Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF2
ApplianceCooktop
The surface cooking area on your Maytag electric cooktop is still hot when F2 appears. Start by taking the pans off that area.
Waiting is the cure
F2 goes away once the surface cooking area has cooled.
Switch the area back on and see F2 return? Then the cooktop is still too hot.
In that case turn the surface cooking area off again and give it time to cool.
Last resort: a power reset
For an F2 that will not leave, the final step on Maytag’s list is to switch the breaker(s) off for a minute and then on. Afterwards keep the cooktop in view for one minute to be sure F2 is not displayed, and verify operation.
Related Maytag cooktop codes
F2 E1: begins with F2, but concerns the cooktop control or wiring
F21: an overheating code for radiant and induction cooktops
Maytag cooktop repair in San Francisco
A cooktop that has cooled and been reset but still shows F2 should be seen by a technician. Call (415) 649-2156 for San Francisco and Bay Area visits, or read Maytag cooktop repair. Note how long it cooled, the reset you did and the model number.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F2 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 surface cooking area is still hot and needs to cool down.
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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