Sencor
Preheat Timeout / Temperature Not Reached
Display and buttons work, but the timer does not count down; cooker stays in preheat indefinitely.
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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.
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Possible Causes
Insufficient water or load, Faulty temperature sensor reading too low, Inner pot not making good contact with heating plate, Defective heating element partially working
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Do not leave the cooker unattended if it never reaches cooking temperature.
- Check contents: Ensure there is enough liquid and that frozen food is not blocking heat transfer.
- Verify pot contact: Make sure the inner pot bottom is clean and flat. Replace a warped inner pot.
- Test with water only: Run a test with only water to see if the cooker reaches boil and starts the timer. If not, suspect the heater or sensor.
- Inspect sensor and heater: Test the bottom temperature sensor and main heating element with a multimeter and replace any faulty components.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC)
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