What F36 or F37 Means
JennAir documents F36 and F37 together on one page, and describes them as a problem with a temperature sensor on an induction coil. Every induction coil has its own sensor watching the glass above it, and this pair of codes says one of those sensors is no longer reporting sensibly.
Common Causes of F36 or F37
- A coil temperature sensor that has failed or come away from the glass
- A broken sensor lead between the coil and the power module
- Heat damage to the sensor after repeated boil-dry events on that zone
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Let the cooktop cool completely, then reset at the breaker for a minute and note which zone refuses to work afterwards - that identifies the coil for the technician before they arrive.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- A coil sensor that has lost contact with the glass under-reads, which means the zone loses the protection that stops it overheating your worktop.
- The coils sit on sprung mounts set to a precise height, and one refitted even slightly low heats unevenly and hums against the surface.
- Work at coil level is surrounded by high-current induction wiring, and the module capacitors hold charge after the supply is cut.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
Technical Reference
- Code
- F36 or F37
- Appliance
- JennAir cooktop
- Maker documentation
- JennAir owner manuals and use & care guides
- Checked
- September 2026
Code meanings can change between control generations. Before acting on a code, match the full model number on your appliance's rating label against the manual for that model. We are an independent repair service, not affiliated with Whirlpool Corporation.