Code overview
- Error code
- F13
- Appliance
- Cooktop
F13 on a Maytag electric cooktop is an internal communication error on the touch control module. Reset power first.
What this code means
F13
There is an internal communication error on the touch control module.
F13 means a Maytag electric cooktop has hit an internal communication error on its touch control module.
The fix Maytag gives
Switch the circuit breaker(s) for the cooktop off, wait one minute, and switch them on. After that, monitor the cooktop for one minute to ensure F13 does not display again, and verify that the cooktop operates.
Codes worth comparing
- F12 – the code just before it, about a hotplate or wiring
- F22 – a later code that also asks for a reset
- F2 – another cooktop code
Repair for a Maytag cooktop in Los Angeles
If F13 shows up again after the reset, reach out on (310) 882-7671. The cooktop repair team in Los Angeles will want the model number and a note that you already cycled the breaker.
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.
Sources & references
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