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Whirlpool Smoothtop Cooktop Code C82: Cookware Problem

Low risk · DIY check OK

Code: C82
Appliance: Cooktop
Brand: Whirlpool
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What C82 means

C82 shows on Whirlpool electric radiant (smoothtop) cooktops, including the WCE55US6HS, when the cookware is not right for the burner. The pan may be the wrong size for that surface cooking area, or it may be empty or dry. Size, material and position decide how much power the surface can deliver, so a poor match makes the cooktop flag it. You will see the code appear while cooking.

Common causes of C82

Pan or pot too small or too large for the surface cooking area
Empty or dry cookware on the burner
Warped or uneven pan bottom that does not sit flat on the glass
Control reading the cooking area incorrectly

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn the surface control off. 2. Check that the pan has a smooth, flat bottom, straight sides and a lid that fits. 3. Match the pan base to the size of the cooking area, and add food or water if it is dry. 4. Switch the cooktop's breaker off for one minute, then on. 5. Wait one minute and see whether C82 comes back with the right pan.

! Why to stop there

If C82 appears with a proper flat pan and food in it, the cooktop may be misjudging the burner, and we test that surface.
We cannot tell from the display whether the pan or the control is to blame, so we try known-good cookware on the same burner.
We quote the price in writing first, and the work is covered by a 30-day workmanship 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

Can the wrong pan size really cause C82?

Yes. The cooking area is meant to work with a pan base that fits it. A pan that is far too small or too large, or one that is empty, can trigger the code even though nothing is broken.

Which pans work best on a smoothtop?

Medium-to-heavy pans with a smooth flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid. Warped or rough-bottomed pans sit unevenly on the glass and can give you the same message.

What if C82 shows on every burner?

Try a different flat pan first. If every surface still shows it, the cause is probably in the control or the shared wiring rather than your cookware, and we check that.

Book a visit

Still unsure about C82?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

(713) 589-6107