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Whirlpool Induction Cooktop Performance Boost Flashing: Zone Limited

A flashing Performance Boost on a Whirlpool induction cooktop usually means the boost function has been limited. Boost works on only one cooking area within a cooktop zone, so if you set both areas in a…

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Code
Performance Boost Flashing
Appliance
Cooktop
Brand
Whirlpool
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What Performance Boost Flashing means

A flashing Performance Boost on a Whirlpool induction cooktop usually means the boost function has been limited. Boost works on only one cooking area within a cooktop zone, so if you set both areas in a zone, the area set last keeps the boost power and the other drops to a lower level. The cooktop may also lower an area to keep from overheating. You can keep cooking if the display is not flashing.

Common causes of Performance Boost Flashing

  • Both cooking areas in one zone set to Performance Boost
  • The cooktop lowering an area to prevent overheating
  • A pan that is not magnetic, is too small or is off center
  • A very hot pan that needs to cool
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check whether both areas in the same zone are set to Performance Boost. 2. Set only one of them to boost. 3. Check that the pan is magnetic, large enough and centered on the cooking area. 4. Allow a hot pan to cool. 5. Switch the cooking area off and on again.

! Why to stop there
  • If the flashing continues with one boost zone and a suitable pan, the cause is not use.
  • We test the induction zone and its temperature sensing.
  • You see the written price first, with a 30-day workmanship warranty on the repair.
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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Performance Boost FlashingPerformance Boost Flashing questions
Why does boost flash on my induction cooktop?

Boost can run only one area per zone. If you set two, the last one keeps boost and the other falls to a lower power level.

Can the cooktop drop my power level by itself?

Yes. It may lower an area to keep from overheating. This is protective, and you can keep cooking if the display is not flashing.

When should I call about Performance Boost flashing?

If it keeps flashing with a single boost area and a proper pan, we test the zone and its sensing.

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Still unsure about Performance Boost Flashing?

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

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