Multicooker repair at home
A slow cooker is one of the most common types of household appliances. Its main advantage is relatively quick and trouble-free cooking of various dishes for every taste. Therefore, when the device fails, the hostess feels uncomfortable, because you get used to the good very quickly. The topic of today's article is self-repair of a multicooker.
to contents ↑How is the device arranged?
Outwardly, such a device resembles a pan with a screen display and control buttons on the side. The multicook closes with the lid on the latch. Inside is a bowl, where, in fact, they put the products for cooking. Under the bowl are heating elements, as well as control and power units.
Important! Most of the models are arranged on the same principle, the difference is only in small nuances.
The device is powered by a home power supply. Power is supplied to the 3-pin connector at the bottom of the device. One of them serves as grounding. Temperature indicators are located in the bottom and cover of the device.
to contents ↑Do I need an independent repair?
You can try to repair the equipment yourself if the warranty period has already expired. Otherwise, it is advisable to take the device to a service center. The main thing in the repair is the correct diagnosis. The most frequent breakdowns in multicookers are as follows.
- Display of error codes: E1, E2, E5.
- Faulty capacitor, microcircuit, or resistor.
- Thermistor burnout.
- Blown power supply.
- Damage to the heater.
- Faulty latch on the cover.
In addition, you need to know how to properly disassemble the device. Only in this case, you can correctly analyze the cause of the malfunction and successfully eliminate it.
Important! Most of the device failures occur due to the fact that the contacts of the device are contaminated with liquids and (or) bulk solids. To eliminate such malfunctions is extremely simple: it is enough to clean the multicooker. Naturally, after disconnecting it from the network, the consequences can be sad.
Do-it-yourself Redmond multicooker repair - how to clean the product?
To clean the inside of the equipment, follow this order:
- Remove the metal or plastic cover from the appliance.
- Unscrew all visible fasteners.
- Clean the “inside” of the multicooker from loose food residues by turning the appliance upside down and gently shaking it.
- If there is no liquid inside, you can assemble the equipment in the reverse order.
Important! To such a device as a multicooker, it is typical to collect the aromas of the products prepared in it, it can be very difficult to eliminate them. Find out the most effective ways we have put together in a separate article. "How to get rid of the smell in a slow cooker?"
If the crock-pot is clogged in the lower part where the contacts are, then the cleaning procedure is as follows:
- Remove the screws that secure the bottom cover.
- Disconnect the wires that lead to the software and heating boards.
- Remove the screws that secure the heating elements. After this manipulation, the heating elements are very easily removed.
- Dismantle the internal thermocouple while being extremely careful.
- Clean off any residual microcircuit, circuit board, and thermal sensor.
If you act carefully and in strict accordance with the algorithm, then cleaning the equipment will not be difficult for you.
to contents ↑Important! Want to quickly and tasty cook breakfasts for your family? Our helpful tips portal has a selection recipes for slow cookers.
Replacing thermal fuses
Under the bowl of the product is a part that resembles an outwardly metallic mushroom supported by a spring. Around this part are the fuses. You can access them by unscrewing the screws that secure the bottom cover.
Important! If you want to replace the fuse, then in no case should you solder, you just need to use the clamps. The reason is that the sensors have a very high sensitivity to high temperatures. You can find a burnt out sensor using a tester.
There is a temperature indicator in the lid of the device. To check its performance without opening the plastic, you can by measuring the resistance with increasing temperature of the lid. If the resistance does not change, then the sensor is defective and you will have to change it.
Important! It is impossible to repair the thermal fuse itself. It is designed to burn during sharp temperature jumps.
Control board
To access the board, proceed in the following order:
- Remove the back cover by unscrewing the fixing screws.
- Disconnect the wires connecting the power supply to the control board.
- Disconnect the heating elements and then the centrally located thermocouple.
Important! The thermocouple is very fragile, so special care must be taken.
To remove carbon deposits from the board:
- Disconnect it and then clean it with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
- Using a magnifying glass, carefully examine the microcircuit. You will be able to identify where the paths are broken go solder seams.
- Instead of a damaged part, solder a new one, not forgetting that the marking coincides.
- After the repair of the multicooker is over, cover the tracks with varnish for moisture protection.
Latches
The latch from the top cover is the most problematic place for a multicooker. Sometimes masters even are of the opinion that manufacturing companies intentionally lay a defect so that owners of equipment more actively acquire covers for replacement.
Important! To make the part last longer, close the lid when the latch is pressed. Release it only after being convinced of tight fit of a cover. In this case, the load will be much less.
If, nevertheless, the latch is broken, do not rush to buy a new product or contact the master. You can repair the part with superglue. In most cases, such attempts are successful.
Prevention
In order for the multicooker to work stably, you need to remember several important points regarding its operation:
- If the device is clogged with bulk products, the hostess is to blame for one hundred percent. It is much easier to install the bowl on the table, load the products into it, and then install it inside the device. Then the question of how to repair a slow cooker will be much less relevant.
- Sometimes absent-mindedness is worse. The mistress completely forgets to insert the bowl. A similar rotose breeding is fraught with product breakdown.
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Only careful and careful handling of kitchen appliances will extend its life. But if suddenly any defects arise,
Now you know how to fix them.
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