A strong burning smell during cooking, sometimes with visible smoke from the lid or base.

Safety first: Unplug the appliance immediately. If smoke is heavy, move the cooker to a safe, ventilated area.

• Inspect cooking chamber: Remove the inner pot and check for spilled food or plastic utensils on the heater plate. Clean thoroughly once cool.
• Check underside: Remove the bottom cover and look for melted insulation, burned wires, or scorched PCB areas.
• Tighten connections: Secure any loose heater or power terminals that show signs of heat.
• Do not reuse damaged parts: Replace any melted plastic components or burned wiring before using the cooker again.

If the burning smell originates from the PCB or wiring and visible damage is present, the unit should be serviced professionally or the main PCB replaced.