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Maytag Range Hot Light Staying On: Cooktop Control or Element Still Warm

The hot light or indicator on a Maytag electric or gas freestanding or slide-in range, such as the MER8850DS, stays on when a cooktop control is still switched on or when an element or burner is…

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

What Indicator or Hot Light On a Range means

The hot light or indicator on a Maytag electric or gas freestanding or slide-in range, such as the MER8850DS, stays on when a cooktop control is still switched on or when an element or burner is still too hot to touch safely. It is a protective reminder and normally goes out once everything cools. A light that remains lit after you checked the controls and gave the surface time to cool is what we want to look at.

Common causes of Indicator or Hot Light On a Range

Surface control still on
Normal heat remaining in the element or burner
Indicator circuit that did not clear after cooling

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check that every cooktop control is in the off position. 2. Let the cooktop cool. 3. If the light is still on, switch off the range's breaker for one minute. 4. Switch the breaker back on. 5. Watch the cooktop for one minute and make sure it works normally. Keep the surface clear while the light is on.

! Why to stop there

A light that outlasts the cooling time points to the indicator circuit or the control, which only testing can tell apart.
We check the control and wiring first, since a part is not always needed.
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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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Indicator or Hot Light On a RangeIndicator or Hot Light On a Range questions

Is a lit hot light dangerous?

It is a warning, not a danger by itself. It tells you the surface may burn you. Keep hands, towels and children away until it goes out.

How long should I wait before worrying?

Give the cooktop plenty of time to cool, since glass holds heat. If the light stays on long after the surface feels cool and every knob or key is off, try the breaker reset.

Can I keep cooking with the light on?

If the cooktop works normally, you can, but use caution. If a burner will not turn off or the light never clears, stop using it and call us.

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