A “cookware not detected” message or flashing element symbol usually means the pan isn’t magnetic, isn’t properly sized, or isn’t centered on the zone.
Cooktop & Burner
Cooktop problems cover gas burner ignition, induction element faults, and the control board driving them — issues that show up as a burner that won’t light, won’t stop sparking, or an induction zone that won’t heat.
A “cookware not detected” message or flashing element symbol usually means the pan isn’t magnetic, isn’t properly sized, or isn’t centered on the zone. The most common cause is cookware that isn’t induction-compatible (not magnetic).
Cleaning an igniter or burner cap is safe to try, but confirming an induction power-module or control board fault requires testing with a meter.
If a burner or zone simply won’t light or heat, yes — but if it’s sparking continuously, turn it off at the breaker and have it checked.
Induction needs magnetic, properly sized cookware centered on the zone — if that’s confirmed and it still won’t detect, the fault is likely in the coil or control board.
It varies by which component is involved, confirmed in writing after the on-site diagnostic.
Once diagnosed, most are same-visit repairs.
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