Samsung Range Error Code Pan Detection Error

The Pan Detection Error means your Samsung induction range cannot detect suitable cookware on the selected cooking zone. The induction system uses a magnetic field to sense whether a compatible pot or pan is present before it will operate. If no cookware, incompatible cookware, or cookware that is too small is placed on the zone, this error will appear. In some cases, a faulty inverter module or touch PCB can also trigger the error even when proper cookware is used.

The pan detection system is a built-in safety feature. When the error is active, the cooking zone will not produce heat, so there is no immediate burn or fire hazard from the induction element itself. You can continue using other zones on the range that are functioning normally. If the error appears on all zones simultaneously, stop using the appliance and have it inspected before further use.

If the issue is simply incompatible or incorrectly sized cookware, there is no repair cost beyond potentially purchasing new induction-compatible pots and pans, which typically range from $20 to $150 or more depending on quality. If a component replacement is needed, an Assy-Inverter Module or Assy Touch PCB, combined with professional labor, can bring total repair costs to somewhere in the range of $150 to $400 or more, depending on parts availability and local labor rates.

Start by placing induction-compatible cookware, with a flat ferromagnetic base, directly on the cooking zone. You can confirm compatibility by checking whether a magnet sticks firmly to the bottom of the pan. If the error continues with confirmed compatible cookware of appropriate size, inspect the wiring connections between the touch PCB and the inverter module. If wiring is intact, either the Assy-Inverter Module or the Assy Touch PCB may need to be replaced.

A power reset, by unplugging the range or switching off the circuit breaker for a few minutes, may temporarily clear the error display. However, if the underlying cause is incompatible cookware or a hardware fault, the error will return as soon as that zone is activated again. Resetting is a useful first step but is not a permanent fix unless the root cause is addressed.