Overview
The Maytag MCIT8036SB is a 36-inch wide induction cooktop in black designed for fast, precise cooking. Power Boost delivers maximum power for faster boiling, while No Guess Presets provide convenient cooking modes for everyday results.
Key cooking features
- Power Boost: Designed to reach a boil about 2x faster than traditional electric cooktops (per manufacturer comparison).
- No Guess Presets: Cooking modes such as boil, sauté, and simmer.
- XL Cooking Zone: Extra-large element for oversized cookware; supports mixing and matching two smaller pans.
- Temp Cook™ Induction Technology: Sets a temperature and helps keep it steady by automatically adjusting heat.
- SmartBoil: Helps monitor water temperature until a boil is reached to reduce boil-overs/splatters (preset behavior).
- Fast-Cooling Induction Cooktop: Helps speed cleanup with quicker cool-down after cooking.
Construction / controls
- Fuel type: Electric induction
- Cooktop surface: Glass top
- Controls: Front
- Elements: 5 total with bridge/flex-style element support (per spec sheet)
Warranty (high level)
Includes a 10-year limited parts warranty on the elements and ceramic top, plus manufacturer warranty coverage referenced as part of the product documentation.
- Power Boost
- Maximum power for faster boiling (manufacturer comparison vs MEC8836HS/traditional electric).
- No Guess Presets
- Cooking modes such as boil, sauté, simmer, etc.
- XL Cooking Zone
- Extra-large element for oversized cookware; mix & match two smaller pans.
- Temp Cook™ Induction Technology
- Temperature control that helps maintain steadier temps via automatic adjustments.
- SmartBoil
- Monitors water temperature until boil is reached (preset behavior).
- Fast-Cooling Induction Cooktop
- Helps speed cleanup by cooling faster after cooking.
- Induction technology
- Heats cookware via induction (electric induction).
- Pan presence / size detection
- Pan detection and pan size sensing are listed in retailer general specs.