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KitchenAid - 30' Built-In Cooktop with 5 Burners and 10''/6'' Even-Heat Ultra Power Element with Simmer Setting - Black

Model: KCES950KBL
SKU: 6499380
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Specifications
  • Color Finish
    Black
    Product Height
    2 5/16 inches
    Product Width
    29 3/4 inches
    Product Depth
    22 1/4 inches
    Cooktop Surface Type
    Smoothtop
    Number of Elements
    5
  • Key Specs
    • Color Finish: Black
    • Product Height: 2 5/16 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: 29 3/4 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: 22 1/4 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: KitchenAid
    • Model Number: KCES950KBL
    • Product Name: 30' Built-In Cooktop with 5 Burners and 10''/6'' Even-Heat Ultra Power Element with Simmer Setting
    • Color: Black
    • Color Finish: Black
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 2 5/16 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: 29 3/4 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: 22 1/4 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: 30 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: 41 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Cut-Out Dimensions
    • Cut-Out Width: 29 9/16 inches (Minimum required width of the installation location for a standard installation of the product. This measurement will help you determine if the appliance will fit into the desired space and have the clearance necessary for proper operational use. Please refer to the manufacturer’s installation documentation for detailed measurement requirements.)
    • Cut-Out Depth: 20 9/16 inches (Minimum required depth of the installation location for a standard installation of the product. This measurement will help you determine if the appliance will fit into the desired space and have the clearance necessary for proper operational use. Please refer to the manufacturer’s installation documentation for detailed measurement requirements.)
  • 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: Electronic
    • 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: true (Setting that allows appliance to be temporarily locked to prevent use.)
    • Form Factor: Cooktop (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
    • 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.)
    • 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
  • Element Wattage
    • Element 1 Wattage: 1200 watts
    • Element 2 Wattage: 1300 watts
    • Element 3 Wattage: 3200 watts
    • Element 4 Wattage: 1800 watts
    • Element 5 Wattage: 3000 watts
  • Power
    • Cooktop Power Source: Electric
  • Electrical Specification
    • Amperage: 30 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.kitchenaid.com/regulatory. [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.kitchenaid.com/regulatory.] (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: 1 year limited
    • Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
  • 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: 883049598970

This 30" electric cooktop delivers exceptional results with the performance offered by a 10'' Even-Heat UltraPower Element with Simmer Setting, a 6'' Even-Heat Elements with Melt Setting, and 10"/6" Ultra Power Double-Ring Round Element designed to accommodate both large stock pots and six-inch sauté pans with ease and handle rapid boiling, searing and wok cooking.

  • 10''/6'' Even-Heat Ultra Power Element with Simmer Setting: Adds versatility for high and low temperature cooking. Even-Heat Technology delivers constant power and a range of simmer settings. Two element sizes in one make it ideal for boiling, yet also accept small pans for various cooking tasks.
  • 6'' Even-Heat Element with Melt Setting: Combines the benefits of Even-Heat Technology with a dedicated setting that reaches the low temperatures needed to melt chocolate or butter without scorching.
  • 10''/6'' Ultra Power Double-Ring Round Element: Combines two element sizes in one, making it a perfect fit for large stock pots or six-inch sauté pans alike, and ideal for a wide range of tasks from rapid boiling and searing to wok cooking.
  • 8'' 1800-Watt Round Element: Efficiently heats a variety of pan sizes and can reach a power output of up to 1800-watts for every day use.
  • 6'' 1200-Watt Round Element: Can reach a power output of up to 1200-watts to handle your daily cooking needs.
  • Touch-Activated Controls: Offer an intuitive, easy-to-use touch screen experience.
  • Hot Surface Indicator: Protects you by providing a visual indication if a cooking surface is on or still hot, so you can create with confidence.
  • Control Lock: Disables cooking mode for easy cleaning when not in use.
  • 10''/6'' Even-Heat Ultra Power Element with Simmer Setting: Adds versatility for high and low temperature cooking. Even-Heat Technology delivers constant power and a range of simmer settings. Two element sizes in one make it ideal for boiling, yet also accept small pans for various cooking tasks.
  • 6'' Even-Heat Element with Melt Setting: Combines the benefits of Even-Heat Technology with a dedicated setting that reaches the low temperatures needed to melt chocolate or butter without scorching.
  • 10''/6'' Ultra Power Double-Ring Round Element: Combines two element sizes in one, making it a perfect fit for large stock pots or six-inch sauté pans alike, and ideal for a wide range of tasks from rapid boiling and searing to wok cooking.
  • 8'' 1800-Watt Round Element: Efficiently heats a variety of pan sizes and can reach a power output of up to 1800-watts for every day use.
  • 6'' 1200-Watt Round Element: Can reach a power output of up to 1200-watts to handle your daily cooking needs.
  • Touch-Activated Controls: Offer an intuitive, easy-to-use touch screen experience.
  • Hot Surface Indicator: Protects you by providing a visual indication if a cooking surface is on or still hot, so you can create with confidence.
  • Control Lock: Disables cooking mode for easy cleaning when not in use.

Q: Does this cooktop require a power cord?

A: No, this cooktop does not require a power cord. The product specifications clearly state that the "Power Cord Included" is "false".

Q: What is the purpose of the Simmer Setting on the 10''/6'' Even-Heat Ultra Power Element?

A: The Simmer Setting on the 10''/6'' Even-Heat Ultra Power Element is designed to provide the lowest simmer/heat setting for simmering food and maintaining a range of simmer temperatures. It is particularly useful when using large cookware (greater than 6" (15.2 cm) in diameter) to ensure even and controlled simmering.

Q: What is the maximum temperature setting for the 6'' 1200-Watt Round Element?

A: The maximum temperature setting for the 6'' 1200-Watt Round Element is not explicitly stated in the provided context. However, the context mentions that the element can reach a power output of up to 1200 watts to handle daily cooking needs.

Q: What type of controls does this cooktop have?

A: This KitchenAid cooktop features electronic touch controls, providing an intuitive and user-friendly experience. The touch-activated controls offer a range of heat settings for optimal cooking results.

Q: What is the minimum temperature setting for the Even-Heat Element?

A: The minimum temperature setting for the Even-Heat Element is labeled as "MELT" or "01 MELT". This setting is specifically designed to reach lower temperatures while still maintaining simmer and boiling performance with small- sized cookware.

Q: What is the maximum temperature setting for the Even-Heat Element?

A: The maximum temperature setting for the Even-Heat Element is "Ultra High". This setting is recommended for starting food cooking, rapidly boiling large amounts of liquids and sauces, searing and browning of meats, and frying.

Q: What safety features does this cooktop have?

A: The KitchenAid cooktop has several safety features, including a Hot Surface Indicator that provides a visual indication when the cooking surface is hot, a Control Lock that disables the cooking mode for easy cleaning, and a Proper Installation requirement to ensure the cooktop is correctly grounded by a qualified technician.

Q: What is the difference between the Melt Setting and the Simmer Setting?

A: The Melt Setting is specifically designed to reach lower temperatures, ideal for melting chocolate or butter without scorching or burning. On the other hand, the Simmer Setting provides the lowest simmer/heat setting and is suitable for simmering soups, sauces, and gravies.

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