Samsung Range Error Code Pan Detection

The Pan Detection error means the induction cooking zone was unable to detect suitable cookware on the surface. Samsung induction ranges use the Inverter PCB to sense whether a ferromagnetic pan with an adequate base size is present before allowing the zone to heat. The error will appear when no cookware is placed on the zone, when the cookware material is incompatible, when the pan is too small, or when there is an internal electronics fault affecting the detection circuit.

The affected induction zone will not produce heat while the pan detection error is active, so there is no immediate burn or fire risk from that zone. However, you should not attempt to bypass or ignore the error if it occurs with cookware you know to be compatible, as a failing Inverter PCB can cause other problems over time. Other zones on the range that are functioning normally can generally continue to be used while the issue is being diagnosed.

If the fix is simply switching to compatible cookware, there is no repair cost beyond purchasing the correct pans, which typically range from about 20 to 150 dollars depending on the type. If the Inverter PCB or Touch PCB requires replacement, parts alone can range from roughly 80 to 300 dollars per board, and professional labor adds to that total. Getting a diagnostic visit from a certified technician, typically 75 to 150 dollars, is worthwhile before ordering parts to confirm which component has failed.

In many cases, yes. Start by confirming you are using induction-compatible cookware, typically labeled with a coil symbol, and that the pan base is large enough to cover the cooking zone. If you have the correct cookware and the error persists, check that all burner zones are clean and the pan is centered on the active zone. If the error continues with confirmed compatible cookware, the repair moves to inspecting internal wiring and potentially replacing the Touch PCB or Inverter PCB, which is a job better suited to a qualified technician.

Resetting the range by powering it off at the circuit breaker for a few minutes may temporarily clear the error, but it will return immediately if the underlying cause is still present. If the issue is simply incorrect cookware, using the right pan will resolve it without any reset needed. For faults related to wiring or board failures, a reset will not provide a lasting fix and the error will reappear when the zone is activated.