Induction hob not working

If your induction hob is not working, here are some simple checks you can carry out safely at home to identify what could be causing this:

If your induction hob is unresponsive, but there is power going to it, you might have accidentally switched on the safety child lock. To deactivate it, simply press down on the key symbol for 3 to 4 seconds depending on the model of your appliance. If your appliance does not have a key symbol we recommend checking through the appliance’s instruction manual for more information.

Your induction hob requires electricity to operate, so if the power source is down, your hob will not work. If your hob is not responsive and you have checked that the child lock has been deactivated, it could be that the there is a blown or tripped switch (also known as a fuse) affecting the power supply. You can check this is by accessing the fuse box (also known as a consumer unit).

*Any major electrical faults will need to be repaired by a professional electrician.

Induction hobs heat pans directly using electromagnetic fields, rather than heating the hob surface itself. For your induction hob to work correctly, you must use ferromagnetic cookware (i.e., pots and pans that contain iron).

Pro tip: To check if your cookware is compatible, hold a magnet to the bottom of the pan.

• If the magnet sticks firmly, the pan will work on an induction hob.
• If it doesn’t, you’ll need to use a different pan.

If the issue persists, we advise against attempting repairs yourself. Instead, book a repair with one of our highly trained and qualified Bosch engineers.