specific numeric code is shown.
Generic System Error / Self-Test Failure
Symptom
Beeping alarm sounds repeatedly with no visible error code; cooker refuses to start.
Safety Interlock Not Satisfied
Symptom
Display and lights flicker or reset during cooking; cooker may stop and restart.
Intermittent Power / Voltage Drop
Symptom
Display lights up but buttons do not respond or only some keys work intermittently.
Unresponsive Keypad / Touch Panel Failure
Symptom
Display segments are missing or unreadable; some numbers or icons do not light.
Display Module / LED Segment Failure
Symptom
Display shows correct time but cooking ends prematurely before the timer reaches zero.
Premature Cycle Termination
Symptom
Float valve does not rise; cooker never reaches pressure even though steam is visible.
Float Valve / Pressure Build Failure
Symptom
Food is consistently undercooked even when using recommended times.
Low Temperature / Pressure Underperformance
Symptom
Food is overcooked or mushy even when using standard recipes and times.
High Temperature / Overpressure Cooking
Symptom
Inner lid plate or sealing ring repeatedly falls out when opening the lid.
Inner Lid Retention Failure
Symptom
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched; food sticks badly.
Non-Stick Coating Degradation
Symptom
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn on the bottom.
Keep Warm Temperature Too High
Symptom
Lid will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but the lid remains stuck.
Lid Lock Mechanism Jammed
Symptom
Loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises from the base during heating.
Thermal Expansion / Loose Heating Plate Mounts
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Multicooker leaks steam continuously around the lid during pressure cooking and never reaches full pressure.
Lid Seal / Gasket Failure
Symptom
Multicooker starts but does not heat; timer counts down as if cooking but food remains cold.
Heater Not Energizing
Symptom
Rattling or vibration noise from the lid area during pressure cooking.
Loose Lid Components / Valve Rattle
Symptom
Rubber or plastic smell from the cooker during use, persisting after initial uses.
Off-Gassing / Overheating of Plastic Components
Symptom
Steam and liquid spurt out of the steam release valve during pressure build-up, making a mess.
Excessive Foaming / Blocked Anti-Block Shield
Symptom
Strong burning smell or visible smoke from the base during operation.
Overheating / Electrical Insulation Failure
Symptom
Timer does not count down; cooker stays on preheat indefinitely without reaching cooking stage.
Preheat Timeout / No Temperature Rise
Symptom
Unit emits a high-pitched electronic whine or buzzing from the control panel area.
Switch-Mode Power Supply Noise
Symptom
Unit heats excessively on the bottom, burning food even on low settings.
Temperature Regulation Failure (Bottom Sensor / Control)
Symptom
Water or condensation collects under the cooker or on the countertop during use.
Condensation Management / Drip Channel Blocked
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Multicooker will not start a program and displays E1 shortly after pressing Start.
|
Lid Not Detected / Lid Switch Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Multicooker beeps and shows E2, will not heat or start cooking.
|
Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC) Open Circuit | View Details |
| E3 |
E3 appears during preheat or cooking; unit stops heating and beeps.
|
Overtemperature / NTC Short Circuit or Overheat Protection Triggered | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 error appears when trying to start a pressure program; cooker will not build pressure.
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Pressure Sensor Fault / Pressure Not Detected | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 displays shortly after starting a pressure program; unit may heat briefly then stop.
|
Overpressure / Pressure Too High or Safety Circuit Triggered | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error appears and the cooker will not start any program.
|
Internal Control Board Fault / Relay or Power Circuit Error | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 appears when trying to start a program; unit may beep continuously.
|
Upper Lid Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error appears and the cooker does not heat; sometimes accompanied by a clicking sound.
|
Heating Element Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 is displayed and the cooker will not respond to button presses.
|
Keypad / Touch Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' and beeps; no specific numeric code is shown.
|
Generic System Error / Self-Test Failure | View Details |
| – |
Beeping alarm sounds repeatedly with no visible error code; cooker refuses to start.
|
Safety Interlock Not Satisfied | View Details |
| – |
Display and lights flicker or reset during cooking; cooker may stop and restart.
|
Intermittent Power / Voltage Drop | View Details |
| – |
Display lights up but buttons do not respond or only some keys work intermittently.
|
Unresponsive Keypad / Touch Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display segments are missing or unreadable; some numbers or icons do not light.
|
Display Module / LED Segment Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display shows correct time but cooking ends prematurely before the timer reaches zero.
|
Premature Cycle Termination | View Details |
| – |
Float valve does not rise; cooker never reaches pressure even though steam is visible.
|
Float Valve / Pressure Build Failure | View Details |
| – |
Food is consistently undercooked even when using recommended times.
|
Low Temperature / Pressure Underperformance | View Details |
| – |
Food is overcooked or mushy even when using standard recipes and times.
|
High Temperature / Overpressure Cooking | View Details |
| – |
Inner lid plate or sealing ring repeatedly falls out when opening the lid.
|
Inner Lid Retention Failure | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched; food sticks badly.
|
Non-Stick Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn on the bottom.
|
Keep Warm Temperature Too High | View Details |
| – |
Lid will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but the lid remains stuck.
|
Lid Lock Mechanism Jammed | View Details |
| – |
Loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises from the base during heating.
|
Thermal Expansion / Loose Heating Plate Mounts | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker leaks steam continuously around the lid during pressure cooking and never reaches full pressure.
|
Lid Seal / Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker starts but does not heat; timer counts down as if cooking but food remains cold.
|
Heater Not Energizing | View Details |
| – |
Rattling or vibration noise from the lid area during pressure cooking.
|
Loose Lid Components / Valve Rattle | View Details |
| – |
Rubber or plastic smell from the cooker during use, persisting after initial uses.
|
Off-Gassing / Overheating of Plastic Components | View Details |
| – |
Steam and liquid spurt out of the steam release valve during pressure build-up, making a mess.
|
Excessive Foaming / Blocked Anti-Block Shield | View Details |
| – |
Strong burning smell or visible smoke from the base during operation.
|
Overheating / Electrical Insulation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Timer does not count down; cooker stays on preheat indefinitely without reaching cooking stage.
|
Preheat Timeout / No Temperature Rise | View Details |
| – |
Unit emits a high-pitched electronic whine or buzzing from the control panel area.
|
Switch-Mode Power Supply Noise | View Details |
| – |
Unit heats excessively on the bottom, burning food even on low settings.
|
Temperature Regulation Failure (Bottom Sensor / Control) | View Details |
| – |
Water or condensation collects under the cooker or on the countertop during use.
|
Condensation Management / Drip Channel Blocked | View Details |
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