Steba
Steba Multicookers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Multicooker beeps and displays E1 shortly after starting a program; heating does not begin or stops immediately.
Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC) Open Circuit or Disconnected
E2
Multicooker displays E2 and refuses to start or aborts cooking shortly after heating begins.
Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC) Short Circuit or Out-of-Range Low Resistance
E3
Display shows E3 during preheat or pressure build-up; cooker stops heating and may beep continuously.
Overtemperature Protection Triggered at Bottom Heating Plate
E4
E4 appears on the display, often during pressure cooking; unit stops heating and may release steam.
Overpressure or Lid Temperature Sensor Fault
E5
E5 error appears, cooker will not start or aborts during heating; often associated with power or internal electronics issues.
Main Control Board Sensor Circuit or Power Supply Fault
E6
E6 is displayed and the cooker refuses to start or stops mid-cycle; may be associated with lid or pressure detection issues.
Lid Lock / Lid Position Sensor Fault
E7
E7 appears on the display, often immediately after power-on or when starting a program; cooker does not heat.
Heating Element Circuit Open or Relay Failure
E8
E8 error appears during pressure cooking; unit may not reach or maintain pressure.
Pressure Sensor Fault or Out-of-Range Signal
E9
E9 is displayed and the cooker stops; may occur when the unit overheats without sufficient contents.
Dry-Boil Protection / Extreme Overtemperature Shutdown
Err
Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' and beeps; no specific numeric code; cooker will not start.
Generic Control Panel or Program Logic Error
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or require very hard pressing; some keys work, others do not.
Keypad / Membrane Switch Failure
Symptom
Condensation or water drips down the sides of the multicooker during or after cooking.
Condensation Management / Collector Overflow
Symptom
Display is blank or segments are missing, but cooker appears to heat and operate.
Display Module or Connection Fault
Symptom
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim during operation; cooker may reset unexpectedly.
Unstable Power Supply to Control Electronics
Symptom
Fan (if equipped) is noisy or does not run; top or sides of cooker become unusually hot.
Cooling Fan Failure (for models with internal fan)
Symptom
Float valve does not rise during pressure cooking; cooker times out or food is undercooked.
Float Valve / Pressure Indicator Stuck or Leaking
Symptom
Inner pot rocks, rattles, or does not sit flat on the heating plate; uneven cooking results.
Inner Pot / Heating Plate Misalignment
Symptom
Keep-warm function does not maintain temperature; food cools down too much.
Keep-Warm Temperature Too Low or Not Activating
Symptom
Keep-warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn on the bottom.
Keep-Warm Temperature Too High
Symptom
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but the handle will not turn.
Mechanical Lid Lock Jammed
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Multicooker emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the base or control panel during operation.
Electrical Overheating or Component Burnout
Symptom
Multicooker heats very slowly or never reaches the set temperature; food remains undercooked.
Weak Heating / Partial Heating Element Failure
Symptom
Multicooker leaks steam or liquid around the lid during pressure cooking.
Lid Seal / Gasket Failure
Symptom
Multicooker makes loud clicking, popping, or buzzing noises from the base during operation.
Relay Operation or Electrical Arcing Noise
Symptom
Multicooker overheats; food burns on the bottom even when using sufficient liquid and correct settings.
Temperature Regulation Failure (Runs Too Hot)
Symptom
Multicooker powers on but will not start any program; pressing Start does nothing or beeps without beginning heating.
Start Inhibit Due to Lid, Pot, or Mode Interlock
Symptom
Multicooker vibrates excessively or moves slightly on the countertop during pressure or high-heat cooking.
Excessive Vibration / Unstable Placement
Symptom
Non-stick coating of the inner pot is peeling, flaking, or heavily scratched; food sticks badly.
Non-Stick Coating Failure
Symptom
Programs end prematurely with food undercooked, but no error code is displayed.
Premature Program Termination
Symptom
Rust spots or discoloration appear on the inner pot or heating plate.
Corrosion / Surface Damage
Symptom
Steam continuously escapes from the pressure release valve during cooking and pressure never builds properly.
Pressure Release Valve Not Sealing
Symptom
Steam or hot air escapes from the side or bottom of the cooker body rather than only from the valve.
Chassis Seal or Internal Steam Leak
Symptom
Unpleasant or persistent odors remain in the multicooker even after cleaning; flavors transfer between dishes.
Odor Retention in Sealing Ring and Inner Pot
Symptom
Water or foam spurts out of the steam valve during pressure cooking, making a mess on the countertop.
Excessive Foaming / Overfilled Pot
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Multicooker beeps and displays E1 shortly after starting a program; heating does not begin or stops immediately.
|
Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC) Open Circuit or Disconnected | View Details |
| E2 |
Multicooker displays E2 and refuses to start or aborts cooking shortly after heating begins.
|
Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC) Short Circuit or Out-of-Range Low Resistance | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 during preheat or pressure build-up; cooker stops heating and may beep continuously.
|
Overtemperature Protection Triggered at Bottom Heating Plate | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 appears on the display, often during pressure cooking; unit stops heating and may release steam.
|
Overpressure or Lid Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error appears, cooker will not start or aborts during heating; often associated with power or internal electronics issues.
|
Main Control Board Sensor Circuit or Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 is displayed and the cooker refuses to start or stops mid-cycle; may be associated with lid or pressure detection issues.
|
Lid Lock / Lid Position Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 appears on the display, often immediately after power-on or when starting a program; cooker does not heat.
|
Heating Element Circuit Open or Relay Failure | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error appears during pressure cooking; unit may not reach or maintain pressure.
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Pressure Sensor Fault or Out-of-Range Signal | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 is displayed and the cooker stops; may occur when the unit overheats without sufficient contents.
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Dry-Boil Protection / Extreme Overtemperature Shutdown | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' and beeps; no specific numeric code; cooker will not start.
|
Generic Control Panel or Program Logic Error | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or require very hard pressing; some keys work, others do not.
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Keypad / Membrane Switch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or water drips down the sides of the multicooker during or after cooking.
|
Condensation Management / Collector Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Display is blank or segments are missing, but cooker appears to heat and operate.
|
Display Module or Connection Fault | View Details |
| – |
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim during operation; cooker may reset unexpectedly.
|
Unstable Power Supply to Control Electronics | View Details |
| – |
Fan (if equipped) is noisy or does not run; top or sides of cooker become unusually hot.
|
Cooling Fan Failure (for models with internal fan) | View Details |
| – |
Float valve does not rise during pressure cooking; cooker times out or food is undercooked.
|
Float Valve / Pressure Indicator Stuck or Leaking | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot rocks, rattles, or does not sit flat on the heating plate; uneven cooking results.
|
Inner Pot / Heating Plate Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Keep-warm function does not maintain temperature; food cools down too much.
|
Keep-Warm Temperature Too Low or Not Activating | View Details |
| – |
Keep-warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn on the bottom.
|
Keep-Warm Temperature Too High | View Details |
| – |
Lid is stuck and will not open after cooking; float valve appears down but the handle will not turn.
|
Mechanical Lid Lock Jammed | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the base or control panel during operation.
|
Electrical Overheating or Component Burnout | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker heats very slowly or never reaches the set temperature; food remains undercooked.
|
Weak Heating / Partial Heating Element Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker leaks steam or liquid around the lid during pressure cooking.
|
Lid Seal / Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker makes loud clicking, popping, or buzzing noises from the base during operation.
|
Relay Operation or Electrical Arcing Noise | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker overheats; food burns on the bottom even when using sufficient liquid and correct settings.
|
Temperature Regulation Failure (Runs Too Hot) | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker powers on but will not start any program; pressing Start does nothing or beeps without beginning heating.
|
Start Inhibit Due to Lid, Pot, or Mode Interlock | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker vibrates excessively or moves slightly on the countertop during pressure or high-heat cooking.
|
Excessive Vibration / Unstable Placement | View Details |
| – |
Non-stick coating of the inner pot is peeling, flaking, or heavily scratched; food sticks badly.
|
Non-Stick Coating Failure | View Details |
| – |
Programs end prematurely with food undercooked, but no error code is displayed.
|
Premature Program Termination | View Details |
| – |
Rust spots or discoloration appear on the inner pot or heating plate.
|
Corrosion / Surface Damage | View Details |
| – |
Steam continuously escapes from the pressure release valve during cooking and pressure never builds properly.
|
Pressure Release Valve Not Sealing | View Details |
| – |
Steam or hot air escapes from the side or bottom of the cooker body rather than only from the valve.
|
Chassis Seal or Internal Steam Leak | View Details |
| – |
Unpleasant or persistent odors remain in the multicooker even after cleaning; flavors transfer between dishes.
|
Odor Retention in Sealing Ring and Inner Pot | View Details |
| – |
Water or foam spurts out of the steam valve during pressure cooking, making a mess on the countertop.
|
Excessive Foaming / Overfilled Pot | View Details |
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