Yahoo! Following your advice, I got the tools needed, and I fixed it! I haven't soldered anything in decades and my husband was doubtful, but I did it.
Wow! I imagine when a woman is soldering and the husband is doubtful! That's unexpected! I am yet to repeat what's explained in this video! How did you find and buy the correct fuse?
Woohoo! You helped fixed my Instant Pot! Thank you for the super clear video. It was so clear that it gave me the confidence to try this out, even though I'm so much not an electrical DIY'er that I had to buy a cheap multimeter and soldering iron to do it, as I'd never worked with either of those tools. Totally worth it, because my Instant Pot came back to life. Thank you! For future passersby having this problem: if you happen to have an InstantPot Ultra Mini bought around 2020, you need a T-15 torq screw bit for the outer screw (like in this video) and a SE139E fuse.
My cooker looks almost exactly like this. It suddenly stops turning on. I have NEVER done any electrical/soldering my entire life. I didn't even know how to use a multimeter. I gambled and bought the items you mentioned and soldered it with my state of the art soldering skills (😅). It was so BIG I couldn't slide the heat protector to cover the thermal fuse. But HEY my cooker works again!! 🎉 I couldn't stop telling my wife how great I am... 😎
This is a great video, thank you. I have exactly this model, and I need to fix the same problem. I just typed "thermal fuse for Instant Pot" on Amazon and it found one for me, which is very similar to what you showed in the video.
The fuse I bought was a.co/d/2cg1SIm however it's recommended that you find out the temperature rating on your existing fuse and find a rating that is equal or close to that range since every pressure cooker is different. The tools can be any soldering kit found on Amazon. Cheers
If I try to repair my multicooker with your instruction, do I order the same thermal fuse as in your video? 10A, 185'C, 250V? I am trying to understand which one to order. Thanks !
You may want to read the temp rating on your original fuse, it's recommended to find the same rating for safety, or one that has a bit more margin. I believe the fuse I ordered was the only one I could find conservative to the spec at the time. Cheers
Thank you for sharing your well-crafted video! I'm wondering if you have any experience dealing with an Instant Pot that powers on but doesn't function beyond that point. I own an Instant Pot Ultra Mini 3 qt model. This particular model features a control knob for mode selection, a cancel button, and a start button. When I plug it into the electrical socket, the control panel lights up, and the mode is automatically set to Pressure Cook. However, when I press the start button, nothing happens. Even attempting to reset it by pressing the Cancel button yields no results. I'm unable to select any of the 10 available modes; it remains stuck in the Pressure Cook mode without initiating any cooking process. Essentially, it's unresponsive except for the illuminated control panel. I've gone to the extent of disassembling the unit to inspect both the Control Panel and the Circuit board. My suspicion is that one of these components may need replacement, but I'm uncertain which one to address. Since the Control Panel does light up, my inclination is that the Circuit board might be the culprit. What's your opinion on the likely problem and its solution? Any suggestions you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Thanks for watching! Hmm it does sound like a circuit board issue. Since you did disassemble and most likely made sure all the physical connections are secure, it could very well be a short on one of the capacitors or resistors which probably requires a multimeter to each to test. If you can't return it or most probably its out of warranty, you could purchase another Ultra Mini and "compare" the boards, then do a return after you're finished... only a suggestion 😇
great video. are the thermal fuses interchangeable ? if the specs are the same ? mine is SF150R0 152C 15A (sefuse) . and im planning to replace it with one made by RY
Hmm if there is indeed power going though, it could be something more going on here. Check the internal PCB for any indication of shorts. There is a regular fuse on mine you may want to check if that has blown.
If you mean you can't find a replacement fuse then yes its possible just to wire without it but obviously its not recommended since it will bypass the safety mechanism
Sounds like surge damage and/or component failure like a blown capacitor. Unsure but if it has happened before, the common denominator I would start looking would be stability of the power source
Mine pressure cooker wasn't an Insta Pot at all, it was made by Chef IQ. However, I got a lead on idea what can be wrong with it and finally braced myself enough to dismantle and look inside it. And, surely enough - there was a little sleeve of thermoresistant fabric screwed to the bottom, which had a thermal fuse inside. Continuity - fails. It's prob like $7 repair. Chef IQ was kind enough to send me the whole replacement unit and didn't bother to get this one back, couldn't just throw it away because one pesky thermal fuse 😁
My 8 qt instapot duo just suddenly stopped powering up. It’s only been a year in service. How often do they quit? Is it safe to repair myself if not an electrician? Do any appliance repairmen fix them?
@enochpage1333 if it's only been a year it may still be under warranty as I heard the company did get bought out. Doesn't hurt to call their support line to ask. It's only safe if you follow correct diagnostic and repair but if you feel you're not confident enough to diy you can definitely take it to your nearest electrical repair shop to do it for you. Cheers
DO NOT REPLACE THE SENSOR TABS (just yet). Our Insta pot was showing C6L error. Follow instructions to remove bottom under plate. You'll see 2 metal strip sensors, 1 with black wires, other with red wires. Remove the Phillips screw that holds them in. Clean with toothbrush and rubbing alcohol the top sensors on the metal strips and tiny underneath copper button sensors below. Reassemble. It worked well for us.
@@squishyhammer hello, I was having issue with the material sticking to the parts. I know you mentioned in the video you had flux that would make it easier to stick. I went and bought some and was still having issues. I have never done this. So i wrapped the soldering coil around both metals, put some flux around and place a heat shrink tub over then used the soldering rod to shrink it, while hoping the soldering coil would get hot enough to stick. Liquid poured a little before the tube fully shrunk, but it stayed. [It did feel a little loose]. I did that on the other end, and secured it with the metal piece to the instant pot. I tested continuity and i was getting continuity. So I closed everything out and the instant pot now works. Thanks to you, of course. Now my only concern is if the fuse will hold.
@@MKPROJECT2359 Well congrats on your first soldering job! I'm glad you got it working! It is quite tricky in the beginning but once you get the technique down it can be quite fun. If you wanted to try again I guess my advice would be tinning each of your wires first which just means melting the solder on the wire first with the flux, then it is easier to attach the ends of the fuse to it for a more solid connection. I'm glad you got the flux since it would have been really hard to get started as a beginner. Keep practicing! Cheers!
A woman here. And i really prefer to repair things rather than clutter the environment more but here is my delemma: ### Scenario 1: I repair multicooker (replace the thermal fuse) $14: Digital LCD Multimeter AC/DC Electrical Meter Voltmeter Current OHM Multi Tester $30: 80W Soldering Iron Kit Electric Welding Tool Solder Tips Adjustable Temperature $42: thermal fuse a pack of 3 items, 10A, 185'C, 250V? $14: set of screwdrivers $10: delivery =>Totally: $110 + time + _**Who knows the thermal fuse I buy is OK and won't cause fire in my place._ *Environment impact:* all of the above since I use it once, well maybe I will use screwdrivers again ### Scenario2: I buy a new multicooker A new multi cooker: $150 *Environment impact:* a giant 6L multicooker to throw away
Quite the scenarios but I do commend your enthusiasm to repair it yourself! I believe you can reduce the cost of parts by just buying a Soldering kit, and thermal fuse. Screwdriver kit you may find at a dollar store. This is all the assumption you do have a blown fuse. And if it all doesn't work at the end, you may be able to return those items. Cheers
Its parent company also owned other popular brands such as Pyrex and Corning however Insta pot had to go through chapter 11 for apparent financial woes. Crazy times...
Unfortunately it requires some tech work... Theoretically you could bypass the whole fuse by twisting the wires together and use electrical tape but I'm extremely against that. Cheers!
Thank you, solved my problem as well! Fixed my friends crockpot pressure cooker with this same method!
Great 😀With both fixed you're probably considered a pro! Cheers
This 73 yo woman with zero electrical experience APPRECIATES your detailed but uncomplicated teaching style. WELL DONE SIR! Thank you.
Wow! 🤗 Thank you for your warm comments! You inspire me to create more videos of this caliber :-) Cheers
Yahoo! Following your advice, I got the tools needed, and I fixed it! I haven't soldered anything in decades and my husband was doubtful, but I did it.
Victory dance! Always great to hear a success story. I think now he should cook something delicious you deserve! Cheers
Wow! I imagine when a woman is soldering and the husband is doubtful! That's unexpected! I am yet to repeat what's explained in this video! How did you find and buy the correct fuse?
Woohoo! You helped fixed my Instant Pot! Thank you for the super clear video. It was so clear that it gave me the confidence to try this out, even though I'm so much not an electrical DIY'er that I had to buy a cheap multimeter and soldering iron to do it, as I'd never worked with either of those tools. Totally worth it, because my Instant Pot came back to life. Thank you!
For future passersby having this problem: if you happen to have an InstantPot Ultra Mini bought around 2020, you need a T-15 torq screw bit for the outer screw (like in this video) and a SE139E fuse.
Wow that's great!! Glad to hear it helped and given you an extra skill set to maybe start other projects 😀 cheers!
My cooker looks almost exactly like this. It suddenly stops turning on. I have NEVER done any electrical/soldering my entire life. I didn't even know how to use a multimeter. I gambled and bought the items you mentioned and soldered it with my state of the art soldering skills (😅). It was so BIG I couldn't slide the heat protector to cover the thermal fuse. But HEY my cooker works again!! 🎉 I couldn't stop telling my wife how great I am... 😎
@smaug.the.stupendous lol that's a great achievement! So satisfying to not hear her doubt that 😆
This is a great video, thank you. I have exactly this model, and I need to fix the same problem. I just typed "thermal fuse for Instant Pot" on Amazon and it found one for me, which is very similar to what you showed in the video.
Thanks for watching! yes it is most likely the same fuse I bought from Amazon. Hope your repair goes well! Cheers
thank You so much for your wonderful clear explanation to replace the thermal fuse.
Great! Thank you for watching, I'm glad it helped you out 😀
Thanks for the great video. I followed the instructions and fixed my instant pot.
Wow! That's awesome 👍 i'm glad it helped, cheers!!
This trick is so amazing!! It honestly helped me a lot!
I'm so glad it did 😁 Thanks for watching!
This video is very informative. Could you provide links to purchase the fuses and the tools you used?
The fuse I bought was a.co/d/2cg1SIm however it's recommended that you find out the temperature rating on your existing fuse and find a rating that is equal or close to that range since every pressure cooker is different. The tools can be any soldering kit found on Amazon. Cheers
Thanks , very helpful
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I fixed it. I messed up and cut the wires instead of the leads, but I fixed it!
Awesome! 😀Glad you recovered since we all mess up occasionally - and now got the skills to fix some wiring now, so rewarding! Cheers
super easy. thanks!
Thanks for watching! Cheers
If I try to repair my multicooker with your instruction, do I order the same thermal fuse as in your video? 10A, 185'C, 250V?
I am trying to understand which one to order.
Thanks !
You may want to read the temp rating on your original fuse, it's recommended to find the same rating for safety, or one that has a bit more margin. I believe the fuse I ordered was the only one I could find conservative to the spec at the time. Cheers
Can you explain how to properly calibrate a new low and high pressure switch?
5:05 testing continuity with my multimeter! ❤
It's not often I get to say it with such enthusiasm lol 😁
Thank you for sharing your well-crafted video! I'm wondering if you have any experience dealing with an Instant Pot that powers on but doesn't function beyond that point. I own an Instant Pot Ultra Mini 3 qt model. This particular model features a control knob for mode selection, a cancel button, and a start button. When I plug it into the electrical socket, the control panel lights up, and the mode is automatically set to Pressure Cook. However, when I press the start button, nothing happens. Even attempting to reset it by pressing the Cancel button yields no results. I'm unable to select any of the 10 available modes; it remains stuck in the Pressure Cook mode without initiating any cooking process. Essentially, it's unresponsive except for the illuminated control panel.
I've gone to the extent of disassembling the unit to inspect both the Control Panel and the Circuit board. My suspicion is that one of these components may need replacement, but I'm uncertain which one to address. Since the Control Panel does light up, my inclination is that the Circuit board might be the culprit. What's your opinion on the likely problem and its solution? Any suggestions you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Thanks for watching! Hmm it does sound like a circuit board issue. Since you did disassemble and most likely made sure all the physical connections are secure, it could very well be a short on one of the capacitors or resistors which probably requires a multimeter to each to test. If you can't return it or most probably its out of warranty, you could purchase another Ultra Mini and "compare" the boards, then do a return after you're finished... only a suggestion 😇
great video. are the thermal fuses interchangeable ? if the specs are the same ? mine is SF150R0 152C 15A (sefuse) . and im planning to replace it with one made by RY
Yes it should work fine. Thanks for watching!
I switched my thermal fuse but the system won’t turn on still. There is power going through, even after soldering the thermal fuse back on.
Any ideas?
Hmm if there is indeed power going though, it could be something more going on here. Check the internal PCB for any indication of shorts. There is a regular fuse on mine you may want to check if that has blown.
Can this be fixed without a fuse..like straight wire it or something..I can't find the fuse anywhere
If you mean you can't find a replacement fuse then yes its possible just to wire without it but obviously its not recommended since it will bypass the safety mechanism
No you cannot...it is a thermal fuse, you may cause it to damage the equipment due to fire.
I have a Duo Nova 80 and it burnt the circuit board at the CP101 connection, I replaced the board and a month later it did the same thing. thoughts?
Sounds like surge damage and/or component failure like a blown capacitor. Unsure but if it has happened before, the common denominator I would start looking would be stability of the power source
Mine pressure cooker wasn't an Insta Pot at all, it was made by Chef IQ. However, I got a lead on idea what can be wrong with it and finally braced myself enough to dismantle and look inside it.
And, surely enough - there was a little sleeve of thermoresistant fabric screwed to the bottom, which had a thermal fuse inside. Continuity - fails.
It's prob like $7 repair. Chef IQ was kind enough to send me the whole replacement unit and didn't bother to get this one back, couldn't just throw it away because one pesky thermal fuse 😁
@kilovolt2494 wow that's great customer service! you'll be cooking twice the meals when repaired 😆
My 8 qt instapot duo just suddenly stopped powering up. It’s only been a year in service. How often do they quit? Is it safe to repair myself if not an electrician? Do any appliance repairmen fix them?
@enochpage1333 if it's only been a year it may still be under warranty as I heard the company did get bought out. Doesn't hurt to call their support line to ask. It's only safe if you follow correct diagnostic and repair but if you feel you're not confident enough to diy you can definitely take it to your nearest electrical repair shop to do it for you. Cheers
Can I pay you to fix my instapot?
DO NOT REPLACE THE SENSOR TABS (just yet). Our Insta pot was showing C6L error. Follow instructions to remove bottom under plate. You'll see 2 metal strip sensors, 1 with black wires, other with red wires. Remove the Phillips screw that holds them in. Clean with toothbrush and rubbing alcohol the top sensors on the metal strips and tiny underneath copper button sensors below. Reassemble. It worked well for us.
Perhaps this is something to try if you do measure power going to your instapot and display similar C6L errors. Thanks for sharing!
hi. Mine is doing the same thing. could you please guide me of how to fix the same problem, like more in detail?
Im having issues soldering :( bought all the tools.
what soldering issues are you experiencing?
@@squishyhammer hello, I was having issue with the material sticking to the parts. I know you mentioned in the video you had flux that would make it easier to stick. I went and bought some and was still having issues. I have never done this. So i wrapped the soldering coil around both metals, put some flux around and place a heat shrink tub over then used the soldering rod to shrink it, while hoping the soldering coil would get hot enough to stick. Liquid poured a little before the tube fully shrunk, but it stayed. [It did feel a little loose]. I did that on the other end, and secured it with the metal piece to the instant pot. I tested continuity and i was getting continuity. So I closed everything out and the instant pot now works. Thanks to you, of course. Now my only concern is if the fuse will hold.
@@MKPROJECT2359 Well congrats on your first soldering job! I'm glad you got it working! It is quite tricky in the beginning but once you get the technique down it can be quite fun. If you wanted to try again I guess my advice would be tinning each of your wires first which just means melting the solder on the wire first with the flux, then it is easier to attach the ends of the fuse to it for a more solid connection. I'm glad you got the flux since it would have been really hard to get started as a beginner. Keep practicing! Cheers!
A woman here. And i really prefer to repair things rather than clutter the environment more but here is my delemma:
### Scenario 1: I repair multicooker (replace the thermal fuse)
$14: Digital LCD Multimeter AC/DC Electrical Meter Voltmeter Current OHM Multi Tester
$30: 80W Soldering Iron Kit Electric Welding Tool Solder Tips Adjustable Temperature
$42: thermal fuse a pack of 3 items, 10A, 185'C, 250V?
$14: set of screwdrivers
$10: delivery
=>Totally: $110 + time
+ _**Who knows the thermal fuse I buy is OK and won't cause fire in my place._
*Environment impact:* all of the above since I use it once, well maybe I will use screwdrivers again
### Scenario2: I buy a new multicooker
A new multi cooker: $150
*Environment impact:* a giant 6L multicooker to throw away
Quite the scenarios but I do commend your enthusiasm to repair it yourself! I believe you can reduce the cost of parts by just buying a Soldering kit, and thermal fuse. Screwdriver kit you may find at a dollar store. This is all the assumption you do have a blown fuse. And if it all doesn't work at the end, you may be able to return those items. Cheers
How can a successful company like that fill for bankruptcy?
Its parent company also owned other popular brands such as Pyrex and Corning however Insta pot had to go through chapter 11 for apparent financial woes. Crazy times...
They came out of bankruptcy , i read it in the news
That works if you have all the tools and a soddering tool. :(
Unfortunately it requires some tech work... Theoretically you could bypass the whole fuse by twisting the wires together and use electrical tape but I'm extremely against that. Cheers!
Simple; it stops working ? Toss in garbage, learn not to buy another one. !