Code overview
- Error code
- F42
- Appliance
- Cooktop
Meaning of F42 on a Maytag cooktop and the reset steps the manual gives.
What this code means
F42
A possible power control board or wiring problem.
The display reads F42 on your Maytag cooktop. F42 indicates there may be a problem with the cooktop power control board or its wiring.
Resetting the cooktop
- Turn off the circuit breaker(s) for the cooktop and leave them off for one minute.
- Close the breaker(s) so the cooktop has power again.
- Keep an eye on it for a minute; the code should not display again.
- Test that the cooktop runs normally again.
Still seeing F42 afterwards? Have a technician check the cooktop.
This F42 help text is written for electric and induction Maytag cooktops.
See also
- F43: this one is the related power control board message
- F40: worth comparing: a code that names the touchpad, the board and the wiring
- F58: the neighbouring board-or-wiring error
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: F42 – Electric and Induction Cooktop; Maytag product help: F42 – 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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