Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF0 E4
ApplianceCooktop
The touch control module on a Maytag electric cooktop reports an internal communication error when F0 E4 is displayed. The product help offers a single owner action, and it is a power reset.
How to reset the cooktop
Find the circuit breaker(s) for the cooktop and switch them off. Wait a full minute.
Switch the breaker(s) back on.
Check the display for a minute to see that F0 E4 does not reappear.
Verify that the cooktop operates.
When it appears again
Trouble inside the touch control module cannot be cleared from the cooktop surface. Stop using the controls to chase it and arrange a technician visit.
F13: another communication error on the touch control module
F0 / F00: has its own steps about the control panel
Maytag cooktop repair in San Francisco and the Bay Area
Technicians handle F0 E4 for Maytag electric cooktops throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. Phone (415) 649-2156 or start at Maytag cooktop repair, and mention the model number and that the breaker reset has been done.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F0 E4 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
The touch control module has an internal communication error.
Important 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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