Maytag Electric cooktop Parts — Browse All Models

Top replacement parts for Maytag electric cooktops

• Infinite burner switch. The infinite burner switch turns a surface element on and off and controls the amount of heat that the surface element provides.
• Burner knob. The burner knob attaches to the stem of the infinite burner switch and lets you turn the element on and off and control heat level.
• Power cord. The power cord supplies electric current to the cooktop.
• Indicator light. The indicator light turns on when you're using a surface burner.

Replacing a radiant surface element in your Maytag electric cooktop

• Shut off the house circuit breakers for the cooktop or unplug the cooktop to disconnect electrical power.
• Remove the screws from the brackets that hold the cooktop in the counter. Carefully lift the cooktop up and set it on the counter.
• Remove the screws that secure the glass top to the burner box. Lift the glass top off of the burner box and set it on a protected surface.
• Carefully remove the wires from the element. Release the locking tabs on the mounting bracket for the radiant element and remove the bracket. Pull the radiant element off of the main glass top and discard the radiant element.
• Position the new radiant element on the cooktop and secure it with the mounting bracket. Connect the wires to the new element.
• Position the glass top on the burner box and secure it with the mounting screws.
• Lower the cooktop into the counter. Reinstall the mounting bracket screws.
• Turn on the electric power to the cooktop.