An induction cooker is a modern invention that makes life easier for millions of housewives. This tile is easy to clean, it is completely safe to use, food heats up evenly and does not burn. But this type of electric stove can be capricious; the most common problem is that the induction stove does not see the dishes. Do I need to have my appliances repaired or buy new cookware?
If you have similar problems, please contact our service. We have been “saving lives” for ovens and stoves for more than 10 years; highly qualified technicians will conduct a thorough diagnosis and determine the root cause of the breakdown. If the problem lies in low-quality spare parts, we will replace the parts with new ones. You can order a technician to come to your home by calling 8 (495) 228-39-79 or leaving a request on the website. Our company works seven days a week and without breaks from 8:00 to 23:00, so you can call a specialist on any day convenient for you.
Which dishes does the stove detect and which ones does it not?
When buying a new induction cooker, you need to mentally prepare for an inspection in the kitchen cabinet. Despite all the modernity of technology, such tiles simply do not define some pots and turks.
The thing is that for normal operation of an induction cooker, cookware made of magnetic materials is required. This is due to the operating principle of an induction cooker: the hob itself does not heat up, and the release of heat and heating of the cookware occurs due to the influence of electromagnetic waves.
The heating element, which is an induction coil, will not start working if you place glass, aluminum, copper or ceramic cookware on the tile. These materials are not magnetic and are not suitable for an induction cooker; it simply does not see them.
The tile will also not work with containers that are too small; the bottom diameter should not be less than 12 cm. It is advisable to choose frying pans and pots with a thick bottom - at least 1.5 mm.
What kind of cookware can an induction cooker see?
Let's dwell on the moment - what kind of material is recognized by the device?
- Firstly, it must consume energy from the vortex field as efficiently as possible. Steel is ideal for this parameter.
- Secondly, the product must fit tightly to the surface of the slab.
It is best if the form is made of stainless steel . It will also work great if you use cast iron or other magnetic metals.
In addition to the material, it is advisable to pay attention to special characteristics . These include:
- A certain thickness of the bottom. The best option would be parameters of at least three millimeters.
- The diameter of the bowl should also have a corresponding indicator - more than 12 centimeters.
- The surface of the lower part itself must be smooth and even.
Therefore, when purchasing, it is recommended to look at the product carefully and not miss the little details in the indicators.
What kind of cookware does the induction cooker not see?
As mentioned above, the dishes must have magnetic properties, otherwise recognition will not take place. If you use products that do not have these qualities, the stove will not work at all. It happens that the structure does not see a stainless steel container, although in theory it should. This means that the composition of the product is collected from several different samples, that is, it is collected from impurities. And for some of them it is not typical to be magnetic.
On a note!
Copper, aluminum, glass, and ceramic products are not recognized by most induction cookers.
In addition to the composition, the reason may be inappropriate dimensions - size and shape. If there are roughness and unevenness at the bottom, then this is the source of the defect. Therefore, the dishes must meet the described requirements.
How to check if a cookware is suitable for an induction cooker
Many housewives are in no hurry to switch to a new type of tiles because they do not want to completely update the contents of their cupboards. Those who have decided to buy induction appliances are interested in how to determine whether the hob will recognize kitchen utensils. It’s easy to check, here are three ways:
Using a magnet - if it is attracted, it means that such a pan will heat up normally on the surface of the tile.
Freshly purchased cookware may have “Induction” on the label.
If there is a spiral symbol on the packaging, the cookware is specifically designed for induction hobs.
You don't have to buy new pots and pans. Sometimes old cast iron cookware works just fine using induction, so experiment before heading to the store.
How to cheat an induction cooker?
What should you do if you don't have the right cookware to use on your induction cooktop? Can it be used?
We have good news. The stove can be fooled. You just need to purchase a special flat disk with a suitable diameter for the heating zone. It must have magnetic properties. To cook food in an unsuitable container, just place this disk on the heating zone, and place a container on top, no matter what: be it a Turk, a glass dish, or an old ladle. The stove will heat the disk first, and then the dishes will heat up from it. This method will slightly reduce the efficiency of the stove, i.e. It will take a little longer to cook. But you won’t need to immediately shell out a large amount of money to buy a complete set of new pans.
And for making coffee in a Turk, the method of making coffee on sand may be suitable. To do this, you need to pour clean, washed sand into the frying pan and place the Turk on it.
If you experience problems with your induction cooker, contact your service center. Our technicians will quickly and efficiently repair any damage. You can leave a request on the website or by phone from 7:00 to 23:00.
The stove does not see suitable dishes, what is broken?
Even if you buy the right kitchen utensils, the electric stove may not recognize them. The dishes are of the required size, the bottom is of the required thickness, the material is magnetized, but the induction has stopped seeing it. If, after turning on, the frying pan or pan does not begin to heat up, you can prepare for a breakdown.
First of all, you need to run test programs that are needed to determine the type of failure. Usually the culprit is a faulty burner temperature sensor. If this is the problem, our specialists will replace the broken part with a new one.
The sensor may be working properly, but the problematic burner still does not work. Then the essence of the breakdown may be insufficient adherence of the induction module to the glass-ceramic tile panel. This distance can be adjusted using special pressure springs.
If the burners on the left side do not work, you can assume there is a problem with the wires connecting the induction coil and the control unit. In case of such a breakdown, the code “E8” is displayed on the display. If everything is in order with the wiring, the fault lies in the control unit. Our company’s technicians will replace the device with a new and high-quality one. It is highly not recommended to do the replacement yourself.
If the right burners are acting up, you need to check the contacts in the terminal box. Another cause of malfunction is a blown fuse. When purchasing a spare part, it is important to pay attention to the markings; the new fuse must be exactly the same as the broken one.
Possible breakdowns when the induction cooker does not see suitable cookware
However, even if you take into account all the recommendations, it happens that the device still does not see the dishes. Most likely the problem is not in the dishes. In this case, the reasons may be as follows:
- Maybe the unit does not support some alloys initially.
- If the burner on the left side does not work, then there is a problem with the wires. The right one is with contacts.
- When the side does not work, there is a possibility that the connecting connector has failed.
- The cause may also be significant contamination, in which the sensor cannot recognize the presence of an object on the surface.
- A breakdown can also occur in the temperature sensor. Because of this, residual heat is not displayed.
- In addition, it is worth checking the control unit.
- There is a possibility that the induction model does not adhere sufficiently to the tile panel.
On a note!
You can use a magnet to check the operation of the burner..
Is it possible to fool an induction cooker?
If the housewife is faced with the fact that the induction panel does not recognize the Turk, although the magnet sticks to the bottom of the vessel, the problem may be that the diameter of the bottom is not large enough. What to do? Take note of a little trick: if you take 2-3 small Turks and place them on one burner, the electric stove will recognize them and start working.
It is advisable to buy a new cookware set, but if this is not possible, pay attention to special discs. They heat food a little worse, but you can use any pots and pans.
An induction cooker is a modern invention, characterized by safety and speed of cooking.
But it also has significant drawbacks in operation, which can be solved by purchasing special utensils or using some tricks. And if this doesn’t help and the stove stubbornly refuses to work, our specialists are always at your service! You can submit a request to call a technician to repair your induction cooker by calling 8 or on our website.
What kind of cookware does the induction cooker not see?
In order for the device to interact normally with the pan, it (the pan) must be made of magnetic material. Therefore, aluminum, copper, glass or ceramic cookware cannot be used on an induction hob. The reason for this is the lack of magnetic properties of these materials.
However, sometimes it happens that stainless steel containers, recommended for use on such stoves, do not want to heat up. This happens because stainless steel is not a specific material, but a collective name for a group of metal alloys with different compositions that are resistant to corrosion. Some of them do not have magnetic properties due to the impurities they contain, so the stove will not see such dishes.
The size and shape of the cookware also matters: in order for it to be guaranteed to heat up, the bottom diameter must be more than 12 cm, its thickness must be at least 1.5-2 mm, and the shape must be absolutely flat. The presence of unevenness and bottom relief can cause an unpleasant hum during cooking, or the stove may not see the pan at all. Solving the problem that has arisen is not difficult. We present to your attention induction discs - adapters. These are simple devices that are disks made of metal with magnetic properties. Using such a disk as an adapter, you can cook on any cookware, including ceramics and glass.
What to do if the induction cooker does not see the dishes
First of all, diagnostics should be carried out to determine the cause of this phenomenon. At home, you can try other dishes, apply a magnet and clean the surface of the stove. It is not recommended to disassemble the device yourself. The stove may have special diagnostic modes and programs that allow you to determine the malfunction. But such programs are not available on all devices, so you need to rely on performance instructions.
You can do the following on your own:
- Check the dishes for compliance with the above requirements. The housing may have become damaged, making the container unsuitable for use with an induction cooker. High-quality cookware has a special designation confirming the possibility of use with such stoves;
- if the module does not fit tightly enough, it is necessary to make adjustments using springs;
- Replace the temperature sensor as it is often the cause of the malfunction.
More complex repairs at home should not be carried out, as this entails safety risks. Therefore, if you cannot fix the problem yourself, you should contact the appropriate service center.
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Features of induction cookers
Despite the abundance of information, buyers still doubt the safety and advisability of using induction cookers. The outlandish kitchen unit is often ignored in stores. That category of customers who nevertheless decide to purchase an unfamiliar product will soon enjoy its expanded functions and capabilities. These are kitchen appliances in which food is cooked using induced eddy currents. The latter are created due to an alternating electromagnetic field (occurs after applying electric current to the coil). A device with such a heating mechanism has a number of undeniable advantages:
- fast cooking time;
- energy saving;
- no need to ventilate the room;
- no risk of burns;
- the ability to set precise temperatures;
- avoiding burning of food residues on the panel.
It has been proven that mid-frequency magnetic waves do not have a harmful effect on human health. Therefore, you can safely operate the device. It is important to select cookware made from the appropriate material for the induction hob. Pots that have a magnet firmly attached to the bottom are suitable. These are cast iron frying pans and stainless steel vessels. In stores, such products are marked with a spiral image.
When to contact a service center
If the breakdown is not visible to the naked eye, it’s time to seek help from specialists. Few people are well acquainted with the peculiarities of the operating mechanism of induction cookers. Do-it-yourself disassembly of the structure leads to even bigger problems. Don’t be lazy to call a specialist in the following cases:
- Temperature sensor malfunction. Based on the test results, the residual heat indicator is replaced.
- Insufficient contact between the burner and the glass ceramics. If the induction module does not adhere well to the glass-ceramic surface, the pressure springs will need to be adjusted.
- Fuse failure. Happens when the right side of the burners does not work. A small element tends to burn out due to frequent power surges. The damaged coil block fuse is replaced with a device with similar markings.
- Contact fault. The contacts going to the control unit from the induction coils are checked. If the presence of defects in the control module is confirmed, a new spare part is installed in its place.
Service technicians skillfully approach any task. We are thoroughly familiar with the structure of hobs. To accurately determine the cause of the malfunction, we use special equipment. Auxiliary equipment will indicate why the stove no longer sees the dishes, and high-quality consumables will help make competent repairs.
The induction cooker does not detect or see the cookware
Induction cooktops are becoming increasingly popular. What attracts people in technology is not only its stylish, unusual design, but also its wide functionality. Cooking on a stove with eddy currents generated by a magnetic field is much faster than on conventional electric stoves. Induction panels are safe and easy to use. They consume 1.5 times less electricity than standard stoves.
Meanwhile, modern devices are also prone to breakdowns. It often happens that the induction cooker does not see the dishes placed on the burners. It is difficult to determine the exact cause of the malfunction on your own. Ordinary users can check the presence of power in the outlet and the integrity of the plug and cord. The rest of the issues should be decided by professionals. has solid experience in diagnosing and repairing slabs of any design. To order an induction cooker repair from our company, just leave a request by email or online and wait for a specialist to arrive. We work seven days a week and on holidays from 7:00 to 23:00.
