Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF03
ApplianceCooktop
F03 at a glance
An internal communication error on the touch control module is what F03 stands for on a Maytag electric cooktop. Maytag attaches only one instruction to it for owners.
The one owner step: reset the power
Power down: switch the cooktop’s circuit breaker(s) off and keep them off for one minute.
Power up: switch the breaker(s) on again.
Watch the cooktop for a minute so you can see the error code does not come back.
Verify that the cooktop operates.
Other Maytag cooktop codes to compare
F0 E4: same touch control communication fault, same reset
F22: also reported as a touch control module error
Repair visits for Maytag cooktops in San Francisco
Should F03 return after the reset, the touch control probably needs a technician. We serve San Francisco and the Bay Area on (415) 649-2156; the page for Maytag cooktop repair has the details. Keep the model number close and tell us the breaker reset did not hold.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F03 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 cooktop reports an internal communication error on its touch control module.
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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