Severin Multicookers Error Codes

E1

Multicooker displays E1 shortly after start and stops heating

Bottom temperature sensor (NTC) open circuit

E10

E10 error, cooker does not start and may show blinking icons

Internal communication error between display panel and main control board

E11

E11 error, cooker cannot detect inner pot and refuses to start

Pot detection sensor fault (weight or contact sensor)

E12

E12 error, cooker stops and displays error during keep-warm or low-temperature cooking

Low-temperature control instability / sensor drift

E13

E13 error, cooker aborts pressure program shortly after reaching pressure

Abnormal pressure drop or leak detected

E14

E14 error, cooker will not enter pressure mode and times out

Pressure build-up timeout

E15

E15 error, cooker beeps and shows error when trying to start any program

Ambient temperature too high or ventilation blocked

E16

E16 error, display flickers and cooker shuts down

Input power anomaly or low-voltage detection

E17

E17 error, cooker cannot detect lid closed for pressure programs

Lid closed sensor / hall sensor fault

E18

E18 error, cooker stops and shows error during sauté or high-temperature frying

High-temperature protection at heating plate

E19

E19 error, cooker beeps and refuses to start, sometimes after a spill

Moisture or short detected on sensor or keypad lines

E2

E2 error appears and cooking stops, unit may not heat properly

Bottom temperature sensor (NTC) short circuit or out-of-range low resistance

E20

E20 error, cooker cannot maintain set pressure and cycles off

Pressure regulation instability

E3

E3 error during preheat or pressure build-up, unit stops heating

Overtemperature protection triggered at bottom heater

E4

E4 error appears when trying to start a pressure program

Lid temperature sensor (upper NTC) fault

E5

E5 error during pressure cooking, cooker beeps and stops

Pressure sensor circuit fault or out-of-range signal

E6

E6 error appears, cooker will not start any program

Main control board temperature/pressure reading conflict or internal self-test failure

E7

E7 error when starting or during a pressure program, unit may not build pressure

Lid lock / lid position sensor fault

E8

E8 error, cooker beeps and cancels program shortly after start

Overpressure or steam release system fault

E9

E9 error, unit fails to heat or stops mid-cycle

Heating element or power drive circuit fault

Symptom

Burnt food stuck to bottom, frequent 'burn' smell, food scorches before program ends

Localized overheating / poor temperature regulation at pot bottom

Symptom

Condensation or water dripping from lid onto countertop during cooking

Condensation management / overflow from condensation collector

Symptom

Display lights up but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently

Keypad / touch panel failure

Symptom

Excessive steam or liquid spurting from steam release valve during pressure cooking

Steam release valve contamination or incorrect operation

Symptom

Food undercooked or programs end too early compared to recipe times

Underheating / incorrect temperature or pressure control

Symptom

Inner pot does not sit flat, wobbles, or makes scraping noises when inserted

Deformed inner pot or misaligned spring plate

Symptom

Keep-warm mode does not keep food hot; food cools down quickly

Keep-warm underheating

Symptom

Keep-warm mode overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn

Keep-warm temperature too high

Symptom

Lid is difficult to open after cooking, even when pressure indicator is down

Mechanical binding of lid lock

Symptom

Loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises during heating or pressure build-up

Thermal expansion noises / mechanical stress

Symptom

Multicooker does not power on at all, no lights or display

No mains power / input protection failure

Symptom

Multicooker heats but never reaches pressure, steam constantly escaping from lid

Lid sealing failure under pressure

Symptom

Multicooker trips household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when heating starts

Electrical short or earth leakage

Symptom

Non-stick coated inner pot has peeling or flaking coating

Non-stick coating failure

Symptom

Rust spots or discoloration inside the stainless-steel inner pot

Surface corrosion / coating damage

Symptom

Strong burnt plastic or electrical smell during use

Overheating of wiring or plastic components

Symptom

Strong persistent food odors from lid and sealing ring even after washing

Odor absorption in silicone and plastic parts

Symptom

Timer or clock runs too fast or too slow, affecting cooking duration

Timing circuit / oscillator drift

Symptom

Unusual humming or buzzing sound from inside the cooker during operation

Electrical vibration or fan noise

Symptom

Water or food leaking from around the lid hinge or sides of the lid

Lid body or hinge seal leakage