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JennAir - 36" Oblivion Built-In Electric Cooktop with Auto Sensor Cooking - Black

Model: JIC4536KB
SKU: 6499849
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  • Key Specs
    • Color Finish: Black
    • Product Height: 4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 36 3/10 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 21 3/10 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Cooktop Surface Type: Smoothtop (On electric cooktops, coil elements are typically more durable and tend to provide more evenly conducted heat than smoothtops. However, smoothtops may be easier to clean and have a distinctive streamlined appearance.)
    • Number of Elements: 5
    • App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
  • General
    • Brand: JennAir
    • Model Number: JIC4536KB
    • Product Name: 36" Oblivion Built-In Electric Cooktop with Auto Sensor Cooking
    • Color: Black
    • Color Finish: Black
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 36 3/10 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 21 3/10 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Standardized Width: 36 inches (An approximated measurement (exact width may differ slightly) determined by the manufacturer in accordance with industry standards. Standardized sizes are intended to assist consumers when purchasing appliances and planning for installation.)
    • Product Weight: 49 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Features
    • Downdraft Ventilation: false (This ventilation system, typically integrated right into the cooktop, pulls smoke and fumes downward in order to ventilate them away from the cooking area. If a range hood is not an option due to your cooktop location or you need more cabinet space above the cooking surface, downdraft ventilation will save space while ensuring smoke and odors are still being ventilated.)
    • Installs Over Built-In Oven: true
    • Control Type: Digital
    • Control Location: Top
    • Digital Display: true
    • Power-On Indicator Light(s): true
    • Fingerprint Resistant: false
    • Hot Surface Indicator(s): true (Visual indicators turn on when the cooktop surface is hot and remain on until it is cooled, acting as a convenient safety reminder.)
    • Child Lock: false (Setting that allows appliance to be temporarily locked to prevent use.)
    • Form Factor: Cooktop (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
    • Portable: false
    • Wireless Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
  • Cooktop Features
    • Cooktop Surface Type: Smoothtop (On electric cooktops, coil elements are typically more durable and tend to provide more evenly conducted heat than smoothtops. However, smoothtops may be easier to clean and have a distinctive streamlined appearance.)
    • Cooktop Surface Material: Glass
    • Number of Elements: 5
    • Bridge Element: false (This feature is an additional heating element located between two individual burners. When this is enabled, the individual burners and the bridge element act as one connected cooktop. This equal heat distribution on the cooktop surface helps accommodate larger cookware, such as roaster pans or griddles.)
    • Specialty Element(s): 0
  • Included
    • Power Cord Included: false (Connects your product to an electrical outlet, allowing for immediate use (provided that other installation requirements are met).)
    • Griddle Included: false
  • Power
    • Auto Shut-Off: false (Feature automatically turns off the product.)
    • Cooktop Power Source: Electric
  • Element Wattage
    • Element 1 Wattage: 2100 watts
    • Element 2 Wattage: 3000 watts
    • Element 3 Wattage: 1800 watts
    • Element 4 Wattage: 1800 watts
    • Element 5 Wattage: 2100 watts
  • Electrical
    • Wattage: 11880 watts (Measurement of electrical power.)
    • Amperage: 50 amperes (Strength of electrical current.)
    • Voltage: 240 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ADA Compliant: true (Meets standards set by the Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design)
    • Chemical Disclosures: This product may contain one or more regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. Mandatory reporting is not required until January 1, 2025.  Whirlpool Corporation is in the process of gathering more information on PFAS use across our supplier base, and will update this disclosure as we learn more. For more information about chemicals in this product, visit www.jennair.com/regulatory.html. [Este producto puede contener una o más sustancias perfluoroalquilo y polifluoroalquilo reguladas o PFAS. No se requieren informes obligatorios hasta el 1 de enero de 2025. Whirlpool Corporation está en el proceso de recopilar más información sobre el uso de PFAS en nuestra base de proveedores y actualizará esta divulgación a medida que sepamos más. Para obtener más información sobre los químicos en este producto, visite www.jennair.com/regulatory.html.] (The disclosure of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) and/or other chemicals.)
    • ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 2 years
    • Warranty - Labor: 2 years
  • Compatibility
    • App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
  • Other
    • UPC: 883049546797

Defy the mundane with JennAir Induction Cooktops—the precision of a gas cooktop and the minimalist appeal of sleek glass. Discover new culinary techniques, guided by Assisted Cooking on a surface that converts the cookware into the heat source.

  • Auto Sensor Cooking: Savor the outcome—not the process. Intuitive sensors constantly measure temperature throughout cooking and the system adjusts automatically for a frictionless experience when using dedicated cookware (pot W11463464 and pan W11463466 sold separately).
  • Assisted Cooking: Precisely selects an optimal power level to bring water to a boil, simmer delicate sauces or melt chocolate.
  • Versatile Installation: Install without limits. This JennAir cooktop can be installed true flush or semi-flush at 3mm above any level countertop, including an island or peninsula.
  • Oblivion Glass Design: Sleek black glass that seizes its surroundings. Lose yourself in the depths of infinite possibilities that dare you to explore your limits.
  • Lustre Brushed Metal Design: Blur the lines of temptation with tight corners of lustrous brushed metal that will leave you reeling.
  • Magnetic Induction: Magnetism with a pulse. A surface that heats only the induction cookware for fierce, flexible power.
  • Emotive Controls: Striking, intuitive and inviting controls with clear, white LEDs unleash performance at your touch.
  • Auto Sensor Fry: Automatically regulates the temperature of the pan and notifies you when it has reached the ideal conditions for frying when using dedicated cookware (pot W11463464 and pan W11463466 sold separately).
  • Auto Sensor Boil: This intelligent option quickly brings water to boil, notifies you that it has reached a boil, then adjusts the power level to maintain a rolling boil when using dedicated cookware (pot W11463464 and pan W11463466 sold separately).
  • Assisted Simmer: Helps foods to not burn or stick to the pan by selecting the optimal power level for cooking sauces and delicate foods.
  • Assisted Boil: Precisely selects the optimal power level to bring water and other liquids to a boil quickly.
  • Assisted Melt: Helps delicate foods melt without scorching by selecting the optimal power level.
  • Pan Detection: Each sensor-driven element activates upon contact with the right-sized induction cookware, and automatically switches off when cookware is removed.
  • Performance Boost: Quickly heat cookware, boil liquids and sear meats by raising the cooking temperature above the highest setting for up to 5 minutes, available on all induction elements.
  • Kitchen Timer: The kitchen timer can be set in minutes and counts down the set time. Setting a kitchen timer will remind you when it's time to check your food.
  • Power On Indicator Light: See at a glance that power is on for an electric radiant element.
  • Control Lock: Control Lock prevents unintended use of the cooktop and ensures complete, simple cleaning of the controls.
  • Traditional Installation: Sleek and with a beveled edge, this JennAir cooktop installs and sits higher than 3mm on any level countertop, including an island or peninsula.
  • Install Over Single Wall Oven: Versatility and functionality converge with the ability to install in a countertop above a JennAir single wall oven.
  • ADA Compliant: Designed to meet ADA standards when installed according to the ADA guidelines.
  • Serviced by a Select Few: We narrowed down our dedicated network to only the most experienced providers. Armed with extensive access to products and knowledge, their expertise is unmatched.
  • Auto Sensor Cooking: Savor the outcome—not the process. Intuitive sensors constantly measure temperature throughout cooking and the system adjusts automatically for a frictionless experience when using dedicated cookware (pot W11463464 and pan W11463466 sold separately).
  • Assisted Cooking: Precisely selects an optimal power level to bring water to a boil, simmer delicate sauces or melt chocolate.
  • Versatile Installation: Install without limits. This JennAir cooktop can be installed true flush or semi-flush at 3mm above any level countertop, including an island or peninsula.
  • Oblivion Glass Design: Sleek black glass that seizes its surroundings. Lose yourself in the depths of infinite possibilities that dare you to explore your limits.
  • Lustre Brushed Metal Design: Blur the lines of temptation with tight corners of lustrous brushed metal that will leave you reeling.
  • Magnetic Induction: Magnetism with a pulse. A surface that heats only the induction cookware for fierce, flexible power.
  • Emotive Controls: Striking, intuitive and inviting controls with clear, white LEDs unleash performance at your touch.
  • Auto Sensor Fry: Automatically regulates the temperature of the pan and notifies you when it has reached the ideal conditions for frying when using dedicated cookware (pot W11463464 and pan W11463466 sold separately).
  • Auto Sensor Boil: This intelligent option quickly brings water to boil, notifies you that it has reached a boil, then adjusts the power level to maintain a rolling boil when using dedicated cookware (pot W11463464 and pan W11463466 sold separately).
  • Assisted Simmer: Helps foods to not burn or stick to the pan by selecting the optimal power level for cooking sauces and delicate foods.
  • Assisted Boil: Precisely selects the optimal power level to bring water and other liquids to a boil quickly.
  • Assisted Melt: Helps delicate foods melt without scorching by selecting the optimal power level.
  • Pan Detection: Each sensor-driven element activates upon contact with the right-sized induction cookware, and automatically switches off when cookware is removed.
  • Performance Boost: Quickly heat cookware, boil liquids and sear meats by raising the cooking temperature above the highest setting for up to 5 minutes, available on all induction elements.
  • Kitchen Timer: The kitchen timer can be set in minutes and counts down the set time. Setting a kitchen timer will remind you when it's time to check your food.
  • Power On Indicator Light: See at a glance that power is on for an electric radiant element.
  • Control Lock: Control Lock prevents unintended use of the cooktop and ensures complete, simple cleaning of the controls.
  • Traditional Installation: Sleek and with a beveled edge, this JennAir cooktop installs and sits higher than 3mm on any level countertop, including an island or peninsula.
  • Install Over Single Wall Oven: Versatility and functionality converge with the ability to install in a countertop above a JennAir single wall oven.
  • ADA Compliant: Designed to meet ADA standards when installed according to the ADA guidelines.
  • Serviced by a Select Few: We narrowed down our dedicated network to only the most experienced providers. Armed with extensive access to products and knowledge, their expertise is unmatched.

Q: How does the Performance Boost function enhance the cooking process, and what are its benefits?

A: The Performance Boost function on the JennAir 36" Oblivion Built-In Electric Cooktop allows for rapid heating of cookware, boiling liquids, and searing meats. It temporarily raises the cooking temperature above the highest setting for up to 5 minutes, providing faster and more efficient cooking. This feature is particularly beneficial when you need to quickly bring water to a boil, sear a steak, or sauté vegetables.

Q: How does this induction cooktop compare to traditional electric or gas cooktops in terms of power, efficiency, and overall performance?

A: The JennAir induction cooktop offers precise temperature control and rapid heating compared to traditional electric or gas cooktops. It efficiently transfers heat directly to induction cookware, reducing energy waste. The cooktop's automatic pan detection and adjustment features enhance cooking performance and safety.

Q: What is the Assisted Cooking feature, and how does it assist in precise cooking?

A: The Assisted Cooking feature on the JennAir 36" Oblivion Built-In Electric Cooktop precisely selects the optimal power level for various cooking tasks. It assists in precise cooking by automatically adjusting the power level to bring water to a boil, simmer delicate sauces, or melt chocolate, ensuring consistent and accurate results.

Q: What is the purpose of the Control Lock feature, and how does it prevent unintended use of the cooktop?

A: The Control Lock feature on the JennAir 36" Oblivion Built-In Electric Cooktop prevents unintended use of the cooktop by locking the control panel. To activate the Control Lock, press and hold the "Control Lock" button for 3 seconds until a beep sounds and a warning light appears. This locks all the controls except the "ON/OFF" buttons for each cooking zone. To unlock the controls, repeat the same procedure.

Q: How does the Auto Sensor Cooking feature enhance the cooking experience, and what cookware is required for its use?

A: The Auto Sensor Cooking feature in the JennAir 36" Oblivion Built-In Electric Cooktop enhances the cooking experience by constantly measuring the temperature and adjusting the power level automatically to prevent overcooking or burning. It simplifies the cooking process, allowing users to achieve precise and consistent results. Dedicated cookware (pot W11463464 and pan W11463466) is required for the Auto Sensor Cooking feature to function properly. These cookware pieces are sold separately.

Q: What are the key differences between Traditional Installation and Versatile Installation, and what are the advantages of each?

A: Traditional Installation allows the cooktop to sit higher than 3mm on any level countertop, including an island or peninsula, providing a sleek and beveled edge. Versatile Installation offers more flexibility, allowing the cooktop to be installed true flush or semi-flush at 3mm above any level countertop, including an island or peninsula, providing a seamless and modern look.

Q: What type of cookware is compatible with this induction cooktop, and are there any specific cookware recommendations?

A: Only cookware with a flat bottom made of ferromagnetic materials such as enameled steel, cast iron, or stainless steel designed for induction cooking is compatible with this induction cooktop. To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended to use pots and pans with a flat bottom that evenly distributes heat. The recommended cookware for Assisted Cooking functions are pot W11463464 and pan W11463466 (sold separately).

Q: What installation options are available for this cooktop, and how does it accommodate different countertop configurations?

A: This JennAir cooktop offers versatile installation options. It can be installed true flush or semi-flush at 3mm above any level countertop, including an island or peninsula. Traditional installation is also possible, where the cooktop sits higher than 3mm on the countertop.

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