GE Induction Element or Pan Detection Failure

Induction cooktop burner will not heat, display may show pan symbol or remain blank.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Non-magnetic cookware, Pan too small or warped, Failed induction power board, Faulty pan sensor coil

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power before opening the cooktop. Induction circuits use high-frequency power.

  • Check cookware: Ensure the pan is induction-compatible (magnet sticks firmly to bottom), flat, and covers the marked cooking zone.
  • Try another zone: Test the same pan on a different induction zone. If it works elsewhere, the original zone has a hardware fault.
  • Reset cooktop: Turn off the breaker for 1 minute, restore, and test again.
  • Internal repair: If one zone consistently fails, the corresponding induction power module or coil may be defective and should be replaced as a matched GE part.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Induction Power Module / Coil
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