The pan needs to cover the intended detection and heating area. Off-centre placement can change recognition or heat distribution.
What the observation means
A flexible zone may have its own placement rules, so it should not be treated like an unrestricted hot surface. Handles and neighbouring pans can tempt an unsuitable position.
A useful next step
Follow the zone markings and manual's cookware layout. Reposition only with safe handling of hot equipment. If suitable centred cookware is still rejected, record the zone and display message. Do not repeatedly boost power to compensate for poor positioning.
Manuals and supporting guidance
Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.