Maytag MEC7430WB Use & Care Guide - Page 10

Troubleshooting - instructions

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TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Cooktop has flashing lights ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■ Is the cooktop wired properly? See Installation Instructions. Cooktop will not operate ■ Is the control knob set correctly? Push in knob before turning to a setting. Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop ■ Is the cookware the proper size? Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area. ■ Are there lights on the cooktop flashing on and off? 1. Make sure the cooktop controls are OFF. 2. If the cooktop lights continue to flash, disconnect power or unplug the cooktop. 3. After a few seconds, reconnect power or plug in the cooktop. 4. If the lights continue to blink on and off, call for service. Cooktop cooking results not what expected ■ Is the proper cookware being used? See "Cookware" section. ■ Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See "Cooktop Controls" section. ■ Is the cooktop level? Level the cooktop. See the Installation Instructions. 10

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Is the cooktop wired properly?
See Installation Instructions.
Cooktop will not operate
Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop has flashing lights
Are there lights on the cooktop flashing on and off?
1.
Make sure the cooktop controls are OFF.
2.
If the cooktop lights continue to flash, disconnect power
or unplug the cooktop.
3.
After a few seconds, reconnect power or plug in the
cooktop.
4.
If the lights continue to blink on and off, call for service.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
Is the proper cookware being used?
See “Cookware” section.
Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See “Cooktop Controls” section.
Is the cooktop level?
Level the cooktop. See the Installation Instructions.