Code overview
- Error code
- F40
- Appliance
- Cooktop
Meaning of F40 on a Maytag cooktop and the reset steps the manual gives.
What this code means
F40
A possible touchpad, power control board or wiring problem.
Maytag cooktop showing F40? F40 suggests trouble with the user interface (touchpad), the cooktop power control board, or the wiring that connects them.
What to do
Switch the cooktop’s breaker(s) to off, then count one minute. Close the breaker(s) so the cooktop has power again. Give it one minute of observation and check that F40 does not come back. Verify cooktop operation.
A code that survives the reset is a job for service.
This F40 help text is written for electric and induction Maytag cooktops.
Codes that look similar
- F4: worth comparing: the pot-or-pan-too-close-to-the-controls code
- F42: the related power control board message
- F56: this one is a code about the user interface (touchpad) or the wiring
Cooktop repair in Los Angeles
For Los Angeles homes, Maytag cooktop service starts with a call to (310) 882-7671. Keep the model number, the displayed code and your reset attempts at hand; more is on the cooktop repair page.
Source: Maytag product help: F40 – Electric and Induction Cooktop; Maytag product help: F40 – 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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