Error code · Cooktop

Maytag Electric Cooktop Codes F36 and F37: Induction Coil Sensor or Module Link

Medium · inspection needed

Code: F36 or F37
Appliance: Cooktop
Brand: Maytag
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What F36 or F37 means

On Maytag electric and induction cooktops, F36 and F37 point to a temperature sensor on an induction coil. On radiant element cooktops, F36 means there may be a problem with communication between the touch control module and the electronic control. You see the code and the affected cooking area may not heat. For all of them the brand's instruction is a one-minute breaker reset, followed by a one-minute watch to confirm the code does not display again.

Common causes of F36 or F37

Temperature sensor on an induction coil
Wiring to the sensor
Communication between the touch control module and the electronic control on radiant models
Power board

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Take the cooktop off power at the breaker(s) for a full minute. 2. Put the power back. 3. Keep watch for a minute to see whether the code reappears. 4. Test the cooking areas with a pan. 5. A returning code means the cooktop should stay off until it has been tested.

! Why to stop there

We first confirm whether your cooktop is induction or radiant, since the meaning differs
We test the sensor and its wiring before the board
Whatever we find, the written price comes before the work

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

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F36 or F37F36 or F37 questions

Which meaning applies to my cooktop?

An induction cooktop uses the coil sensor reading, while a radiant element cooktop uses the module link reading for F36. The model plate and the cooktop's look tell us which one applies to yours.

Will the sensor need replacing?

Not always. The code points to the sensor circuit, but a loose connection can look identical. We test the sensor and its wiring before replacing anything, and you approve a written price first.

Is F37 different from F36?

On induction cooktops the brand treats them together under one cause. We read the code on your display and test the sensor circuit it points to, starting with the connections before any part.

Book a visit

Still seeing F36 or F37?

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

(713) 936-6390