Service This manual is to be used by qualified appliance technicians only. Maytag does not assume any responsibility for property damage or personal injury for improper service procedures done by an unqualified person.
Important Information Important Notices for Servicers and Consumers Maytag will not be responsible for personal injury or property damage from improper service procedures. Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible, however, that during its lifetime a product may require service.
Table of Contents Important Information .................................................. 2 Safety Information Safety Procedures ................................................. 4 Safety Practices for Servicer .................................. 5 Before Installing ..................................................... 5 Receiving Cooktop ................................................. 5 Unpacking .............................................................. 5 Electrical Requirements ....................
Safety Information As with all appliances, there are certain rules to follow for safe operation. Verify everyone who operates the cooktop is familiar with the operations and with these precautions. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described. Pay close attention to the safety sections of this manual. Recognize the safety section by looking for the symbol or the word safety. Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution. ! ! WARNING General 1.
Safety Information Safety Practices for Servicer Electrical Requirements Safe and satisfactory operation of electric cooktops depends upon its design and proper installation. However, there is one more area of safety to be considered: 220-volt, 60 Hertz, individual circuit which is properly grounded, polarized and protected by a circuit breaker or fuse.
General Information This manual provides basic instructions and suggestions for handling, installing and servicing electric cooktops. Model Identification Rating Label and Ordering Replacement Parts The directions, information, and warnings in this manual are developed from experience with, and careful testing of the product. If the unit is installed according to this manual, it will operate properly and will require minimal servicing.
General Information Model Identification Parts and Accessories Complete registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing: Purchase replacement parts and accessories over the phone. To order accessories for your product call: • For Amana product call 1-800-843-0304 or visit the Web Site at www.amana.com • For Maytag product call 1-800-688-9900 or visit the Web Site at www.maytag.com • For Jenn-Air product call 1-800-536-6247 or visit the Web Site at www.jennair.
Troubleshooting Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death, disconnect power to cooktop before servicing, unless testing requires power. Problems Switch burns out immediately after installation. Element fails to heat; indicator light glows. Element too hot; no control of heat at any setting. Element too hot on HI setting only. Failed limit switch. Erratic operation of surface elements. Loose or broken wiring.
Component Testing Procedures ! WARNING To avoid electrical shock, personal injury, or death: disconnect power supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. Power Supply If no part of the cooktop operates or only part of it operates, the cause may be a problem in the power supply. 1. Verify supply circuit breakers or fuses are not tripped. Check rating. 2. Disconnect power source. Check terminals at terminal block for tightness. 3. Verify cooktop service wires are properly connected.
Component Testing Procedures ! WARNING To avoid electrical shock, personal injury, or death: disconnect power supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. SETTING APPROXIMATE SECONDS TIME ON OFF LOW 3 20 MED 5 7 HIGH Constant 0 4. Replace the control if it is not cycling properly. Calibration is not possible. The surface units and controls offer infinite heat settings. Controls must be pushed down before turning.
Component Testing Procedures ! WARNING To avoid electrical shock, personal injury, or death: disconnect power supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. Ribbon Elements−Power Disconnected 4 N 5 Small Element Continuity Test 1. Disconnect power from cooktop. Connect ohmmeter leads to element terminals. 2. Meter should indicate continuity. TOP 1 6 3 2 3. Remove wiring from switch. 4. If any contacts fail continuity test, replace infinite switch.
Disassembly Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death, disconnect power to cooktop before servicing, unless testing requires power. Disassembly Procedures for Models Listed Disassembly Procedures for Models Listed • AKT3040F/E/S • AKT3650F/E/S • • • • Main Top Removal 1. Disconnect power to cooktop. 2. Remove cooktop from cutout and place on a protected surface. 3. Remove control knobs from infinite switches.
Disassembly Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death, disconnect power to cooktop before servicing, unless testing requires power. Disassembly Procedures for Models Listed • • • • JEC8430ADB/W/F/N/S JEC8536ADB/W/F/N/S MEC5430BDB/W/S MEC5536BAB/W/S Main Top Removal 1. Disconnect power to cooktop. 2. Remove knobs from valve stems. NOTE: To remove knob(s), slide a rag under the knob and pull upward. 3.
Disassembly Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death, disconnect power to cooktop before servicing, unless testing requires power. Sensor Replacement Hi–Limit Switch Replacement 1. Remove main top, see "Main Top Removal" procedure. 2. Remove screws securing element clips to main top. 3. Lower element and remove screws securing sensor to element. 4. Disconnect wiring to sensor. 5. Replace sensor and reverse procedure to reinstall. 1.
Appendix A ©2003 Maytag Appliances Company 16022159 Rev.
Installation Instructions Installing Cabinetry Over Your Cooktop Electrical Wiring Information A = 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooktop and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet. The neutral of this unit is grounded to the frame through the solid copper grounding wire.
Installation Instructions Junction Box Connection Notice To Installer Junction box is not supplied with cooktop. Junction box must be U.L. or C.S.A. listed and meet NEC and Mobile Home Manufactures Association Standards. Follow accompanying instruction carefully. • Three-wire conductor junction box allowed for residental usage in United States. • Four-wire conductor junction box required in Canada and for most mobile home installations, but can be used for residental.
Installation Instructions This is the first page of the Installation Instruction (see part number listed in the bottom right corner for complete set of instructions. A–4 16022159 Rev.
Installation Instructions This is the first page of the Installation Instruction (see part number listed in the bottom right corner for complete set of instructions. ©2003 Maytag Appliances Company 16022159 Rev.
Installation Instructions This is the first page of the Installation Instruction (see part number listed in the bottom right corner for complete set of instructions. A–6 16022159 Rev.