Samsung induction hob: error u
Code u on a Samsung induction hob display means: cookware not suitable for induction or no cookware.
- Meaning
- Cookware not suitable for induction or no 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
- Non-magnetic pot
- Base too small
- No pot
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.
- 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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What does error u mean on a Samsung induction hob?
Code u means: cookware not suitable for induction or no cookware. The most common causes: non-magnetic pot, base too small, no pot.
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: Samsung induction hob
- C0hob zone temperature sensor fault
- C1excessive temperature detected
- A2fan motor fault
- F0no communication between the main and the additional module
- F2faulty touch control communication
- UPsupply voltage out of range (220–240 V)
- H / hthe zone is still hot
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.