Starfrit
Keep Warm Temperature Too High
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn.
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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
Incorrect temperature calibration in control board, NTC sensor misreading low, Firmware bug in specific model, Sensor not in proper contact with heater plate
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Steps:
- Verify that you are not leaving food on Keep Warm for longer than recommended in the manual.
- Stir food and add a small amount of liquid before activating Keep Warm to prevent localized drying.
- Inspect the bottom sensor mounting and ensure it is firmly attached to the heater plate.
- If the unit consistently overheats on Keep Warm compared to the manual’s expectations, contact Starfrit support for firmware updates or consider replacing the control board and sensor.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Bottom NTC Temperature Sensor / Main Control Board
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