Salton
Salton 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 immediately after starting any cooking program; heating does not begin.
High Temperature Sensor Circuit Open
E10
E10 error appears and the cooker refuses to start; often associated with lid or pressure issues on some Salton models.
Safety Interlock / Overpressure Protection Triggered
E2
E2 error appears shortly after starting a program; unit may heat briefly then shut off with beeping.
High Temperature Sensor Shorted or Out of Range Low
E3
E3 error appears during pressure cooking; unit stops heating and may release steam prematurely.
Overtemperature / Dry Pot Protection Triggered
E4
E4 error appears as the cooker attempts to build pressure; unit may heat briefly then stop with beeping.
Overpressure or Pressure Sensor Fault
E5
E5 error appears immediately when selecting a pressure program; cooker does not attempt to heat.
Pressure Sensor Circuit Open or Disconnected
E6
E6 error appears during preheat or pressure build; unit may not reach full pressure and stops heating.
Abnormal Pressure Rise / Leak Detected
E7
E7 error appears and the cooker will not start any program; display may flash and beep repeatedly.
Lid Lock / Lid Position Switch Fault
E8
E8 error appears when trying to start a program; cooker remains unheated and unresponsive to most buttons.
Triac / Heating Circuit Fault Detected
E9
E9 error appears randomly during operation; cooker may shut off unexpectedly and reset.
Internal Power Supply / Voltage Error
Err
Display shows Err or ERROR and beeps; no specific code number is given and cooker will not start.
Generic Control System Fault
HOT
Display shows HOT and beeps; cooker refuses to start a new program immediately after a previous cycle.
Excessive Inner Pot Temperature Detected
LID
Display shows LID or a lid icon and beeps; cooker will not start pressure or certain cooking modes.
Lid Not Detected / Lid Position Error
P0
Display shows P0 and cooker does not build pressure; may act like a warm or standby mode.
Low Pressure / No Pressure Mode Indication
P1
Display shows P1 and cooker seems to heat but never reaches full pressure or time countdown.
Low-Level Pressure Program or Weak Pressure Build
U01
Display shows U01 and cooker will not start; often associated with lid or pot detection on some Salton models.
Inner Pot Not Detected / Incorrect Pot
Symptom
Burning smell or visible smoke from the multicooker during use.
Overheating or Electrical Burning
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Control Panel Failure
Symptom
Cooling fan (on models equipped with a fan) runs loudly, grinds, or does not spin.
Cooling Fan Failure or Obstruction
Symptom
Display and buttons work, but the timer does not count down; cooker stays in preheat indefinitely.
Failure to Reach Pressure or Target Temperature
Symptom
Display is very dim, flickers, or segments are missing, but cooker still heats.
Display Module / Backlight Failure
Symptom
Float valve does not rise during pressure cooking; cooker vents steam but never seals.
Float Valve Stuck or Leaking
Symptom
Inner lid or underside of main lid shows rust spots or corrosion.
Corrosion of Stainless Steel Lid Components
Symptom
Inner pot coating is peeling, scratched, or food sticks badly even with oil.
Nonstick Coating Degradation
Symptom
Keep Warm function does not keep food hot; food cools down too quickly.
Keep Warm Temperature Too Low or Not Activating
Symptom
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing burning or drying out.
Keep Warm Temperature Too High
Symptom
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but lid remains locked.
Mechanical Lid Lock Jammed
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 or maintains set temperature; food undercooked or overcooked.
Temperature Regulation Inaccurate
Symptom
Multicooker leaks steam continuously around the lid during pressure cooking; pressure never fully builds.
Lid Seal Leakage
Symptom
Multicooker makes loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises during heating or pressure cooking.
Thermal Expansion Noise / Loose Internal Components
Symptom
Multicooker powers on but will not heat; timer counts down but food remains uncooked.
Heating Element Not Energizing
Symptom
Multicooker vibrates excessively or moves slightly on the countertop during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Unstable Base
Symptom
Steam and starchy water spray out of the steam release valve during pressure cooking, making a mess.
Excessive Foaming / Blocked Steam Path
Symptom
Steam release valve is difficult to turn or feels stuck between sealing and venting positions.
Steam Release Knob / Valve Binding
Symptom
Unpleasant plastic or chemical smell from the multicooker during first few uses or after storage.
Off-Gassing / Odor Contamination
Symptom
Water or condensation accumulates under the multicooker or on the countertop during or after cooking.
External Leaking / Condensation Drain Issue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Multicooker beeps and displays E1 immediately after starting any cooking program; heating does not begin.
|
High Temperature Sensor Circuit Open | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 error appears and the cooker refuses to start; often associated with lid or pressure issues on some Salton models.
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Safety Interlock / Overpressure Protection Triggered | View Details |
| E2 |
E2 error appears shortly after starting a program; unit may heat briefly then shut off with beeping.
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High Temperature Sensor Shorted or Out of Range Low | View Details |
| E3 |
E3 error appears during pressure cooking; unit stops heating and may release steam prematurely.
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Overtemperature / Dry Pot Protection Triggered | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 error appears as the cooker attempts to build pressure; unit may heat briefly then stop with beeping.
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Overpressure or Pressure Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error appears immediately when selecting a pressure program; cooker does not attempt to heat.
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Pressure Sensor Circuit Open or Disconnected | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error appears during preheat or pressure build; unit may not reach full pressure and stops heating.
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Abnormal Pressure Rise / Leak Detected | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error appears and the cooker will not start any program; display may flash and beep repeatedly.
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Lid Lock / Lid Position Switch Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error appears when trying to start a program; cooker remains unheated and unresponsive to most buttons.
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Triac / Heating Circuit Fault Detected | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error appears randomly during operation; cooker may shut off unexpectedly and reset.
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Internal Power Supply / Voltage Error | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows Err or ERROR and beeps; no specific code number is given and cooker will not start.
|
Generic Control System Fault | View Details |
| HOT |
Display shows HOT and beeps; cooker refuses to start a new program immediately after a previous cycle.
|
Excessive Inner Pot Temperature Detected | View Details |
| LID |
Display shows LID or a lid icon and beeps; cooker will not start pressure or certain cooking modes.
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Lid Not Detected / Lid Position Error | View Details |
| P0 |
Display shows P0 and cooker does not build pressure; may act like a warm or standby mode.
|
Low Pressure / No Pressure Mode Indication | View Details |
| P1 |
Display shows P1 and cooker seems to heat but never reaches full pressure or time countdown.
|
Low-Level Pressure Program or Weak Pressure Build | View Details |
| U01 |
Display shows U01 and cooker will not start; often associated with lid or pot detection on some Salton models.
|
Inner Pot Not Detected / Incorrect Pot | View Details |
| – |
Burning smell or visible smoke from the multicooker during use.
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Overheating or Electrical Burning | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad / Control Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Cooling fan (on models equipped with a fan) runs loudly, grinds, or does not spin.
|
Cooling Fan Failure or Obstruction | View Details |
| – |
Display and buttons work, but the timer does not count down; cooker stays in preheat indefinitely.
|
Failure to Reach Pressure or Target Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Display is very dim, flickers, or segments are missing, but cooker still heats.
|
Display Module / Backlight Failure | View Details |
| – |
Float valve does not rise during pressure cooking; cooker vents steam but never seals.
|
Float Valve Stuck or Leaking | View Details |
| – |
Inner lid or underside of main lid shows rust spots or corrosion.
|
Corrosion of Stainless Steel Lid Components | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot coating is peeling, scratched, or food sticks badly even with oil.
|
Nonstick Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Keep Warm function does not keep food hot; food cools down too quickly.
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Keep Warm Temperature Too Low or Not Activating | View Details |
| – |
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing burning or drying out.
|
Keep Warm Temperature Too High | View Details |
| – |
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but lid remains locked.
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Mechanical Lid Lock Jammed | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
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No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker heats but never reaches or maintains set temperature; food undercooked or overcooked.
|
Temperature Regulation Inaccurate | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker leaks steam continuously around the lid during pressure cooking; pressure never fully builds.
|
Lid Seal Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker makes loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises during heating or pressure cooking.
|
Thermal Expansion Noise / Loose Internal Components | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker powers on but will not heat; timer counts down but food remains uncooked.
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Heating Element Not Energizing | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker vibrates excessively or moves slightly on the countertop during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Unstable Base | View Details |
| – |
Steam and starchy water spray out of the steam release valve during pressure cooking, making a mess.
|
Excessive Foaming / Blocked Steam Path | View Details |
| – |
Steam release valve is difficult to turn or feels stuck between sealing and venting positions.
|
Steam Release Knob / Valve Binding | View Details |
| – |
Unpleasant plastic or chemical smell from the multicooker during first few uses or after storage.
|
Off-Gassing / Odor Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Water or condensation accumulates under the multicooker or on the countertop during or after cooking.
|
External Leaking / Condensation Drain Issue | View Details |
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