DIY Series 107: Repair Cornell Ceramic Cooker (CCC-2201X)

Cornell Ceramic Cooker (CCC-2201X) is a 2000W multi-function kitchen appliance featuring a digital touch panel.

Symptoms:

• Having "E1" Error (High Temperature) displayed on the touch panel screen.

Findings: 

• Thermocouple broken (having open loop connectivity)

Photos:

1. Cornell Ceramic Cooker (Model: CCC-2201X)
2. Dismantle at bottom side with unscrew 7 pcs of screws. Turn back the cooker facing up, remove the glass top surface. 
3. Unscrew 1 screw to take out the control panel board.
4. Unscrew 3 screws to dismantle the heating element.
5. Remove the 3pcs plastic holders of heating element.
6. Unplug the broken thermocouple from the main board.
7. Unscrew 2 screws at the bottom of heating element to remove thermocouple for its holder.
8. Install new thermocouple onto the main board.

Video:

1. Cornell Ceramic Cooker having "E1" Error.
2. Cornell Ceramic Cooker after fixing done.

Tools required:

• Screwdriver
• Multimeter

Costs involved:

• Thermocouple (2pcs): ~US$2.50