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Question posted by brianshawns4 on April 7th, 2020

Cooktop 4 Wire To Home 3 Wire No Plug.

I bought a new Maytag cooktop MEC5430bdw it has 4 wires my home where old cook top was only has 3 wires red black an open copper wire can I wire this are have to run new 4 wire to the box.

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Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on April 7th, 2020 8:55 AM
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This is the wiring diagram for this Maytag cook top.


Please click here

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/maytag-mec5430bdw-electric-maytag-cooking-parts-c-461666_461667_461740.html


Thanks


Techygirl

Related Maytag MEC5430BDW Manual Pages

User Guide - Page 1

... have questions, call: 1-800-688-9900 (U.S.A.) 1-800-688-2002 (Canada) 1-800-688-2080 ( U.S. ELECTRIC COOKTOPS ® Installer: Please leave this manual with this manual for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.maytag.com For service information, see page 7. TTY for future reference. SAFETY Pages 1-2 ○ ○...
User Guide - Page 2

...to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as fumes could ignite clothing or potholder. In Case of cooktop, not out into the room or ... your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not let cooking grease or other bulky cloth which COULD result in a steam burn. NEVER pick up or move a...
User Guide - Page 3

...dark in rooms where the fumes from accumulating on the cooktop. Clean range hood and filters frequently to prevent grease or other parts of electric shock. Birds have had sufficient time to cool. ... NEVER touch surface elements or areas near surface elements may become hot enough to overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine and overheated non-stick cookware may be hot even though they could...
User Guide - Page 4

...turn knob to Hi. After cooking, turn to the left to continue cooking covered foods or steam foods. Remove pan. It will be set on the surface elements. A red indicator light will affect the ...element. 2. Always reduce setting to a lower heat when liquids begin to boil or foods begin to cook. 6-8: (medium high) Use to maintain slow boil for deep fat frying or sauteing. Maintain fast...
User Guide - Page 5

...surface may cause stains on the cooking surface after each use foil or foil-type containers. This is normal. ➢ When a control is turned on, a red glow can be removed promptly....authorized Maytag Servicer. ❚ If a spillover occurs while cooking, immediately clean the spill from the cooking area. Using extreme care, wipe spill with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop. ...
User Guide - Page 6

... after each knob, match flat part of knob opening with a damp paper towel and Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part No. 20000001)**. soapy water,... and restore luster, follow with a damp paper towel and let stand 30-45 minutes (2-3 hours for nonstick cookware. Apply a thin layer of ...as possible. Wipe with one of pad is allowed to cook on by covering the paper towel with one of the ...
User Guide - Page 7

... properly. ❚ Voltage to electric circuit in house. Do not slide glass or metal pans across top. Use the recommended cleaning agents. When cool, clean with soiled cloth or sponge. Pan bottom not clean. 4. Make sure pan bottom is normal. Before You Call For Service NOTHING ON THE COOKTOP OPERATES. ❚ Check...
User Guide - Page 8

... original purchase date is reported to Maytag within 30 days from accident, alteration, misuse... for repairs. Costs associated with electrical or plumbing codes, or use... to correct house wiring or plumbing. 2. MAYTAG SHALL NOT BE ...home of consumables or cleaning products not approved by this limited warranty. If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Maytag...
Installation Instructions - Page 1

...inches and centimeters) E G F FOUR-ELEMENT RADIANT COOKTOPS DIMENSIONS inches cm A 29-1/16 + 1/16 74.0 + 0.2 B 20-3/8 + 1/16 51.9 + 0.2 C 2-1/8 min. unit may be performed only by an authorized Maytag...- SAVE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE IMPORTANT: Installation...G A F F G B B FIVE-ELEMENT RADIANT COOKTOPS DIMENSIONS inches cm A 34-9/16 + 1/16 87.9 + 0.2 B 20...
Installation Instructions - Page 2

...installing a range hood that the electrical wiring and hookup be properly grounded in accordance with approved connectors. Check with local wiring code. RATING ON SERIAL PLATE 0 - 4.8 4.9 - 6.9 7.0 - 9.9 10.0 - 11.9 12.0 - 14.9 RECOMMENDED MINIMUM CIRCUIT PROTECTION IN AMPRES 20 30 40 50 60 WIRE SIZE (AWG) 12 10 8 8 6 2 Use copper or aluminum wire. The chart below recommends the...
Installation Instructions - Page 3

Make electrical wire connection to insure control knobs operate all elements properly. 3 Provide cutout in the cutout. 4. Test to unit. If knob cannot be easily removed, tuck folds of these instructions. Remove the cooktop from the carton and place it upside down over two soft pads making sure control knobs do not interfere with...
Parts List - Page 1

Product Type - Part Description ©2005 Maytag Services Model Number - Repair Parts List MODEL NUMBER MEC5430BDW COOKTOP When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following information: - Part Number -
Parts List - Page 2

Section: TOP ASSEMBLY Model: MEC5430BDW C15-589 1
Parts List - Page 3

... 74007884 2 74011408 3 74007885 4 74007838 TOP, GLASS (WHT) TAPE, FOAM (30") KNOB (WHT) KNOB (WHT) GROMMET ELEMENT (1800W) Note: ELEMENT (LF) ...1200W) SUPPORT, ELEMENT - 8111P474-60 MANUAL, USE & CARE - 74007564 MANUAL, USE & CARE - 74007881 - 20001080 - 74007585 WIRES, LOOSE COOKTOP CLEANING CREME 4 OZ RAZOR, SCRAPER Series Qty 10 1 10 1 10 4 12 4 10 4 10 1 11 1 11...
Parts List - Page 4

Section: BODY Model: MEC5430BDW C14-792 3
Parts List - Page 5

... *Color Code (-)=Not Shown #=Series, Serial Prefix or Run No., N=Not Available 4 Description 1 74007835 2 74007840 2 74007841 2 74007842 3 74007858 4 74010995 BOTTOM, BURNER BOX SWITCH, INFINITE Note: SWITCH, INFINITE (LF/RR) SWITCH... 7 74004222 HOT LIGHT/WIRE HARNESS ASY Note: (INCLDS 2 IND LIGHTS/HARNESS) GROMMET, ANTI-SHORT - 74007844 GROMMET Note: GROMMET, WIRE (BLK) 8 74007843 COVER...
Parts List - Page 6

Section: WIRING INFORMATION Model: MEC5430BDW 15003183 5

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    ...the receptacle. To replace the coil element: Line up openings in the burner bowl with a mild dish detergent. ...it will not affect cooking performance. To clean the drip bowls: Once cool, remove coil elements. Ceramic glass cooktop Error messages - Indicator... remove them in the edge of drip bowls during cooking may damage wiring. This discoloration, or crazing, is pushed into the...
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    Hot surface indicator lights On all models A red indicator light will remain on after the control is turned off my cooktop? The hot surface indicator light is hot. Why do some models A... cooled. Sabbath Mode - On some lights stay on , even after I use my cooktop? Oven It will glow when any cooking area is located near the control knobs. Why do  lights come on . 
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    ...;not connected to gas, have verified gas is cool. These spills may be cleaned as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are set on the area using a hair blow dryer. Reinstall the burner cap... must be sparking to the burner cap. Turn off the appliance and check to correct house wiring. To avoid chipping, do not have the receptacle checked and if it online by blowing cool air...

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