Steba
Premature Program Termination
Programs end prematurely with food undercooked, but no error code is displayed.
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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 program selection, Timer set too short, Faulty NTC sensor causing early temperature detection, Control board logic fault
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Ensure food is fully cooked before consumption; undercooked food can be unsafe.
Steps to address premature endings:
- 1. Verify settings: Double-check that you selected the correct program and cooking time for the recipe.
- 2. Observe behavior: Note whether the cooker reaches pressure or boiling before stopping. This helps distinguish user error from hardware fault.
- 3. Test with water: Run a standard program with water only and time it. If the cooker stops far earlier than the programmed time, suspect a sensor or PCB issue.
- 4. Inspect NTC sensor: Clean and check mounting as described in other entries. Replace if readings are unstable.
- 5. Replace main PCB: If the sensor is good but the cooker still ends programs early, the main control board may be defective.
As a temporary workaround, manually extend cooking time or use manual modes while monitoring closely.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Main Control Board
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