Xiaomi · Air purifier

Xiaomi Air purifier Cover unclosed error

ErrorCover unclosed

Cover unclosed is identified by Xiaomi support as the filter-compartment cover is not detected as closed. Follow the official, model-scoped checks and service boundary below.

Reference source listed as Xiaomi official Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 FAQ.

Open official source ↗
What the code means

the filter-compartment cover is not detected as closed

Follow the exact model manual. Close the filter-compartment cover and restart the purifier; if it is already closed, unplug for ten seconds and contact Xiaomi if the warning remains. Do not open fixed panels or test live circuits.

Typical symptoms

01Cover unclosed appears on the air purifier display
02The affected air purifier function may stop, pause, or behave abnormally
03The code returns when the same model-specific condition is present again

Likely causes

Start with the least invasive explanation and stop if the check requires internal electrical or sealed-system access.

01the filter-compartment cover is not detected as closed
02A model-specific condition must be confirmed against the exact manufacturer instructions

Safe next steps

  1. 1
    Record the complete Cover unclosed display and the full Xiaomi air purifier model
  2. 2
    Confirm that the displayed code matches the linked official Xiaomi source
  3. 3
    Close the filter-compartment cover and restart the purifier; if it is already closed, unplug for ten seconds and contact Xiaomi if the warning remains.
  4. 4
    Stop and arrange model-specific service if Cover unclosed returns

Step-by-step repair

  1. 1
    Close the filter-compartment cover and restart the purifier; if it is already closed, unplug for ten seconds and contact Xiaomi if the warning remains. No internal component replacement is verified from Cover unclosed alone.

Repair details

Estimated cost
The published checks normally need no replacement part. Internal repair cost is model- and region-specific; obtain a written Xiaomi service quote after diagnosis.
🔧Tools
Exact Xiaomi model manual, Flashlight and dry towels for external checks, No live electrical test tool
Spare parts
No replacement part is confirmed by Cover unclosed alone. Confirm the exact model, failed component, and manufacturer part number before ordering.

What not to do

  • Do not force covers, use sharp tools, or repeat the test if Cover unclosed returns.

Preventive maintenance

  • 1
    Keep the correct filter installed, remove all shipping packaging, clean only user-accessible sensor and pre-filter areas as the exact model manual permits, and reset filter life after replacement.

Frequently asked questions

What does Cover unclosed mean?

Xiaomi identifies it as the filter-compartment cover is not detected as closed.

Can I replace a part from the code alone?

No. Confirm the exact model and manufacturer diagnosis first.

Related faults

Compare related codes for the same appliance or manufacturer before replacing parts.