Maytag Cooktops: Gas, Electric and Induction Models
Maytag cooktops come in 30- and 36-inch gas, radiant electric and induction models, from a 4-burner gas cooktop to induction with Power Boost and SmartBoil.
Maytag cooktops on our site come in gas, radiant electric and induction, each in a 30-inch and a 36-inch size. The gas models list power burners up to 18,000 BTU, and the induction models list Power Boost and SmartBoil.
This guide compares six Maytag cooktops using the details on each product page. For help choosing a fuel, see our guide to electric vs induction, or browse all Maytag cooktops.
- The MCIT8030SB (4 zones) and MCIT8036SB (5 zones) are induction cooktops with Temp Cook, Power Boost and SmartBoil, and a 3700-watt top element.
- The MEC8830HS is a 30-inch radiant electric cooktop with a reversible grill/griddle.
- The MEC8836HS is a 36-inch radiant cooktop with 5 elements and a hot surface indicator light.
- The MGC7430DS is a 30-inch gas cooktop with 4 burners, a 15,000 BTU power burner and continuous cast-iron grates.
- The MGC9536DS is a 36-inch gas cooktop with 5 sealed burners and an 18,000 BTU top burner.
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Induction Pick: Maytag MCIT8030SB
Maytag MCIT8030SB 30 inch Induction Cooktop with 4 Cooking Zones Elements, Temp Cook Induction Technology, Power Boost, SmartBoil, in Black
The MCIT8030SB is a 30-inch induction cooktop in Black with 4 cooking zones. It lists Temp Cook induction technology, Power Boost and SmartBoil, plus a 3700-watt top element and digital controls. Induction heats the pan directly, so it responds fast when you change the setting.
- Power Boost and SmartBoil
- 3700 W top element
- Temp Cook technology
- Needs induction-ready pans
- Griddle sold separately
Five-Zone Induction: Maytag MCIT8036SB
Maytag MCIT8036SB 36 inch Induction Cooktop with 5 Cooking Zones Elements, Temp Cook Induction Technology, Power Boost , SmartBoil, in Black
The MCIT8036SB is the 36-inch version, with 5 cooking zones. It lists the same Temp Cook technology, Power Boost, SmartBoil and 3700-watt top element as the MCIT8030SB.
- 5 cooking zones
- Power Boost and SmartBoil
- Digital controls
- Needs induction-ready pans
- Needs a 36-inch space
Grill/Griddle Pick: Maytag MEC8830HS
Maytag MEC8830HS 30 inch Electric Cooktop with 4 Radiant Elements, Reversible Grill/Griddle (Stainless Steel)
The MEC8830HS is a 30-inch radiant electric cooktop with 4 elements and a reversible grill/griddle. Its top element lists 3000 watts, and it uses knob controls.
- Reversible grill/griddle
- Knob controls
- 3000 W top element
- 4 elements
36-Inch Electric Pick: Maytag MEC8836HS
Maytag MEC8836HS 36-inch Electric Cooktop with 5 Radiant Elements, 3000 Watts Cooking Power, Hot Surface Indicator Light in Stainless Steel
The MEC8836HS is a 36-inch radiant electric cooktop with 5 elements, a 3000-watt top element, knob controls and a hot surface indicator light.
- 5 radiant elements
- Knob controls
- Hot surface indicator light
- Needs a 36-inch space
30-Inch Gas Pick: Maytag MGC7430DS
Maytag MGC7430DS 30 inch Gas Cooktop with 4 Burners, 15,000 BTU Power Burner and Simmer Burner, DuraClean Continuous Cast-Iron Grates in Stainless Steel
The MGC7430DS is a 30-inch gas cooktop with 4 burners, including a 15,000 BTU power burner and a simmer burner. It has DuraClean continuous cast-iron grates, so you can slide pots across the top, and a gas conversion kit is included.
- Continuous cast-iron grates
- Power and simmer burners
- Gas conversion kit included
- 4 burners
36-Inch Gas Pick: Maytag MGC9536DS
Maytag MGC9536DS 36 inch Wide Gas Cooktop with 5 Sealed Burners, 18000 BTU Heating Power, DuraGuard Protective Finish in Stainless Steel
The MGC9536DS is a 36-inch gas cooktop with 5 sealed burners and an 18,000 BTU top burner. It has a DuraGuard protective finish, and a gas conversion kit is included.
- 18,000 BTU top burner
- 5 sealed burners
- DuraGuard protective finish
- Needs a 36-inch space
Maytag Cooktops Compared
Gas 30 | Electric 30 | Induction 30 | Gas 36 | Electric 36 | Induction 36 | |
| Model | MGC7430DS | MEC8830HS | MCIT8030SB | MGC9536DS | MEC8836HS | MCIT8036SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $798 | $898 | $1,198 | $798 | $998 | $1,298 |
| Fuel | Gas | Radiant electric | Induction | Gas | Radiant electric | Induction |
| Width | 30" | 30 13/16" | 30 4/5" | 36" | 36 1/16" | 36 2/7" |
| Burners or zones | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Top output | 15,000 BTU | 3000 W | 3700 W | 18,000 BTU | 3000 W | 3700 W |
| Controls | Knobs | Knobs | Digital | Not listed | Knobs | Digital |
| Gas conversion kit |  | Electric model | Electric model | | Electric model | Electric model |
| View | View | View | View | View | View |
Gas, Radiant or Induction?
Gas gives you a visible flame and works with any pan, and Maytag's gas models include a conversion kit for propane. Radiant electric heats elements under smooth glass. Induction uses a magnetic field to heat the pan itself, so it responds fast, but it needs pans that a magnet sticks to.
- Gas: MGC7430DS, MGC9536DS
- Radiant electric: MEC8830HS, MEC8836HS
- Induction: MCIT8030SB, MCIT8036SB
30 or 36 Inches?
A 30-inch cooktop fits the most common counter cutout. The 36-inch models in this guide add a fifth burner or zone and more space between big pots. Check the cutout size on the product page before you reuse an existing opening.
Power Needs
The electric and induction models in this guide list 208 volts on their spec sheets, which usually means they run on a 208 or 240-volt circuit. Have an electrician confirm the circuit and breaker size before installation.
How to Choose a Maytag Cooktop
- 01
Pick the fuelChoose gas, radiant electric or induction based on your hookups and cookware.
- 02
Measure the cutoutCompare the counter opening with the cutout listed on the product page.
- 03
Choose 4 or 5 burnersPick 30 inches for 4 burners or zones, or 36 inches for 5.
- 04
Plan the hoodPair the cooktop with a hood at least as wide as the cooktop.
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Shop Maytag cooktopsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Maytag make an induction cooktop?
Yes. The MCIT8030SB is a 30-inch induction cooktop with 4 zones, and the MCIT8036SB is a 36-inch model with 5 zones.
Which Maytag cooktop has a griddle?
The MEC8830HS radiant electric cooktop has a reversible grill/griddle.
Can Maytag gas cooktops run on propane?
The MGC7430DS and MGC9536DS list a gas conversion kit as included.
Which Maytag cooktop has the strongest gas burner?
The 36-inch MGC9536DS lists an 18,000 BTU top burner. The MGC7430DS lists a 15,000 BTU power burner.
What sizes do Maytag cooktops come in?
The models in this guide come in 30-inch and 36-inch sizes.
