Viking - 31 in. Wide 5 Element Electric Cooktop - Stainless Steel

I am still learning to use this cooktop. The issue I am having is the positioning of the dial settings. It would be more convenient for the on/off indicator to be closer to you than on the side of the burners. You have to lean over to see the temperature setting. I did not think about that when purchasing the cooktop. I would have given this a 3 1/2 instead of a 4 rating because of this. So I am still learning the settings as the elements have 2 - 3 burning sizes. It does cook well and the 5 burners are convenient to have as long as your pots or pans are not too oversized. I would recommend the cooktop but just be aware of the on/off indicators.

Love the look of this cooktop. One to consider if you cant get a gas cooktop. Love the stainless ledge for protection of the cooktop. Only problem after using a short time the center burner started to get tiny bubbles on the outer rim. Will have to call to have checked out. For the price, this should not be an issue. other than that is works really great.

We loved this unit great while it lasted. First time owning a glass cooktop. After cooking cleaning is recommended so stain will not build up on the glass top. Burners were fast on all 5 simmer option to keep temp is tricky. However, after 2.5 years the glass cracked, we found it this way while walking past it. Out of warranty now. We are switching to Gas cooktop.

Cooktop looks and works great. Knobs handle easily. Suggestions: Knob indications are not so easy to read. An arrow on the knobs would also help, as would 'power-on' indication lights for each knob/burner in stead of only one.

We've owned this cooktop for 1 year and 1 month, which means we are paying for a repair. With Viking's reputation we didn't think we'd need the protection plan...WRONG. The indicator light on the surface just caved inside the cook top leaving a nice hole for stuff like boiling water to enter.