How to repair the multicooker with your own hands

Multicookers have firmly taken their place in many cuisines throughout Russia, in contrast to the United States and Europe, where they only recognize convection oven and microwave ovens and concern even to such a reliable company as Philips. They are produced mainly for the former CIS countries, where they gained special popularity for the quick preparation of various dishes.

As with any household appliances, multicookers can break, and the user is faced with a pressing question: can I make repairs with my own hands?

Device products

To independently repair the multicooker of Polaris, Redmond or any other, you need to know the internal structure and principle of operation of the product. In appearance, all such units resemble an ordinary pot with a display on the side and buttons to set the cooking mode. From above it closes airtight lid on the latch, the bowl where the cooking takes place, is set inside. TENY are under the bowl, there are also power supply and control unit. Below, everything is covered with a plastic cover, which is the bottom of the multicooker.

Schemes of different models of multicooker are identical, except for small nuances. The heating system is no different from a coffee maker or other electrical household appliance; therefore, it is enough to study the scheme of one and also familiarize yourself with the principle of its operation in order to successfully do repairing any multicookers with your own hands if necessary.

Power is standard: from the home network is fed to a three-pin connector at the bottom of the product. One of them is grounding - inside it connects with a yellow-green wire to the case and cover of the multicooker. Temperature sensors located in different places: one in the lid, and the second in the bottom of the multicooker.

Is it worth it to repair yourself

Repairing the Multicooker Redmond on your own can only be done when the warranty has already expired, and before that it is better to refer it to the specialists, but check visually what repairs were made so as not to pay extra money.

When repairing multicookers of different models with their own hands, the main thing is to correctly diagnose, why does the multicooker not turn on to work. The reasons are quite different:

• the error message “E1”, “E2” or “E5” appears on the display (for more information about Redmond multicooker errors, see here);
• chip failure, resistor or capacitor;
• Thermistor burned out;
• extreme case - burned power supply;
• failure of the heating element;
• broken latch on the top cover.

In addition, you need to know how to disassemble the slow cooker. Only after a visual inspection, and then a thorough diagnosis can be understood - what happened to the product, and how to repair the slow cooker. It will be useful for a home wizard to watch this video:

Frequent breakdowns

Most multicooker failures occur due to contamination of various contacts - liquid or bulk products got into the product:

• different cereals: millet, buckwheat, rice;
• sugar;
• pepper, salt.

Such failures are not difficult, and they can be easily eliminated by making repairs with your own hands, but the user needs to remember that before full cleaning you should not turn on the device in the network - the consequences can be very dire and cause serious damage to the family budget.

We clean the slow cooker

To clean the inside of the product yourself, you must first study and strictly follow the algorithm of actions.

1. Remove the multicooker cover - it is made of metal or plastic (depending on the value of the product), then unscrew all visible elements that are fastened with screws.
2. We clear internal elements of loose substances, having turned the multicooker and accurately, but vigorously shaking it.
3. If no fluid is found inside, then we collect everything in reverse order.

When the blockage occurred in bottom of the devicewhere the contacts are located, the algorithm of actions will be as follows:

• disassembly is made from the bottom - unscrew the screws securing the bottom cover;
• disconnect the wires leading to the software and heating board;
• unscrew the screws securing the heating elements - after that they should be easily removed;
• carefully, in order not to damage, we dismantle the internal thermocouple;
• we clear all chips, the thermal sensor and payments of loose products.

If you do everything without haste, carefully and carefully, then you can clean the Multicooker Polaris or Moulinex without any problems.

Change thermal fuses

One or several thermal fuses are always in the middle of the product, no matter what the manufacturer of the multicooker, for example, from the company Panasonic. They are covered with a cambric, which are assembled in separate products into a common yoke, but most often they are not fixed.

Under the bowl in the crock-pot there is a special unit, visually similar to a metal mushroom, which supports the spring from below: various fuses are located around it, you can get to them and repair it only by mounting the bottom cover.

When replacing a thermal fuse, only clips are used: they cannot be soldered, because they are very sensitive to any increase in temperature. You can check the condition of the fuses using a testerto find out which one burned out.

Another temperature sensor is located in the lid; you can check it without opening the plastic device once more: it is enough to measure its resistance while heating the lid.If the resistance does not change, then you will have to disassemble and make an unscheduled repair of the multicooker cover with replacement of the part.

Each user should be aware that thermal fuses cannot be repaired, their specific purpose is to blow out with a sharp temperature rise.

Repair control board

We have already explained how to remove the back cover - it is necessary to unscrew the fastening screws, then disconnect the thin wires that commute the control board with the power supply. Next, disconnect the tenes and with extreme caution thermocouple located in the center - this part is very fragile and is afraid of any mechanical impact.

To clear the board, it must be disconnected, providing access from both sides. Carefully inspect it for the presence of fatty spots, if there is - wipe with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. For multi-models of different models, the layout of the boards may be different.

Microcircuits should be considered very carefully, using a magnifying glass to zoom in, in order to identify the places of soot, broken tracks and solder joints. If you do not understand this, then it is not necessary to make a contribution to the application of defects of such a fragile and important detail.Defective parts are carefully dispensed and replaced with new ones, taking into account the coincidence of marking. After repairing boards Multivarki Redmond, if you made it yourself, you need all the tracks varnish, to protect them from moisture penetration.

Problem latches

Quite often, Multicookers and Double Steamers from Redmond break the top cover latches. As experts say - this is one of the most common failures. Some masters insist that it manufacturer’s defectso that users buy new top covers after a certain time of operation of the product.

If a breakdown nevertheless occurred, then you should not immediately go to the store and spend money on buying a new lid, all the more so with such a minor breakdown it is pointless to contact a service center: they just don’t bother to repair the slow cooker, advising to install a new lid. There is an original home repair method, which does not take much time and effort, you need only concentration, patience and the ability to work with superglue. In order to properly troubleshoot, carefully watch this video:

Proper operation

The main reason for the failure of multicookers is the ingress of liquid or bulk ingredients inside, and this is your fault 100%. It is better to put the food in the bowl on the table, add water, and then gently insert it into place. It makes no difference which multicooker firms: Polaris or Redmond, if the products or liquid got inside, and you connected the product to the network - urgent repairs will be needed.

Inattention and haste - these are the main reasons for the failure of household appliances. Experts found two main factors affecting the good condition of multicooker.

1. According to the recipe, it is necessary to add milk or other liquid, without taking out the warmed-up cup, since there is a risk of them falling on the electronics due to the user's inattention.
2. Many housewives in a hurry forget to insert the bowl and lay the products inside the product, which inevitably leads to breakage.

Only attentive and careful attitude to the multicooker, respect rules for its use able to guarantee long-term operation of the product and stable functionality.