Written by
Maya Ortiz Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Code overviewat a glance.
The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.
C82
Error codeC82
ApplianceCooktop
Quick answer
C82 on a Whirlpool electric/radiant cooktop: the surface cooking area has overheated and the automatic shutoff was activated.
Model note: Whirlpool 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.
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What this codemay mean.
A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.
Mean
The surface cooking area has overheated and the automatic shutoff was activated.
On a Whirlpool electric or radiant cooktop, C82 means the surface cooking area has overheated and the automatic shutoff was activated.
Is the right cookware in use?
The manual starts with the pan. Cookware that is the wrong size, empty or dry can lead to this code. For maximum wattage, size, material and position matter: ideal cookware has a smooth flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid, with a medium-to-heavy thickness.
Match the base diameter to the surface cooking area.
A pan smaller than the area should be no less than 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) smaller.
A pan larger than the area should not reach more than 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) beyond it.
Never cook with a pan that is empty or has boiled dry.
Then cool down and reset
Turn the oven off if it is running. Wait 5 minutes for the surface to cool, turn the cooktop back on and verify operation. If needed, switch the circuit breaker(s) off for one minute, back on, and monitor for one minute.
Codes easily confused
Also worth a look: C81 and C83 is the overheated-cooktop code for electric models; E2 is the overheat message to compare.
Cooktop service in Los Angeles
If the code keeps returning, call (310) 448-6692 for Whirlpool cooktop service in Los Angeles. Have C82, the model number and the steps you already tried in front of you. More on cooktop repair is one click away.
Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.
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Important
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.
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