Samsung Range Error Code Pan Detection Error

The Pan Detection Error on Samsung induction ranges indicates that the cooking zone's pan detection circuit has failed to identify suitable cookware on the burner. Samsung induction cooktops use an inverter module that generates a high-frequency alternating magnetic field beneath the glass surface. When cookware is placed on the zone, the ferromagnetic base of the pot or pan interacts with this field in a measurable way, allowing the inverter to confirm that compatible cookware is present before energizing the element at full power. If the circuit cannot detect this interaction, the error is triggered and the zone will not operate.

The most common cause is simply the absence of cookware, or the use of pots and pans that are not induction-compatible. Induction cooking requires cookware with a ferromagnetic base, such as cast iron or magnetic stainless steel. Cookware made from aluminum, copper, glass, or non-magnetic stainless steel will not be detected. Additionally, cookware that is too small for the selected zone may not register, as the detection coil requires a minimum coverage area to confirm a valid load.

If the error persists after placing confirmed induction-compatible cookware of appropriate size on the zone, the fault moves to the electronic components. The Assy-Inverter Module is responsible for generating and interpreting the detection signal, and a failure here will produce a false pan detection error even with proper cookware in place. The Assy Touch PCB, which handles user input and communicates cooking zone commands, can also cause this error if it is misreading zone status or failing to relay detection signals correctly. Wiring connections between the PCB and inverter module should be inspected for looseness, corrosion, or damage before replacing components.