Code overview
- Error code
- F8
- Appliance
- Cooktop
F8 on a Maytag electric or induction cooktop points to the automatic shutoff of a surface cooking area that ran too long. The manual asks you to cool the area and reset power.
What this code means
F8
F8 appears when the surface cooking area has been in operation too long and its automatic shutoff was activated.
An F8 on a Maytag electric or induction cooktop is tied to the automatic shutoff. It says a surface cooking area has been in operation too long, and its automatic shutoff was activated.
What to do first
- Turn off the surface cooking area.
- Take the utensils off it and let the area cool.
- Switch the cooktop’s circuit breaker(s) off for one minute, then switch them back on.
- Watch the cooktop for one minute to see whether F8 comes back, then check that it operates normally.
Codes people mix up with F8
The help text for F8 gives no cause beyond the long run time, so it is easy to confuse with codes that also clear with a power reset:
- FC E0 is the electrical supply, wiring or Induction Module code.
- FC E1 points to the touchpad or its wiring.
- F6 E4 is another entry that lists only reset and service steps.
Maytag cooktop service in Los Angeles
If F8 returns after the cooling and power reset, call (310) 882-7671 for Maytag cooktop service in Los Angeles. Tell us the code, your cooktop model number and which of the steps above you already tried. More on our cooktop repair page.
Source: F8 – Electric and Induction Cooktop – Maytag Product Help; F8 – Electric Cooktop – Maytag Product Help
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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