Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeFC LR
ApplianceCooktop
Meaning of FC LR
Maytag’s electric and induction cooktops show FC LR when a left hotplate, whether the cooking surface, burner or element, may be having trouble. The wiring belonging to that hotplate falls under the same message.
Reset in four moves
Breaker(s) to off, held there for one minute.
Breaker(s) to on.
One more minute of watching the display for the code.
A quick test that the cooktop operates.
Still showing FC LR?
The listed owner step ends with the reset. When the code remains, the hotplate and its wiring are for a technician to inspect during a visit.
F12 lists a hotplate or wiring problem without naming a position.
Cooktop repair visits in San Francisco
People in San Francisco and the Bay Area can book Maytag cooktop repair by phoning (415) 649-2156. It speeds things along to know the FC LR code, the cooktop’s model number and what the breaker reset did.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so FC LR 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
FC LR may signal a problem with a left hotplate (cooking surface, burner or element) or its wiring.
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.
Seeing this code on your Maytag appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
F0 E4 is an internal communication fault on the touch control module of a Maytag electric cooktop. Reset the breaker, then book a technician if it returns.
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