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T-fal 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
Multicooker will not start a program and displays E0 immediately after pressing Start.
Lid Not Detected / Lid Switch Fault
E1
Multicooker displays E1 and refuses to start or aborts cooking shortly after starting.
Open or Shorted Temperature Sensor (NTC) on Inner Pot Base
E2
E2 error appears during preheating or shortly after starting a pressure or rice program.
Overtemperature Protection / Bottom Sensor Overheat
E3
E3 error appears, often when trying to start a pressure-cooking program; unit may beep and stop.
Lid Pressure Sensor / Top Temperature Sensor Fault
E4
E4 error appears during pressure cooking; cooker may not build pressure or may stop mid-cycle.
Abnormal Pressure Detection / Pressure Sensor Out of Range
E5
E5 error appears and the cooker refuses to start or aborts during heating.
Overpressure / Overheat Safety Trip
E6
E6 error appears, often immediately after powering on or when starting any program.
Internal Electronics Fault / Triac or Relay Failure
E7
E7 error appears during preheat or cooking; unit may not heat properly.
Heating Element Circuit Fault
E8
E8 error appears, often when trying to start a pressure program; cooker may not lock or heat.
Lid Lock / Safety Interlock Fault
E9
E9 error appears and the cooker will not start; sometimes accompanied by beeping.
Power Supply / Low Voltage Detection
Err
Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' and beeps; no specific numeric code is given.
Generic Control System Error
H2O
Display shows 'H2O' or a water droplet icon and cooking does not start or stops.
Insufficient Liquid / Dry Pot Protection
Hot
Display shows 'Hot' or 'Too Hot' and the cooker refuses to start a new program.
Excess Residual Heat Detected
Lid
Display shows 'Lid' or a lid icon and the cooker will not start the selected program.
Lid Not Closed / Lid Sensor Not Engaged
PrE
Display shows 'PrE' or 'Preheating' for an unusually long time and then errors out.
Preheat Timeout / Failure to Reach Temperature
U10
U10 code appears and the cooker does not build pressure or switches to keep warm prematurely.
Pressure Not Reached Within Allowed Time
U12
U12 code appears, often indicating lid or pressure issues during cooking.
Lid Not Locked Under Pressure / Pressure Drop Detected
U15
U15 code appears and the cooker stops heating or will not start a program.
Abnormal Temperature Rise / Scorch Protection
U18
U18 code appears and the cooker does not start or stops unexpectedly.
Communication Error Between Control Panel and Main Board
Symptom
Burnt smell during cooking; food scorches on the bottom of the pot.
Scorching / Localized Overheating
Symptom
Display is very dim, flickering, or some segments are missing.
Display Module Degradation or Power Supply Issue
Symptom
Display or buttons do not respond, or respond intermittently when pressed.
Unresponsive Control Panel
Symptom
Excessive vibration or rattling of the cooker on the countertop during operation.
Vibration / Mechanical Imbalance
Symptom
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched; food sticks excessively.
Damaged Non-stick Coating
Symptom
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn.
Keep Warm Temperature Too High
Symptom
Lid will not close or latch properly; user cannot start any program.
Lid Latch Misalignment or Damage
Symptom
Lid will not open after cooking; float valve appears stuck in the up position even when cooled.
Stuck Float Valve / Residual Pressure
Symptom
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Multicooker heats but never reaches pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid.
Cannot Build Pressure / Steam Leak
Symptom
Multicooker powers on but does not heat; programs run but food remains uncooked.
No Heating / Open Heating Element Circuit
Symptom
Steam leaks continuously from the float valve area and the float never rises fully.
Float Valve Not Sealing
Symptom
Steam or water leaks from around the lid edges during pressure cooking.
Lid Seal Failure
Symptom
Steam release valve does not rotate or move freely; stuck in one position.
Stuck Steam Release Valve
Symptom
Strong electrical or burning smell from the cooker during use.
Overheating Electrical Components
Symptom
Timer or delayed start function does not work correctly; cooking starts immediately or not at all.
Timer / Clock Logic Fault
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuses when plugged in or when heating starts.
Short Circuit / Ground Fault
Symptom
Unusual clicking, buzzing, or humming noises from the cooker during operation.
Abnormal Mechanical or Electrical Noise
Symptom
Water or starchy liquid drips from the sides or bottom of the cooker during or after cooking.
External Leakage / Condensation Misrouting
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 |
Multicooker will not start a program and displays E0 immediately after pressing Start.
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Lid Not Detected / Lid Switch Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Multicooker displays E1 and refuses to start or aborts cooking shortly after starting.
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Open or Shorted Temperature Sensor (NTC) on Inner Pot Base | View Details |
| E2 |
E2 error appears during preheating or shortly after starting a pressure or rice program.
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Overtemperature Protection / Bottom Sensor Overheat | View Details |
| E3 |
E3 error appears, often when trying to start a pressure-cooking program; unit may beep and stop.
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Lid Pressure Sensor / Top Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 error appears during pressure cooking; cooker may not build pressure or may stop mid-cycle.
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Abnormal Pressure Detection / Pressure Sensor Out of Range | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error appears and the cooker refuses to start or aborts during heating.
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Overpressure / Overheat Safety Trip | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error appears, often immediately after powering on or when starting any program.
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Internal Electronics Fault / Triac or Relay Failure | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error appears during preheat or cooking; unit may not heat properly.
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Heating Element Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error appears, often when trying to start a pressure program; cooker may not lock or heat.
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Lid Lock / Safety Interlock Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error appears and the cooker will not start; sometimes accompanied by beeping.
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Power Supply / Low Voltage Detection | View Details |
| Err |
Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' and beeps; no specific numeric code is given.
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Generic Control System Error | View Details |
| H2O |
Display shows 'H2O' or a water droplet icon and cooking does not start or stops.
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Insufficient Liquid / Dry Pot Protection | View Details |
| Hot |
Display shows 'Hot' or 'Too Hot' and the cooker refuses to start a new program.
|
Excess Residual Heat Detected | View Details |
| Lid |
Display shows 'Lid' or a lid icon and the cooker will not start the selected program.
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Lid Not Closed / Lid Sensor Not Engaged | View Details |
| PrE |
Display shows 'PrE' or 'Preheating' for an unusually long time and then errors out.
|
Preheat Timeout / Failure to Reach Temperature | View Details |
| U10 |
U10 code appears and the cooker does not build pressure or switches to keep warm prematurely.
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Pressure Not Reached Within Allowed Time | View Details |
| U12 |
U12 code appears, often indicating lid or pressure issues during cooking.
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Lid Not Locked Under Pressure / Pressure Drop Detected | View Details |
| U15 |
U15 code appears and the cooker stops heating or will not start a program.
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Abnormal Temperature Rise / Scorch Protection | View Details |
| U18 |
U18 code appears and the cooker does not start or stops unexpectedly.
|
Communication Error Between Control Panel and Main Board | View Details |
| – |
Burnt smell during cooking; food scorches on the bottom of the pot.
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Scorching / Localized Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Display is very dim, flickering, or some segments are missing.
|
Display Module Degradation or Power Supply Issue | View Details |
| – |
Display or buttons do not respond, or respond intermittently when pressed.
|
Unresponsive Control Panel | View Details |
| – |
Excessive vibration or rattling of the cooker on the countertop during operation.
|
Vibration / Mechanical Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Inner pot coating is peeling or scratched; food sticks excessively.
|
Damaged Non-stick Coating | View Details |
| – |
Keep Warm function overheats food, causing it to dry out or burn.
|
Keep Warm Temperature Too High | View Details |
| – |
Lid will not close or latch properly; user cannot start any program.
|
Lid Latch Misalignment or Damage | View Details |
| – |
Lid will not open after cooking; float valve appears stuck in the up position even when cooled.
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Stuck Float Valve / Residual Pressure | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.
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No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker heats but never reaches pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid.
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Cannot Build Pressure / Steam Leak | View Details |
| – |
Multicooker powers on but does not heat; programs run but food remains uncooked.
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No Heating / Open Heating Element Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Steam leaks continuously from the float valve area and the float never rises fully.
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Float Valve Not Sealing | View Details |
| – |
Steam or water leaks from around the lid edges during pressure cooking.
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Lid Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Steam release valve does not rotate or move freely; stuck in one position.
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Stuck Steam Release Valve | View Details |
| – |
Strong electrical or burning smell from the cooker during use.
|
Overheating Electrical Components | View Details |
| – |
Timer or delayed start function does not work correctly; cooking starts immediately or not at all.
|
Timer / Clock Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuses when plugged in or when heating starts.
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Short Circuit / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Unusual clicking, buzzing, or humming noises from the cooker during operation.
|
Abnormal Mechanical or Electrical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Water or starchy liquid drips from the sides or bottom of the cooker during or after cooking.
|
External Leakage / Condensation Misrouting | View Details |
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