Tefal Multicookers Error Codes

E0

Multicooker will not start a program and displays E0 immediately after pressing Start.

Lid Position / Lid Lock Detection Fault

E1

Multicooker displays E1 and refuses to start or stops shortly after heating begins.

Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC) Open Circuit

E2

Multicooker shows E2 and stops heating or will not start any cooking program.

Bottom Temperature Sensor (NTC) Short Circuit / Overheat Detection

E3

E3 appears on the display during preheating or pressure build-up and cooking stops.

Overtemperature Protection / Heater Plate Overheat

E4

E4 error appears when trying to start a pressure-cooking program; unit may beep and cancel.

Pressure Sensor / Steam Sensor Fault

E5

E5 is displayed and the multicooker stops heating or will not enter pressure mode.

Overpressure / Abnormal Pressure Detection

E6

E6 appears on the display and the cooker does not heat or stops mid-cycle.

Upper Lid Temperature Sensor Fault

E7

E7 error appears when trying to start or during a program; cooker may not heat.

Heater Circuit Fault / Triac or Relay Failure

E8

E8 is displayed and the cooker beeps; cooking does not start or is interrupted.

Communication Error Between Control Panel and Main Board

E9

E9 appears and the cooker will not start; sometimes accompanied by unusual beeping.

Internal Memory / Program Data Error

Err

Display shows 'Err' or 'Error' without a number and the cooker will not start.

Generic System Error / Self-Test Failure

H1

H1 or 'Hot' error appears and the cooker stops or refuses to start a new program.

Overheat / Dry Pot Protection

H2

H2 error appears and the cooker does not heat correctly or stops mid-cycle.

Heater Overcurrent / Heater Protection Triggered

Lid

Display shows 'Lid' or a lid icon and the cooker refuses to start pressure or certain cooking modes.

Lid Not Locked / Lid Detection Error

P0

Display shows P0 or similar code and cooker does not build pressure or heat properly.

Low Pressure / No Pressure Build Detected

P1

P1 or similar pressure-related code appears and cooking is interrupted.

Abnormal Pressure Drop During Cooking

U10

U10 or similar code appears and the cooker will not start pressure cooking.

Lid Not in Correct Position for Pressure Mode

U12

U12 or similar code appears during pressure cooking; cooker may switch to keep warm.

Pressure Not Reached Within Expected Time

Symptom

Burning smell during cooking, sometimes with dark residue on the bottom of the inner pot.

Food Scorching / Localized Overheating

Symptom

Condensation or water dripping from the lid onto the countertop when opening after cooking.

Condensation Management / Drip Control Issue

Symptom

Display and lights flicker or reset during cooking; cooker may stop unexpectedly.

Intermittent Power Supply or PCB Fault

Symptom

Inner lid (removable plate) is loose, rattles, or falls out easily.

Inner Lid Retention Failure

Symptom

Inner pot coating peeling, flaking, or heavily scratched; food sticks badly.

Non-stick Coating Degradation

Symptom

Keep warm function overheats food, causing drying or burning at the bottom.

Keep Warm Temperature Too High

Symptom

Lid is very difficult to open after cooking, even after pressure release.

Lid Mechanism Binding / Residual Pressure

Symptom

Lid will not close or lock properly; handle does not engage.

Lid Lock Mechanical Obstruction or Misalignment

Symptom

Loud clicking, popping, or metallic noises from the base during heating.

Abnormal Mechanical Noise from Heater Area

Symptom

Multicooker body becomes excessively hot to touch on the sides during normal operation.

Insulation or Thermal Shield Degradation

Symptom

Multicooker does not power on at all; no lights or display when plugged in.

No Power / Dead Appliance

Symptom

Multicooker heats but does not reach or maintain the correct temperature; food undercooked or overcooked.

Temperature Regulation Inaccuracy

Symptom

Multicooker powers on but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.

Unresponsive Control Panel / Keypad Failure

Symptom

Multicooker timer counts down but there is no heating; food remains cold.

Heater Not Energizing While Control Appears Normal

Symptom

Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when heating starts.

Electrical Short or Earth Leakage

Symptom

Persistent plastic or electrical burning smell from the base, even without visible scorching of food.

Internal Component Overheating

Symptom

Rattling or whistling noise from the lid during pressure cooking.

Lid Component Vibration / Valve Noise

Symptom

Rice or other grains consistently come out undercooked or overcooked despite following instructions.

Program Calibration / Sensor Response Issue

Symptom

Steam or food spurting continuously from the steam release valve during cooking.

Abnormal Steam Release / Valve Malfunction

Symptom

Steam or water leaking from around the lid during pressure cooking.

Lid Seal Leakage Under Pressure

Symptom

Water or starchy liquid dripping from the sides or bottom of the multicooker onto the countertop.

External Leakage / Condensation Management Failure