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Maytag Cooktop Indicator or Hot Light On: Control Left on or Element Hot

Low risk · DIY check OK

Code: Indicator or Hot Light On
Appliance: Cooktop
Brand: Maytag
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What Indicator or Hot Light On means

On Maytag electric cooktops, the indicator or hot light stays lit while a cooktop control is still switched on or while an element is too hot to touch safely. After cooking, the light is expected to glow until the glass cools. When it stays lit well after every control is off and the surface is cool, the light may be tied to a stuck control signal, and a power reset is the first check.

Common causes of Indicator or Hot Light On

A control left on, or a key reading as pressed
Normal leftover heat in the glass or element
Control circuit holding the hot-surface light after cool-down

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Confirm that every cooktop control is off. 2. Let the cooktop cool until the glass feels cool. 3. If the light is still on, turn the cooktop breaker off for one minute, then back on. 4. Watch for another minute to see whether the light returns, then test each cooking area.

! Why to stop there

A light that returns after reset suggests the control circuit still needs testing
We check whether the light follows real surface heat or stays on regardless
We compare the light with real surface heat to see whether it is lying or telling the truth

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Cooktop codes

Indicator or Display FlashingMaytag Cooktop Indicator or Display Flashing: A Held Key or the Wrong Pan LockMaytag Cooktop Lock: Control Lock Is on Other F CodeMaytag Cooktop Other F Codes: Touchpad, Power Board or Wiring UMaytag Cooktop Code U: No Pan, Keep Warm or Power Supply FC E1Maytag Cooktop Code FC E1: Touchpad or Its Wiring FC E4Maytag Cooktop Code FC E4: Harness Between Touchpad and Induction Module FC LF, FC LR, FC RF or FC RRMaytag Cooktop Codes FC LF, FC LR, FC RF and FC RR: A Hotplate or Its Wiring H or HOTMaytag Cooktop Code H or HOT: Surface Still Too Hot to Touch

Indicator or Hot Light OnIndicator or Hot Light On questions

How long does the hot light normally stay on?

It stays on until the cooking area is cool enough to touch, which can be a long time after a high setting. A light that outlasts that wait is the one worth checking.

Should I worry if a burner seems to be heating with the light on?

Turn the cooktop off at the breaker if any area heats while its control is off. Then book a test, because that points past a simple display question.

Will a reset erase my settings?

The cooktop has no stored cooking program to lose. The reset only restarts the control, so there is little downside in trying it once before you call.

Book a visit

Still unsure about Indicator or Hot Light On?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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