SilverCrest Incorrect Temperature / Pressure Regulation

Food is undercooked or overcooked compared to selected program; no error code shown.

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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

Faulty temperature sensor reading low or high, Pressure sensor drift, Steam release valve leaking slightly, User using wrong program or altitude not considered

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Allow cooker to cool before internal checks.

  • Verify usage: Confirm you are using the correct program, liquid amount, and cooking time per the manual. At high altitudes, longer cooking times may be needed.
  • Check for minor leaks: During pressure cooking, observe if small amounts of steam constantly escape from the valve or lid edge. If so, clean and replace gasket or valve seals.
  • Sensor inspection: If cooking is consistently off, inspect the bottom NTC and pressure sensor for secure mounting and clean contacts.
  • Calibration by replacement: Replace suspect sensors (temperature and pressure) with new SilverCrest-compatible parts to restore correct regulation.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

NTC Temperature Sensor / Pressure Sensor
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