Customers have good things to say about the Masterpiece 36" Built-In Gas Cooktop's powerful burners, citing fast cooking times and even heating. They particularly appreciate the burners' quick lighting and consistent performance. However, some customers express concerns regarding the cooktop's build quality and the durability of its materials. The overall impression is mixed, with strong praise for the burner performance tempered by criticism of the material's sturdiness.
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Thermador offers an impressive 36-inch gas cooktop with 5 patented Star Burners, including a center-mounted power burner, and 58,200 BTUs of overall heat output. The patented Star Burner's unique five-point design offers more ports and more flame distribution than a round burner. The powerful 16,000 BTU center burner allow for rapid boiling and high heat searing. Continuous grates allow pots and pans to move effortlessly across the cooktop. Electronic re-ignition will automatically re-ignite the burner in case the flame goes out and sealed burners prevent spills from entering the burner box.

Cook up a storm with this 36-inch Viking gas cooktop. The five burners, each with a different BTU rating, ignite easily with the automatic electric spark ignition, and childproof push-to-turn knobs provide safe operation. This Viking gas cooktop boasts a continuous grate top, permanently sealed burners and spill collection areas to simplify cleanup.

Thermador offers an impressive 36-inch gas cooktop with 5 patented Star burners, including a center-mounted power burner, 2 ExtraLow Select simmer burners, and 58,200 BTUs of overall heat output. The patented Star Burner's unique five-point design offers more ports and more flame distribution than a round burner. ExtraLow Select burners have 5 precise settings that is perfect for simmering or holding foods and melting chocolate without scorching or burning and a powerful 16,000 BTU center burner allows for rapid boiling and high heat searing. Continuous grates allow pots and pans to move effortlessly across the cooktop. Electronic re-ignition will automatically re-ignite the burner in case the flame goes out.

Thermador offers an impressive 36-inch gas cooktop with 5 raised pedestal Star Burners, including a powerful 18,000 BTU center burner for rapid boiling and high heat searing, 2 ExtraLow Select simmer burners, and 60,200 BTUs of overall heat output. The patented Star Burner's unique five-point design offers more ports and more flame distribution than a round burner. ExtraLow Select burners have 5 precise settings is perfect for simmering or holding foods and melting chocolate without scorching or burning. The patented Pedestal Star Burner enables a sponge to fit easily underneath to wipe the surface clean. Progressive illuminated light ring around each knob indicates burners in use.
| Pros for Thermador - Masterpiece 36" Built-In Gas Cooktop with 5 Star Burners - Stainless Steel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Burner Power | Heats | Ease of Cleaning, Heating Performance | Ease of Cleaning, Burner Performance, Quality, Design, Installation |
| Cons for Thermador - Masterpiece 36" Built-In Gas Cooktop with 5 Star Burners - Stainless Steel | |||
| Steel Quality | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |