Burnt smell during cooking; food scorches on the bottom of the pot.

Safety first: Unplug the cooker before cleaning burnt residue.

Usage adjustments:

• For thick sauces or dishes with sugar, use lower temperature programs or shorter cooking times.
• Ensure adequate liquid is used according to T-fal recipes.
• If the program allows, stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Cleaning:

• Soak the inner pot to loosen burnt food; avoid metal utensils.
• Clean the heating plate surface if any residue has spilled over.

If scorching occurs even with correct recipes and liquid, the temperature sensor or control board may be misregulating heat.