Induction cooktop zone displays SP1 and will not heat or shuts off quickly

Safety first: Ensure the cooktop surface is cool before handling cookware.

• Check cookware compatibility: Use a pan with a flat, magnetic base (test with a magnet). If the magnet does not stick firmly, the pan is not suitable for induction.
• Match pan size to zone: Ensure the pan diameter meets the minimum size for the zone (typically at least 60–70% of the coil diameter). Try a larger pan on the same zone.
• Center the pan: Place the pan centrally over the marked cooking zone. Off-center placement can trigger SP1.
• Test other zones: Try the same pan on another induction zone. If it works elsewhere, the original zone may have a sensor or coil issue requiring service.

Note: Do not use pans with heavily warped or rounded bottoms; they reduce contact and can cause detection errors.