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Maytag · MCIT8030SB

30-Inch Wide Induction Cooktop

A straightforward 30-inch four-zone induction cooktop with Power Boost and local touch controls
Market statusCurrent 30-inch four-zone Maytag cooktopChecked Aug 21
Reference price$1,199 current U.S. tested-market priceExact black MCIT8030SB in Consumer Reports' current U.S. cooktop market
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported7 publishers · 4 independent
Next full checkAug 28, 2026Price checks run sooner
01

Ready to buy

Confirm the exact cooktop and installation

The retained reference is $1,199 current U.S. tested-market price. Authorized checkout, cutout work, branch circuit, magnetic cookware, ventilation and installation are separate. Have the seller and licensed installer confirm model, nameplate, circuit, junction, cutout, support, clearances and compatible wall oven before payment.

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Current market

The facts that change the ownership choice

Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.

QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis

Current price

$1,199 current U.S. tested-market price

Authorized checkout, cutout work, branch circuit, magnetic cookware, ventilation and installation are separate. Confirm stock, authorized U.S. support, tax, return terms and exact installation scope.

Checked 3 days agoDirect source1 evidence item

Induction-cooktop architecture

mainstream offline-first four-zone platform
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Cutout, counter depth and cabinet support

The exact 30-inch product and cutout drawings govern counter opening, vertical clearance, support rails, drawer conflict and any wall-oven pairing; a common width is not a drop-in-fit guarantee
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Width, zones, bridge and pan geometry

Four fixed round induction zones provide Power Boost and pan detection without a retained bridge or free-placement field. Pan diameter and spacing must be tested with the household's actual cookware
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items

Boost, sharing and detection boundary

Published zone wattage and boost are short-duration or managed claims within the appliance's total available power. Pan detection depends on magnetic material, flat base, size, centering and control state, so it does not guarantee recognition, speed, simmer or temperature.
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items

Nameplate, circuit and junction

Use the current 240/208 V nameplate, branch-protection table, factory conduit and grounded junction; neither a 30-inch label nor a prior radiant cooktop proves the existing circuit is suitable
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Ventilation and cookware

Use smooth, flat, magnetic cookware within the documented base geometry and lift it rather than slide it. Induction has no combustion at the surface but still requires ventilation sized and located for actual grease, smoke, steam, moisture and heat; nominal hood or downdraft airflow does not guarantee capture.
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Controls, app, offline use and privacy

Top-mounted local touch controls and lock require no app or account. Lock, timer and pan detection do not disconnect the unit or replace supervision
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Cleaning, glass, warranty and service

Maytag's owner center provides manuals, warranty and service routing. Clean only after residual heat clears and avoid impact and abrasive methods; a written warranty does not establish electronics or glass durability
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Burn, fire, electrical and implant safety

Use rated wiring and dry controls, supervise hot pans and oil, respect residual-heat indicators and keep children and metal objects away. Smother a small pan fire only if safe and never move it. Pacemaker or ICD users must follow their device maker and clinician's electromagnetic guidance rather than a universal dossier distance.
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items

Speed, simmer, temperature and reliability boundary

Manufacturer claims, zone ratings, boost, bridges, sensors, presets, independent high- and low-heat tests and self-selected owner experiences do not guarantee boil time, low simmer, pan or food temperature, scratch resistance, ventilation, reliability, durability, uptime, repair time or a cooking, health or safety outcome.
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis6 evidence items

Current verdict

The straightforward mainstream choice

MCIT8030SB fits a standard 30-inch replacement where four simple zones and local controls matter more than bridges, sensors, downdraft or a connected ecosystem.

Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis11 evidence items
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Other paths

The alternatives change what the 30-Inch Wide Induction Cooktop is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01lower upfront

Whirlpool

30-Inch Induction Cooktop

$898.99 current U.S. direct price
Best fit
lowest-price 30-inch local-control platform
Tradeoff
The 30 3/4 by 21 1/4-inch top uses the exact dimension guide and model-specific cutout; optional flush installation changes counter fabrication and sealing and does not create universal replacement fit Four fixed zones include boost, pan detection and optional assisted boil or frying with specified accessory cookware. The accessory alert is not universal pan-temperature measurement
Open the source
02premium

Frigidaire Professional

30-Inch Induction Cooktop

$1,399 current U.S. tested-market price
Best fit
local knob-control 30-inch professional-style platform
Tradeoff
The 30-inch top overlaps the exact cutout while the body, cable and junction need the manual's under-counter volume; only listed wall-oven combinations are permitted and adjacent cabinet support cannot be inferred Four zones include bridge control for compatible rectangular cookware. Physical knobs reduce glass-panel interactions but do not change pan-size, centering, boost-sharing or residual-heat limits
Open the source
04

What changed

The product has a history

Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.

  1. notable

    Current residential induction-cooktop evidence retained

    30-Inch Wide Induction Cooktop was checked against manufacturer identity, exact current U.S. price, installation and support, independent current-model evidence and bounded owner evidence.

Price record

The price history starts here

Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.

  1. $1,199 current U.S. tested-market price

    Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture

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Owner experience

What repeats after the purchase

Owner evidence is retained as a fit, circuit, cookware, controls, cleaning and service checklist for 30-Inch Wide Induction Cooktop, not a performance, failure or repair rate.

Reports are self-selected and span different counters, circuits, installers, cookware, food, ventilation, cleaning, accounts, firmware, climates and service regions. They cannot prove population speed, simmer, temperature, scratch, ventilation, reliability, electrical, fire, medical-device or repair outcomes.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence

replacement cutout, four-pan fit, Power Boost sharing, touch lock, glass care, junction and Maytag service

Self-selected exact-model discussions surface cutout surprises, countertop reinforcement, junction access, cookware recognition, touch-control behavior, fan sound, glass care, app setup, parts and service. Homes, circuits, counters, pans, cooking methods, cleaning and service regions differ, so these reports do not establish speed, simmer, temperature, failure or repair rates.

Choose it for simplicity after exact fit and circuit confirmation, not from the assumption that fewer features ensure reliability

1 evidence record
06

Sources

Why we believe the current view

The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.

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30-Inch Wide Induction Cooktop current manufacturer identityMaytag · identity

Maytag identifies MCIT8030SB as a straightforward 30-inch four-zone induction cooktop with Power Boost and local touch controls. The exact 30-inch product and cutout drawings govern counter opening, vertical clearance, support rails, drawer conflict and any wall-oven pairing; a common width is not a drop-in-fit guarantee

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30-Inch Wide Induction Cooktop current exact-model priceConsumer Reports · price

Exact black MCIT8030SB in Consumer Reports' current U.S. cooktop market. Authorized checkout, cutout work, branch circuit, magnetic cookware, ventilation and installation are separate

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30-Inch Wide Induction Cooktop exact installation and safety materialMaytag · specification

Use the current 240/208 V nameplate, branch-protection table, factory conduit and grounded junction; neither a 30-inch label nor a prior radiant cooktop proves the existing circuit is suitable The exact 30-inch product and cutout drawings govern counter opening, vertical clearance, support rails, drawer conflict and any wall-oven pairing; a common width is not a drop-in-fit guarantee

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30-Inch Wide Induction Cooktop support, cleaning and serviceMaytag · specification

Maytag's owner center provides manuals, warranty and service routing. Clean only after residual heat clears and avoid impact and abrasive methods; a written warranty does not establish electronics or glass durability Top-mounted local touch controls and lock require no app or account. Lock, timer and pan detection do not disconnect the unit or replace supervision

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MCIT8030SB current induction-cooktop test listingConsumer Reports · specification

Consumer Reports retains MCIT8030SB in its current induction-cooktop test market and separates controlled high-heat, low-heat and energy observations from brand-level owner reliability and satisfaction surveys. The listing does not guarantee results in a particular kitchen.

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MCIT8030SB bounded owner and installer discussionsInduction-cooktop owners and installers · consensus

Self-selected exact-model discussions surface cutout surprises, countertop reinforcement, junction access, cookware recognition, touch-control behavior, fan sound, glass care, app setup, parts and service. Homes, circuits, counters, pans, cooking methods, cleaning and service regions differ, so these reports do not establish speed, simmer, temperature, failure or repair rates.

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Current cooktop testing and buying guideConsumer Reports · consensus

Consumer Reports evaluates induction-cooktop high heat, low heat and annual usage cost under controlled conditions and keeps exact-model tests distinct from brand owner surveys.

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Induction cooktop electromagnetic-distance guidanceFDA-hosted implanted-device patient labeling · specification

FDA-hosted implanted cardiac-device labeling gives device-specific induction-cooktop distance guidance and directs patients to their implant manufacturer. A cooktop dossier cannot set a universal pacemaker or ICD clearance.

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Home cooking fire safetyNational Fire Protection Association · specification

NFPA cooking guidance emphasizes supervision, controlled handles and smothering rather than moving a pan fire. Induction removes a flame but not hot oil, pan, grease, steam or fire hazards.

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30-Inch Induction Cooktop defended alternativeWhirlpool · alternative

30-Inch Induction Cooktop is the lowest-price 30-inch local-control platform alternative at $898.99 current U.S. direct price.

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30-Inch Induction Cooktop defended alternativeFrigidaire Professional · alternative

30-Inch Induction Cooktop is the local knob-control 30-inch professional-style platform alternative at $1,399 current U.S. tested-market price.

Source type
manufacturer
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Manufacturer identity, exact current U.S. price, exact manual or support, independent current-model testing and bounded owner evidence were checked on August 21, 2026. This market covers complete current U.S.-supported residential built-in induction cooktops. It excludes ranges, portable single or dual burners, radiant and gas cooktops, commercial units, unsupported imports, retired or used-only models, packages and duplicates created only by color, trim or promotion. Preserve exact model and configuration; nominal width, overall glass and body dimensions, cutout range, corner radius, counter thickness and material, support rails, front and rear setback, cabinet and drawer clearance, under-counter ventilation, service removal and approved wall-oven pairing; fixed, bridge, flex or free-placement geometry, zone dimensions, vessel count, cookware base diameter and spacing, pan detection, boost duration and shared total power; exact 240/208 V nameplate, 60 Hz, listed branch protection, three- or four-wire factory conduit, junction, disconnect, grounding and qualified installation; magnetic flat cookware, adapters, griddles and sensor accessories; local touch or knob control, lock, timer, display, Wi-Fi, account, household roles, telemetry, privacy, cloud, updates and offline operation; separate hood or engineered downdraft, actual smoke, grease, moisture, plume, duct, filter and make-up-air conditions; ceramic glass, frames, coatings, sugar, foil, impact, scratches, cleaners, control area, ventilation and service access; written warranty, glass, electronics, sensors, fans, parts, labor, freight and technician geography; hot pans, residual heat, steam, oil and grease fire, glass breakage, electrical shock, child access and medical-implant electromagnetic guidance. No wattage, boost, bridge, sensor, preset, pan detection, surface label, app, independent test, owner report, warranty or service program guarantees boil speed, simmer stability, pan or food temperature, ventilation capture, scratch resistance, reliability, durability, uptime, repair time or any cooking, health or safety outcome.

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