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KitchenAid - 36 inch Wide 5 element Built-In Electric Cooktop - Stainless Steel

Model: KCES556HSS
SKU: 6303959
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Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the product's clean, flat appearance and overall high quality as standout features. Users also frequently express satisfaction with how easy the item is to clean and maintain. Overall, the feedback indicates that customers are very pleased with both the aesthetic appeal and the performance of this product.

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Specifications
  • Color Finish
    Stainless steel
    Product Height
    5 1/4 inches
    Product Width
    35 7/8 inches
    Product Depth
    21 5/8 inches
    Cooktop Surface Type
    Smoothtop
    Number of Elements
    5
    App Compatible
    No
Features
  • 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.

  • 10'' Even-Heat Ultra Power Element with Simmer Setting

    Provides greater versatility for high and low temperature cooking techniques. 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.

  • 12''/9''/6'' Triple-Ring Round Element

    Maximizes your flexibility with three distinct sizes that allow for element selection based on cookware size.

  • Two 6'' 1200-Watt Round Elements

    Can reach a power output of up to 1200-watts to handle your daily cooking needs.

  • Metal Control Knobs

    Substantial, professionally-inspired stainless steel knobs easily adjust the cooktop's elements through an infinite number of heat settings, offering responsiveness and flexibility in control.

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Reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 27 reviews

89% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers often highlight the product's clean, flat appearance and overall high quality as standout features. Users also frequently express satisfaction with how easy the item is to clean and maintain. Overall, the feedback indicates that customers are very pleased with both the aesthetic appeal and the performance of this product.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Appearance (5)
  • Ease of Cleaning (4)
  • Product Quality (4)
  • Looks (3)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    36” KitchenAid electric cooktop

    We really like our new KitchenAid cooktop that replaced a 24 year old KitchenAid cooktop that worked fine but we wanted a new one as part of the kitchen remodel. One problem. The countertop cut out instructions provided by KitchenAid were confusing and the installer thought the cut out was wrong but in the end he was able to install our new cooktop. There were a few sleepless nights until it was all worked out.

    Posted by RandalT

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love my new range.

    My old range had 4 burners, this one has 5. All of the burners heat at whatever temperature that you set it at. It is very easy to clean, unlike the old one that i had. Also, the large burners are nice to have.

    Posted by Butch

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Cooktop

    Very nice cooktop. Heats up quick and looks great.

    Posted by LuisdC

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible

    After 1 time normal reasonable use, the surface bubbled up in spots around the burner. After following proper cleaning instructions, the spots did not come out. My 20 year old former cooktop was in better shape than this one after 1 use.

    Posted by Labrie

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    KitchenAid 36” electric cooktop

    KitchenAid 36” electric cooktop replaces another one I had for 10 years. I like the stainless steel rim as opposed to the lip on the previous KitchenAid electric cooktop. The ultra hot burner is great for heating up water for pasta, rice or hard boiled eggs. Downside with this model are the knobs and the location of them. My previous cooktop did not have knobs. It turned on by touching the cooktop. Hard to clean with knobs. Best Buy staff in West Windsor is superb!

    Posted by Rick

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Pros for KitchenAid - 36 inch Wide 5 element Built-In Electric Cooktop - Stainless Steel
Appearance, Looks, Ease of Cleaning, Product QualityThere were no pros for this productAppearance, Looks, Ease of use, Burner Size, PerformanceThere were no pros for this product
Cons for KitchenAid - 36 inch Wide 5 element Built-In Electric Cooktop - Stainless Steel
There were no cons for this productThere were no cons for this productKnob Quality, HeatThere were no cons for this product

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Questions & Answers
  • Does this electric cooktop have a hot surface indicator?

    Yes, this cooktop has a hot surface indicator for safety.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • How many elements does this electric cooktop have?

    This electric cooktop has five elements.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Does this cooktop have a power-on indicator light?

    Yes, this cooktop has a power-on indicator light.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Are the control knobs on this cooktop made of metal?

    Yes, the control knobs are substantial, professionally-inspired stainless steel knobs.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Is there a melt setting on this electric cooktop?

    Yes, there is a melt setting on the cooktop.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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