Asko Cooktop E2 Error: No compatible cookware
Asko cooktop E2 error is a common issue reported by Asko appliance owners. What Does Asko Cooktop Error Code E2 Mean? E2 is the most common Asko induction cooktop error. It means the zone’s detection circuit cannot find a pan, cannot detect enough ferromagnetic mass to establish induction coupling, or the pan is incompatible with […]
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DIY Fixable
From $170
Typical Repair Cost
45-90 min
Pro Repair Time
Quick Assessment
Answer to continue safely
Is it safe to keep using?
Yes. E2 is a cookware compatibility notice, not a safety fault. The cooktop is safe to use — simply use compatible cookware of the correct size.
Can I reset the code?
Yes. E2 clears automatically when compatible cookware is placed on the zone or the zone is switched off. No manual reset is required.
When to stop immediately?
Stop if you notice: Stop further testing and call a technician if E2 appears with induction-compatible cast iron on every zone., Do not continue to use a zone that triggers E2 even with correct cookware, as cooking will be impossible and the coil may be damaged..
Symptoms You May Notice
Zone does not heat after pan is placed
Placing a pan on an induction zone and selecting power results in E2 appearing and no heat being generated — the pan stays cold.
E2 displayed with intermittent clicking sound
The cooktop briefly attempts to detect the pan and emits a rapid clicking from the zone coil before displaying E2 and giving up.
Zone activates briefly then cuts out
With an undersized pan the zone briefly heats then loses detection as the pan's small base only partially covers the coil, causing E2 to appear after a few seconds.
Only specific pans trigger the error
Most cookware in the household works fine but one particular pan — often an older stainless saucepan — consistently produces E2 because its base has lost magnetic properties over time.
Possible Causes
Non-compatible cookware
Aluminium, copper, glass, ceramic, and some stainless steel cookware lacks the ferromagnetic base required for induction heating and will always generate E2.
DIY PossibleUndersized or off-centre pan
Induction zones require a minimum pan diameter to couple effectively. A very small saucepan or misaligned wok generates insufficient induction load and triggers E2.
DIY PossibleFaulty zone coil or detect PCB
If induction-compatible cookware of the correct size consistently triggers E2, the zone detection circuit or coil has failed internally.
Requires ProfessionalSafe Checks You Can Do
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Magnet test your cookware
Hold a standard kitchen magnet against the base of the pan. If it sticks firmly, the pan is induction-compatible. If it does not stick at all or sticks weakly, the pan is not compatible with induction and will cause E2.
Look for the induction symbol (a coil icon) on the base of the pan or in its packaging documentation.
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Centre the pan and check its size
Place the pan exactly in the centre of the zone ring marking. The pan base should be at least as large as the inner ring marking. Try a larger pan on the same zone — if the larger pan works, the original pan is too small for that zone.
Asko boosted zones (typically the large front zone) may require a pan base of at least 16 cm for reliable detection.
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Test with a known-good pan
Place a cast iron skillet or a pan labelled as induction-compatible on the zone. If it heats normally, the cooktop coil is fine and the issue is with the original pan. If even a cast iron skillet triggers E2, the coil or detect circuit needs professional service.
Cast iron is the most reliably detected material for induction — if a cast iron pan does not work on a zone, the zone itself is faulty.
When to Call a Professional
Contact a qualified technician if:
- A confirmed induction-compatible pan (cast iron, induction-labelled steel) consistently triggers E2 on a specific zone.
- E2 appears on all zones simultaneously with multiple confirmed-compatible pans.
- The detect/click cycle runs continuously even with no pan present and the zone powered off.
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