Electrolux induction hob: error U

Code U on a Electrolux induction hob display means: the hob does not detect the cookware.

In short

Meaning: The hob does not detect the cookware
Check first: Test the pot with a magnet: if it sticks firmly to the base, the pot is suitable for induction.
Repair shop: 340–820 zł

Most common causes

Pot is not suitable for induction
Pot is too small or not in the centre of the zone

What you can check yourself

Test the pot with a magnet: if it sticks firmly to the base, the pot is suitable for induction.
Put the pot in the centre of the zone. The size of the base should match the zone.
If the code appears without a pot or does not go away, switch the hob off at the circuit breaker for 30 seconds.

Call a repair service if

the error keeps coming back after these checks,
water is leaking or you smell burning,
the appliance trips the circuit breaker.

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Questions

What does error U mean on a Electrolux induction hob?

Code U means: the hob does not detect the cookware. The most common causes: pot is not suitable for induction, pot is too small or not in the centre of the zone.

Can I keep using the induction hob with error U?

If the error goes away after the checks above, yes. If it keeps coming back, water leaks, you smell burning or the breaker trips, stop using it and call a repair service.

Other codes: Electrolux induction hob

A code can mean different things on different models and years. Always check the manual or the manufacturer's support page too. Repair prices are approximate, for repair shops in Poland.