Cookware detection
Induction zones may not activate when cookware is unsuitable, too small or poorly positioned. Check the cookware guidance in the manual.
MODEL-SPECIFIC ERROR-CODE GUIDANCE
Cooktop Error Codes and Fault Guide
Cooktop symbols and codes may indicate unsuitable cookware, control lock, overheating protection, a sensor issue, power supply or an internal fault. Stop using a cracked, sparking or overheating cooktop.
START WITH THE SYMPTOM
Common fault groups
These groups help describe the problem. They do not replace the manufacturer manual or appliance diagnosis.
Control lock
A key or lock symbol may indicate the safety lock rather than a fault. Use only the model-specific unlocking steps.
Overheating protection
Allow the appliance to cool and ensure user-visible ventilation is unobstructed. Repeated warnings require service.
Power, sensor and zone faults
Record which zone is affected and the full symbol or code. Do not lift the glass or test internal electrical parts.
BRAND EXAMPLES
Codes are not universal
Always verify the exact model. Similar-looking codes can have different meanings across brands and product generations.
BrandExamplesGuidance
SmegE/Er and protection displays
Model-specific manuals define the notification and required response.
MieleLC/lock, cookware, overheating and fault messages
Confirm whether the display is a control-lock or cookware indication, protection response, or technical fault for the exact model.
BoschE-code and cookware symbols
Record the complete display and E-Nr because meanings differ across induction ranges.
Reviewed: September 2026. Manufacturer documentation can change; use the current manual for the appliance model.
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BRAND-SPECIFIC LISTS
Detailed error-code pages
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SAFETY FIRST
When to stop using the appliance
Switch it off and isolate power or water only when safe to do so if there is smoke, sparking, a burning smell, an active leak, uncontrolled overheating, a cracked cooktop or repeated breaker trips. Do not remove panels, bypass locks or test live wiring.
View cooktop repair information →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Cooktop code questions
What does my cooktop error code mean?
The meaning depends on the brand, exact model and sometimes the program stage. Record the complete code and model number, then compare it with the manufacturer manual before treating it as a diagnosis.
Can I reset the code by switching the appliance off?
A single power reset may clear a temporary message when the manufacturer manual recommends it, but repeated codes should not be continually reset. Stop using the appliance for leaks, smoke, sparks, burning smells, overheating or repeated electrical trips.
What information should I include in a repair request?
Include the brand, full model number, complete code or light pattern, when it appears, what the appliance was doing and any unusual sound, smell, leak or heat.
Does an error code confirm which part has failed?
No. A code identifies a condition detected by the appliance and several causes may be possible. Proper diagnosis is needed before parts are selected.
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