Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
VERIFIED
Error codeF61
ApplianceCooktop
Four areas are listed behind F61 on a Maytag electric or induction cooktop:
the user interface (touch control)
the power control module
the associated wiring
the electrical supply
The short reset in the manual
Switch the cooktop’s breaker(s) off and give it a minute without power. Then switch the breaker(s) on. Check the display for the next minute to see if the code reappears, and confirm that the cooktop runs normally.
After the reset
If F61 shows again, a technician needs to look at the cooktop. Telling the four possibilities apart takes testing that an owner should not attempt.
San Francisco and Bay Area homes can book Maytag cooktop repair on (415) 649-2156. State that F61 was displayed, give the model number, and say you cycled the breaker once.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F61 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
F61 may involve the touch control, the power control module, the associated wiring, or the electrical supply.
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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