KitchenAid - 30" Built-In Electric Cooktop - Stainless Steel
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Specifications
- Color FinishStainless steelProduct Height5 1/4 inchesProduct Width30 13/16 inchesProduct Depth22 13/16 inchesCooktop Surface TypeSmoothtopNumber of Elements5
- Key Specs
- Color Finish: Stainless steel
- Product Height: 5 1/4 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: 30 13/16 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 13/16 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: KCES550HSS
- Product Name: 30" Built-In Electric Cooktop
- Color: Stainless Steel
- Color Finish: Stainless steel
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 5 1/4 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: 30 13/16 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 13/16 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 Height: 5 1/4 inches (Minimum required height 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 Width: 29 1/16 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 3/8 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: Analog
- Control Location: Top Right Side
- Digital Display: false
- 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
- Induction: false (Induction cooktops use magnetic currents to heat compatible cookware directly instead of warming the cooktop itself, which can allow for faster and more efficient cooking. There is also an added safety benefit because the surface begins to cool when cookware is removed.)
- 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 Cooking Zones: 5
- 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): No
- 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: 1800 watts
- Element 2 Wattage: 3000 watts
- Element 3 Wattage: 1200 watts
- Element 4 Wattage: 3200 watts
- Element 5 Wattage: 1300 watts
- Power
- Cooktop Power Source: Electric
- Electrical Specification
- Amperage: 40 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: 883049472805
This 30" electric cooktop has performance that more than backs up its timeless style. It features a 10" Even-Heat Ultra Power element with a simmer setting, a 6" Even-Heat element with a melt setting, and a 10"/6" Ultra Power double-ring round element designed to accommodate both large stock pots and 6" sauté pans with ease and handle rapid boiling, searing and wok cooking.
- 10" Even-Heat Ultra Power element with simmer settings: Provides greater versatility for high- and low-temperature cooking techniques. The Even-Heat technology maintains a constant supply of power and delivers a range of simmer settings.
- 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 6" sauté pans alike, and it is ideal for a wide range of tasks from rapid boiling and searing to wok cooking.
- 8" 1800W round element: Efficiently heats a variety of pan sizes and can reach a power output of up to 1800W for everyday use.
- 6" 1200W round element: Can reach a power output of up to 1200W to handle your daily cooking needs.
- 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.
- Metal control knobs: Substantial, professionally inspired stainless steel knobs easily adjust the cooktop's elements through a great number of heat settings, offering responsiveness and flexibility in control.
- Glass cooktop surface material: Provides a smooth surface that makes cleaning fast and simple.
- 5 elements: Deliver 1200-3200W of power for versatile heating options that meet a range of cooking requirements.
- 10" Even-Heat Ultra Power element with simmer settings: Provides greater versatility for high- and low-temperature cooking techniques. The Even-Heat technology maintains a constant supply of power and delivers a range of simmer settings.
- 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 6" sauté pans alike, and it is ideal for a wide range of tasks from rapid boiling and searing to wok cooking.
- 8" 1800W round element: Efficiently heats a variety of pan sizes and can reach a power output of up to 1800W for everyday use.
- 6" 1200W round element: Can reach a power output of up to 1200W to handle your daily cooking needs.
- 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.
- Metal control knobs: Substantial, professionally inspired stainless steel knobs easily adjust the cooktop's elements through a great number of heat settings, offering responsiveness and flexibility in control.
- Glass cooktop surface material: Provides a smooth surface that makes cleaning fast and simple.
- 5 elements: Deliver 1200-3200W of power for versatile heating options that meet a range of cooking requirements.
Whats Included
- KitchenAid 30" Built-In Electric Cooktop
- Foam strip roll, 2 clamping brackets, 2 1/2" clampings
- 2 Screws
- Owner's manual
- KitchenAid 30" Built-In Electric Cooktop
- Foam strip roll, 2 clamping brackets, 2 1/2" clampings
- 2 Screws
- Owner's manual
A: "Black " is black glass, I think to the edges. "Stainless" is also black glass with a very narrow stainless steel edging all around.
Q: If there is only an electric cooktop and no oven, is an overhead vent required?
A: Hello, a vent hood is not needed, however we recommend installing per the Installation instructions for proper installation. https://shorturl.at/vxBrw Thank you for your inquiry about our KitchenAid appliances.
Q: Does this cooktop have a griddle option as add on?
A: Hello, KitchenAid® Cooktop, model KCES550HSS does not have the option for any additional accessories. Thank you for your inquiry on our KitchenAid appliances.
A: Hi Bips, Yes both cooking surfaces on both colors are glass. We hope this helps.
A: Bips, on model KCES550HSS there is no warming burner. We hope this helps!
Q: how do i order a power cord for this appliance?
A: Hello, if you local Lowe's does not offer the power cord, please reach out to us here: https://bit.ly/2W21ixK
A: Hi Andy, For this model the Center Rear Element-Burner Size 8in, Left Front Element-Burner Size 10in./6in, Left Rear Element-Burner Size 6in, Right Front Element-Burner Size 10in./6in, and Right Rear Element-Burner Size 6in. We hope this helps.
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This 30" electric cooktop has performance that more than backs up its timeless style. It features a 10" Even-Heat Ultra Power element with a simmer setting, a 6" Even-Heat element with a melt setting, and a 10"/6" Ultra Power double-ring round element designed to accommodate both large stock pots and 6" sauté pans with ease and handle rapid boiling, searing and wok cooking.
At GE Appliances, we bring good things to life, by designing and building the world's best appliances. Our goal is to help people improve their lives at home by providing quality appliances that were made for real life. Whether it's enjoying the tradition of making meals from scratch or tackling a mountain of muddy jeans and soccer jerseys, GE Appliances are crafted to support any and every task in the home. GE Appliances cooktops are here to help you turn kitchen time into quality time, with features that make cooking and clean-up a snap. Available in either gas or electric, all gas models have dishwasher-safe knobs, continuous grates, and sealed burners to limit scrubbing and contain messes. All electric models feature a cooktop indicator light that will alert you when the cooktop is on and hot. GE Appliances is known for delivering reliable, high quality appliances you can depend on for years to come, and our sleek, high-performance cooktops are no exception.
Cook all your family's favorites with an easy-to-clean cooktop designed to make the most of your mealtime routine. Get added flexibility when installing with 30 & 40 amp compatibility, or while cooking with the FlexHeat dual radiant element. When dinner's done, a ceramic glass cooktop makes it easy to wipe away messes.
The Frigidaire Gallery Built-in Electric Induction 30" Cooktop helps make cleaning easier than ever. Since induction only heats the pan and the food in it, the area around the pan stays cool to the touch, making it easy to clean up spills and splatters. The cooktop also features our new TempLock technology, which maintains an even temperature the entire time you cook. Plus our convenient Bridge Element allows you to connect two elements to create a larger cooking surface, perfect for a griddle or large pan.
| Pros for KitchenAid - 30" Built-In Electric Cooktop - Stainless Steel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use, Appearance, Performance, Looks, Burner Size | Ease of use, Design, Looks, Overall Performance | Ease of use, Performance, Heating Speed, Appearance, Size | Heating Speed, Ease of use, Performance, Design, Induction |
| Cons for KitchenAid - 30" Built-In Electric Cooktop - Stainless Steel | |||
| Heat, Knob Quality | Burners | Cleaning, Knobs, Scratch Resistance | Controls, Noise Level |
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Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the 30" Built-In Electric Cooktop's ease of use, large burner size, and attractive appearance. Many found it easy to clean and maintain, while others highlighted the convenient placement of the larger burners. Some users noted concerns about the knob quality and heat consistency, with a few mentioning challenges related to knob durability and heating speed. Overall, the positive feedback on ease of use and aesthetics outweighs the negative comments regarding certain features.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great design and even better functionally
Had this for about 7 months now and it is still working and looking fantastic. It so nice to have 5 burners on a 30 inch stovetop compared to the 4 on most other 30 inch ones. Would definitely recommend if you want to elevate your kitchen look!
Posted by DylanM
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
High end quality cooktop!
Install process wasn’t fun. Had to have the opening cut larger in the granite counter top. Made a huge mess. No issues with the product itself though. Haven’t been using it long so I can’t yet speak to its durability. Works great though. Heats up fast (unlike the Kitchenaid oven we purchased). I like that the larger burners have the option to only turn on a smaller inner area if you need more small burners or maybe you just don’t want to put a small pot on a back burner and have to reach for it.
Posted by Jason
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Mostly great cooktop!
I have had my KitchenAid - 30" Built-In Electric Cooktop -in stainless steel for almost a year now. I mostly really like it. It's much more convenient having two large burners instead of just one. The knobs are substantial and much nicer quality than the knobs on my previous Whirlpool cooktop. But you should expect that for this huge difference in price point! I am perplexed by reviewers complaining how hard it is to keep this cooktop clean. I actually find it very easy to keep clean. I wipe it down with a damp rag on most days, then every few weeks I will use the Affresh Cooktop Cleaner that was recommended for extra clean and shine. There are a few things I don't like. 1.) As other reviewers have mentioned, the knobs are super counterintuitive as far as which direction you need to turn them to get higher or lower temps, as they don't match up with each other. Very strange. 2.) It is difficult to tell if the pot is placed over the right spot, as there are no guiding lines. 3.) I really, really miss the ability to know which of the burners is hot. My old cheap cooktop had a red light by each burner so you know which one was still hot. This one has a single red light and just lets you know something is hot somewhere on the cooktop. Overall, I am happy with this purchase. I am disappointed that there is no quality KitchenAid under-cabinet range hood with a recirculating option to go with this cooktop and that I will be forced to mix brands. We have to use ductless and the only one I can find that seems it won't take my overhead cabinet space has not-so-great reviews. Major bummer.
Posted by JulieG
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