Reviewed by Liam Porter · Last reviewed August 11, 2026
Written by
Liam Porter Appliance Care EditorPublished September 2, 2026Updated October 17, 2026
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Error codeC82
ApplianceCooktop
Quick answer
C82 is tied to the cookware: wrong size, or an empty or dry pan. Fit the pan to the cooking area, wait five minutes, reset if it stays.
Model compatibility: KitchenAid reuses codes across series and model years, so C82 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
The pan or pot is the wrong size or is empty or dry, and the cooking area shut itself off.
Look at the pan first when C82 appears. KitchenAid names two causes: a pot or pan of the wrong size, or one that is empty or dry. The article adds that the surface cooking area overheated and its automatic shutoff activated.
Cookware that suits the cooking area
According to KitchenAid, the size, material and position of the pan decide whether the element delivers its full wattage. Good cookware has a flat, smooth bottom, straight sides, a lid that fits and a medium to heavy build. Sizing guidance from the article:
The base diameter should be the same as the surface cooking area.
A pan smaller than the area should be smaller by no more than 1/2 inch (1.3 cm).
A pan bigger than the area should overhang it by no more than 1/2 inch (1.3 cm).
A pan that is empty or has boiled dry should not be used for cooking.
What to do
Put the pan on a cooking area its base fits, or exchange it for a pan that fits.
Turn the oven off if it is operating.
After five minutes of cooling, switch the cooktop on again.
Check for normal operation.
A repeat of C82
The last step in the article is a power reset. Keep the cooktop’s circuit breaker off for one minute, turn it back on, and stay by the cooktop for a minute to see if the code comes back. Past that point the article has no more advice, so book service instead of trying more pans.
Related codes to compare
C81 / C83 covers the overheat shutoff and an airflow check below the cooktop.
F4 concerns a pot standing too near the control panel.
Is a dry pan really a cause? Yes, an empty or dry pan is one of the two causes in the article.
Should I replace my pans? Only when they cannot meet the half-inch limits for your cooking areas.
KitchenAid cooktop repair near you in Los Angeles
When C82 survives the pan check and the reset, phone (310) 363-8964 about cooktop repair in Los Angeles. Say which cooking area shows the code and what pans you used.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Seeing this code on your KitchenAid appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
