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Timing circuit / oscillator drift
Timer or clock runs too fast or too slow, affecting cooking duration
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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
Aging crystal oscillator on control board, Power supply instability, Firmware bug, Heat affecting timing components
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug before opening the control housing.
- Verify symptom: Compare the cooker timer against a reliable clock over a 30–60 minute period.
- Check power stability: Avoid using long extension cords or unstable power sources.
- Board replacement: If timing is significantly off and consistent, the main control board likely needs replacement.
- Manual compensation: Until repaired, manually adjust cooking times to compensate for the drift.
Warning: Component‑level repair of timing circuits is advanced; most users should replace the board.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Main Control Board
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