Starfrit
Starfrit Multicookers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E0
Display shows E0 and the cooker does not respond to program selection or heating commands.
No Sensor Detected / Default Sensor Error
E1
Multicooker beeps and displays E1 shortly after starting any cooking program; heating does not begin or stops immediately.
Bottom Temperature Sensor Open Circuit
E2
Multicooker displays E2 and refuses to start or aborts cooking shortly after heating begins.
Bottom Temperature Sensor Short Circuit
E3
E3 appears during preheat or pressure build-up; unit stops heating and may beep continuously.
Overtemperature Protection Triggered at Heater Plate
E4
E4 error appears during pressure cooking; unit may not reach pressure or may shut down unexpectedly.
Lid Temperature Sensor Fault or Overheat
E5
E5 error appears when starting a pressure program; cooker does not build pressure and cancels the program.
Pressure Sensor Circuit Fault
E6
E6 error appears and the cooker will not start any program; sometimes accompanied by a burning smell or tripped breaker.
Heater Circuit Fault / Overcurrent
E7
E7 error appears when trying to start a program; unit may click but does not heat.
Secondary Overheat Protection or Thermal Fuse Open
E8
E8 error appears during pressure cooking; unit struggles to maintain pressure and may cycle off.
Abnormal Pressure Reading / Pressure Control Error
E9
E9 error appears immediately when plugging in or selecting any function; no heating occurs.
Internal Communication or Control Board Fault
Err
Display shows a generic "Err" message and beeps; no specific code number is shown.
Generic Control Error / Invalid State
H0
Display shows H0 or "Hot" and the cooker refuses to start a new program immediately after finishing one.
High Temperature Lockout (Normal Protection)
LID
Display shows a lid-related error (e.g., "LID" or flashing lid icon); cooker will not start pressure programs.
Lid Lock / Lid Position Switch Not Engaged
P0
Display shows P0 or similar low-pressure indication; cooker does not reach full pressure and cooking time does not count down.
Insufficient Pressure Build-Up
Symptom
Condensation accumulates on the countertop around the cooker during use.
Excess Steam and Condensate Escape
Symptom
Display and lights flicker or reset when the heater turns on.
Voltage Drop or Intermittent Power Connection
Symptom
Display lights up but buttons do not respond or only some keys work intermittently.
Unresponsive Keypad / Touch Panel Failure
Symptom
Display segments are missing or unreadable; some numbers or icons do not light.
Partial Display Failure
Symptom
Float valve does not rise; cooker never indicates that pressure has been reached.
Float Valve Stuck or Not Sealing
Symptom
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched, and food sticks badly.
Nonstick Coating Degradation
Symptom
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn.
Keep Warm Temperature Too High
Symptom
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but lid will not rotate.
Mechanical Lid Jam After Pressure Cycle
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Multicooker heats but never reaches set temperature; food is undercooked and programs time out early.
Inaccurate Temperature Sensing / Underheating
Symptom
Multicooker overheats, causing food to burn on the bottom even on normal settings.
Overheating / Temperature Overshoot
Symptom
Programs start but immediately switch to Keep Warm without cooking.
Premature Program Termination
Symptom
Slow Cook mode boils vigorously instead of maintaining a gentle simmer.
Low-Temperature Mode Overheating
Symptom
Steam leaks continuously from the steam release valve even when set to sealing; pressure does not build.
Steam Release Valve Not Sealing
Symptom
Strong burning smell or visible smoke from the base of the cooker during operation.
Overheating or Electrical Short at Heater Plate
Symptom
Strong persistent odor from the silicone sealing ring and lid, transferring to food.
Odor Absorption in Silicone Components
Symptom
Timer does not count down during pressure cooking; unit stays in preheat indefinitely.
Failure to Detect Pressure Reached
Symptom
Unit reaches pressure but steam continuously leaks from around the lid during cooking.
Lid Seal Leakage Under Pressure
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when heating starts.
Ground Fault or Overcurrent in Heater Circuit
Symptom
Unusual loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises from inside the cooker during heating.
Abnormal Mechanical Noise from Heater or Pot
Symptom
Water or starchy liquid drips from the sides of the cooker during pressure cooking.
External Leakage from Condensation Collector or Lid Rim
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 |
Display shows E0 and the cooker does not respond to program selection or heating commands.
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No Sensor Detected / Default Sensor Error | View Details |
| E1 |
Multicooker beeps and displays E1 shortly after starting any cooking program; heating does not begin or stops immediately.
|
Bottom Temperature Sensor Open Circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Multicooker displays E2 and refuses to start or aborts cooking shortly after heating begins.
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Bottom Temperature Sensor Short Circuit | View Details |
| E3 |
E3 appears during preheat or pressure build-up; unit stops heating and may beep continuously.
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Overtemperature Protection Triggered at Heater Plate | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 error appears during pressure cooking; unit may not reach pressure or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Lid Temperature Sensor Fault or Overheat | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error appears when starting a pressure program; cooker does not build pressure and cancels the program.
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Pressure Sensor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error appears and the cooker will not start any program; sometimes accompanied by a burning smell or tripped breaker.
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Heater Circuit Fault / Overcurrent | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error appears when trying to start a program; unit may click but does not heat.
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Secondary Overheat Protection or Thermal Fuse Open | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error appears during pressure cooking; unit struggles to maintain pressure and may cycle off.
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Abnormal Pressure Reading / Pressure Control Error | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error appears immediately when plugging in or selecting any function; no heating occurs.
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Internal Communication or Control Board Fault | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows a generic "Err" message and beeps; no specific code number is shown.
|
Generic Control Error / Invalid State | View Details |
| H0 |
Display shows H0 or "Hot" and the cooker refuses to start a new program immediately after finishing one.
|
High Temperature Lockout (Normal Protection) | View Details |
| LID |
Display shows a lid-related error (e.g., "LID" or flashing lid icon); cooker will not start pressure programs.
|
Lid Lock / Lid Position Switch Not Engaged | View Details |
| P0 |
Display shows P0 or similar low-pressure indication; cooker does not reach full pressure and cooking time does not count down.
|
Insufficient Pressure Build-Up | View Details |
| – |
Condensation accumulates on the countertop around the cooker during use.
|
Excess Steam and Condensate Escape | View Details |
| – |
Display and lights flicker or reset when the heater turns on.
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Voltage Drop or Intermittent Power Connection | View Details |
| – |
Display lights up but buttons do not respond or only some keys work intermittently.
|
Unresponsive Keypad / Touch Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display segments are missing or unreadable; some numbers or icons do not light.
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Partial Display Failure | View Details |
| – |
Float valve does not rise; cooker never indicates that pressure has been reached.
|
Float Valve Stuck or Not Sealing | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched, and food sticks badly.
|
Nonstick Coating Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn.
|
Keep Warm Temperature Too High | View Details |
| – |
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but lid will not rotate.
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Mechanical Lid Jam After Pressure Cycle | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker heats but never reaches set temperature; food is undercooked and programs time out early.
|
Inaccurate Temperature Sensing / Underheating | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker overheats, causing food to burn on the bottom even on normal settings.
|
Overheating / Temperature Overshoot | View Details |
| – |
Programs start but immediately switch to Keep Warm without cooking.
|
Premature Program Termination | View Details |
| – |
Slow Cook mode boils vigorously instead of maintaining a gentle simmer.
|
Low-Temperature Mode Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Steam leaks continuously from the steam release valve even when set to sealing; pressure does not build.
|
Steam Release Valve Not Sealing | View Details |
| – |
Strong burning smell or visible smoke from the base of the cooker during operation.
|
Overheating or Electrical Short at Heater Plate | View Details |
| – |
Strong persistent odor from the silicone sealing ring and lid, transferring to food.
|
Odor Absorption in Silicone Components | View Details |
| – |
Timer does not count down during pressure cooking; unit stays in preheat indefinitely.
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Failure to Detect Pressure Reached | View Details |
| – |
Unit reaches pressure but steam continuously leaks from around the lid during cooking.
|
Lid Seal Leakage Under Pressure | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when heating starts.
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Ground Fault or Overcurrent in Heater Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Unusual loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises from inside the cooker during heating.
|
Abnormal Mechanical Noise from Heater or Pot | View Details |
| – |
Water or starchy liquid drips from the sides of the cooker during pressure cooking.
|
External Leakage from Condensation Collector or Lid Rim | View Details |
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