KitchenAid Cooktop Code C82: cookware that is the wrong size, empty or dry

What C82 means

On KitchenAid electric radiant touch-control cooktops, such as the KCES550HSS or KECC664BSS (and the shared induction pages), C82 is about the pan. The cooktop sees cookware that is the wrong size, or one that is empty or dry. Pan size, material and position decide whether the cooking area reaches full wattage, so the cooktop stops and shows the code instead of heating.

Common causes of C82

A pan or pot that is too small for the selected area
Cookware that is empty or has boiled dry
A pan sitting off center or with a warped base
A pan sensor that misreads good cookware

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn the area off and remove the pan. 2. Pick flat-bottomed cookware that matches the size of the cooking area and center it. 3. Add food or liquid, because an empty pan can trigger the code. 4. Switch the area back on, and call us if C82 shows with proper cookware.

! Why to stop there

If the code appears with correct cookware, the problem is in the detection circuit rather than your pan.
That circuit sits under the glass with live power.
We give a written estimate up front, and our repairs have a 30-day warranty.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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C82C82 questions

What does C82 want me to change?

Check the cookware. It should match the cooking area in size, sit flat and centered, and hold food or liquid. Empty or dry pans and undersized ones are the usual reasons for this code.

My pans fit but C82 keeps showing. Is the cooktop broken?

Possibly. Try two different pans. If both trigger it, the cooktop may be misjudging them, and the control or sensing circuit would need a technician's testing.

Could a warped pan cause this?

Yes. A base that is not flat leaves gaps against the glass, so the cooktop cannot reach its full power and may stop. A flat, heavy-bottomed pan is the quickest test.