Narrow it down
What this symptom can tell you
Only one burner fails
The individual element, receptacle, sensor, or control may be involved.
No burners heat
The range may have lost part or all of its electrical supply.
Induction zone shows no pan
Cookware size, material, position, or detection may be the issue.
These observations narrow the next safe check; they do not confirm a failed part. Use the full model number and any displayed code before ordering parts or authorizing repair.
Try these checks in order
Stop when a step does not match your appliance, the exact manual, or your comfort level.
- 1
Match the control to the burner
Confirm the knob or touch control corresponds to the cooking zone you are testing.
What you want: The correct zone indicator activates. - 2
Use suitable cookware
For induction, use a flat magnetic pan within the allowed size. For radiant elements, use a flat-bottom pan.
What you want: The pan sits flat and is detected. - 3
Inspect only after full cooling
Look for a cracked glass surface, damaged coil, debris, or a removable coil that is visibly unseated. Reseat only if the manual identifies it as owner-removable.
What you want: The surface is clean and undamaged. - 4
Check power once
If all zones fail, check the range breaker once.
What you want: Power remains on without another trip. - 5
Compare with the exact manual
Review hot-surface indicators, power-sharing, lockout, and zone limitations.
What you want: The selected setting is supported for that zone.
Possible categories
What may be causing the problem
- Wrong control selection, control lock, or power-sharing behaviour.
- Unsuitable, undersized, warped, or non-magnetic cookware.
- A removable coil not seated as the manual requires.
- An element, receptacle, sensor, control, wiring, or supply issue requiring service.
Stop and arrange help when
- The glass cooktop is cracked or chipped through.
- The burner sparks, glows abnormally, or will not turn off.
- The breaker trips again.
- There is a burning smell, smoke, or melted wiring or plastic.
If the problem remains
Record the full model number, exact symptom, displayed code, and the safe checks completed. Then use official brand support or qualified service.
Outcome check
Did these checks resolve the problem?
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Common questions
Electric stove burner not heating: FAQs
Why will my induction burner not detect a pan?
The pan may be non-magnetic, too small, warped, off-centre, or outside the model’s supported cookware requirements.
Can I reseat a coil burner?
Only when the surface is fully cool and the manual says the coil is owner-removable. Never work on an energized element.
Why does a burner cycle on and off?
Radiant elements commonly cycle to regulate temperature. A zone that never heats or will not turn off needs separate attention.
Research and verification
Source basis
This guide is limited to external, owner-safe checks and was reviewed against official manufacturer or government resources. The exact model manual takes priority.