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COOKTOP · PRACTICAL APPLIANCE GUIDE

Cooktop heats unevenly or will not detect a pan?

Check the cookware before blaming the cooktop.

General information from Leo’sFix · Updated October 23, 2026

Start with the simple check ↓
Cooktop guide illustration from Leo’sFix portfolio
Photo from Leo’sFix appliance portfolio; general guidance, not a documented repair case.

01 · BEFORE BOOKING

A simple check.

With the surface cool, check that the pan base is flat and suitable for the cooktop. Induction models require compatible cookware of an appropriate size.

02 · UNDERSTAND THE SYMPTOM

What it could mean.

Cookware and settings can affect heat transfer. Persistent failure of one zone may point to an element, sensor, switch or electronic control.

03 · THE NEXT STEP

When diagnosis helps.

I compare affected zones and inspect the relevant components. A cracked glass surface or electrical fault needs assessment before further use.

This is general guidance, not a diagnosis of your appliance. Follow the owner’s manual for your exact model. Internal electrical, gas and refrigerant work belongs with a qualified professional.

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