Code overview
- Error code
- F4
- Appliance
- Cooktop
Meaning of F4 on a Maytag cooktop and the reset steps the manual gives.
What this code means
F4
A pot or pan too close to the control panel.
Code F4 on a Maytag cooktop: F4 appears when a pot or pan sits too close to the control panel.
Resetting the cooktop
- Make sure the pot or pan is centered on the surface cooking area and nothing hot is on the touch control panel.
- Move the pot or pan off the cooktop.
- Wait 5 minutes for the control panel to clear.
- Cut power at the breaker(s) and wait a full minute.
- Return the breaker(s) to the on position.
- Stay with the cooktop for one minute and confirm the code is gone.
- Then check that the cooktop operates normally.
A code that survives the reset is a job for service.
The F4 entry applies to Maytag electric and induction cooktops.
See also
- F40: this one is the related touchpad, board or wiring message
- F25: worth comparing: another code that uses the same reset routine
- F56: the touchpad-or-wiring message
Service for your Maytag cooktop in Los Angeles
Need a hand with a Maytag cooktop in Los Angeles? Ring (310) 882-7671. Mention the error code, the model, and the steps you tried, and see cooktop repair for details.
Source: Maytag product help: F4 – Electric and Induction Cooktop; Maytag product help: F4 – Electric Cooktop page
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.
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