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The most common causes are a pan that is not magnetic or not centered, the child lock or control lock turned on, a tripped breaker, a hot cooktop that shut off to protect itself, a blocked cooling fan, a spill on the touch controls, or a failed power board or coil. A burner that flashes or beeps usually means it does not sense a pan it can heat.
Induction uses a magnetic field to heat the pan itself, not the glass. That is why the pan matters so much, and why the glass stays cooler than on other cooktops.
What are the 7 most common causes?
1. The wrong pan
Induction only heats pans a magnet sticks to, like cast iron and most stainless steel. Pans that are warped, too small for the zone or off-center may not be sensed.
2. Control lock is on
Most models have a lock key, often shown as a padlock. Press and hold it for a few seconds to unlock.
3. Power problem
Induction cooktops draw a lot of power on a 240-volt circuit. A tripped breaker, or only one half of a double breaker tripping, can leave the display on but the burners dead.
4. Overheat shut-off
If the electronics get too hot, the cooktop lowers power or shuts off. An empty pan on high, or a pan left boiling dry, can trigger it.
5. Blocked cooling fan
A fan under the glass cools the electronics. If its vents are blocked by a drawer, towels or grease, the cooktop overheats and shuts down. A loud or grinding fan is a sign it is failing.
6. Wet or dirty touch controls
Spills, steam or a pan sitting on the control area can make the touch keys ignore you or beep. Wipe them dry.
7. A failed board or coil
If one zone is dead with a good pan, or you see an error code that comes back, the induction coil or the power board for that zone may have failed. This needs a technician.
What can you check yourself?
- Test the pan with a magnet and center it on the zone.
- Look for a lock icon and unlock the controls.
- Check the breaker panel for a tripped double breaker.
- Let the cooktop cool for 15 to 30 minutes after an overheat shut-off.
- Clear the area under the cooktop so the fan vents are open.
- Write down any error code and look it up in the owner's manual.
Cracked glass, a burning smell or sparks? Turn off the breaker and call now for cooktop help in Mountain View.
Is a cracked induction glass top safe to use?
No. Turn the cooktop off at the breaker and stop using it. A crack can let spills reach the electronics and create a shock risk. The glass top can usually be replaced as a part, so a crack does not always mean a new cooktop.
When should you call a technician?
Call if one zone stays dead with a magnetic pan, if an error code keeps coming back, if the fan is loud or does not run, if breakers keep tripping, or if the glass is cracked. These need the cooktop tested with the power off and on. Most stove and cooktop repairs in Mountain View run about $150 to $450 with parts and labor.
See our stove and cooktop repair services. For radiant glass and coil tops, read electric cooktop not heating. If you still cook on gas, see gas stove burner won't light.
Before you buy a part or a new unit, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall list for your cooktop brand and model.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my induction burner flash and not heat?
A flashing burner usually means it does not detect a pan it can use. Check that the pan is magnetic, flat and centered, and big enough for that zone.
How do I know if my pan works on induction?
Hold a magnet to the bottom. If it sticks firmly, the pan works on induction. Aluminum, copper and glass pans will not work on their own.
How much does cooktop repair cost in Mountain View?
Most stove and cooktop repairs run about $150 to $450 with parts and labor. You get the price before any work starts.