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Name: KitchenAid - 30" Built-In Downdraft Gas Cooktop with 4 Burners and Automatic electronic re-ignition - Stainless Steel
Brand: KitchenAid
SKU: 5771909
Price: 2249.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (206 reviews)

KitchenAid - 30" Built-In Downdraft Gas Cooktop with 4 Burners and Automatic electronic re-ignition - Stainless Steel

Model:: KCGD500GSS; |
SKU:: 5771909

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QuestionDo you have a similar model that have the burner configuration switched left and right so that the most powerful burner (17000 BTU) is on the front-right? Or can it be installed that way?
Asked 2 years ago by Sean.
- Answer NO
  Answered 2 months ago by Cheflikecooktop
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QuestionI originally had a Jennaire down draft that was electric and looking to replace it with this gas model. Other than running a gas line what else would I need to do before Best Buy installs it? Do I need to change the plug if it is a dedicated circuit?
Asked 2 years ago by remodel.
- Answer you will need to vent the gas cooktop. that can be tricky if you don't have an existing vent. you will also need a gasfitter to run you a gas line. the electric is 110v
  Answered 1 year ago by RonHale
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QuestionI have a GE profile 30 inch downdraft gas cooktop currently with control Nobel in the front instead of on the side. If I buy a kitchenAid 30 inch downdraft gas cooktop, would it fit for my existing kitchen? Thanks
Asked 2 years ago by Nicky.
- Answer This is what I replaced recently. Excellent fit
  Answered 1 year ago by PB01
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QuestionWe are having a GE 30 inch gas cooktop installed (model KCGD500GSS). Does the downdraft blower end fit directly into a 6” duct and how far down in the duct will it go. Our existing duct is 17 1/4” from the existing cooktop underside
Asked 2 years ago by JD.
- Answer Hello JD, please feel free to view the Installation Instructions for more information on the proper installation of this model. bit.ly/3NrkbVh We hope this helps.
  Answered 2 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionWe are having a GE 30 inch gas cooktop with Downdraft (model KCGD500GSS) and need a new outlet as our old cooktop is electric. How long is the power cord
Asked 2 years ago by JD.
- Answer Hello JD, the power cord is about 3' long. We hope this helps.
  Answered 2 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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Questionwhat is the cfm for the downdraft fan?
Asked 3 years ago by Joebowtie.
- Answer Per manual, 300 cfm exhaust rating. It is powerful enough for most cooking.
  Answered 3 years ago by MD888
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QuestionWhat is the average installation costs to replace an existing 30 inch gas downdraft Jenn-Air cooktop with this unit?
Asked 3 years ago by Busy.
- Answer I paid best buy $350.00 plus $40.00 for a permit. the vent materials were $90.00 for a total of $480.00
  Answered 1 year ago by RonHale
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QuestionWhat is the required power for install
Asked 3 years ago by Lakecav52.
- Answer 110 volts
  Answered 1 year ago by RonHale
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QuestionHow many AMP electric outlet needed for this
Asked 3 years ago by Amperage.
- Answer Hello! For this model it requires 15 amps. We hope this helps.
  Answered 3 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionIs the Height really 18"+ ?
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hello, yes. The height for this model is 18 7/16 inches. We hope this helps.
  Answered 3 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionIf there is some liquid come out of the vessel (spilling) while cooking, will it enter into exhaust fan and does it cause any issue?
Asked 3 years ago by Sai.
- Answer Shouldn’t unless you have a massive overflow. There’s a ridge inside that would prevent most spills from going into the vent.
  Answered 3 years ago by Brad
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QuestionAvailability?
Asked 3 years ago by None.
- Answer No
  Answered 2 months ago by Cheflikecooktop
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QuestionHi the cutout information on the site says 28 3/8 x 20 but below I see an answer to this question saying 30 inches. I have granite and my opening is 28 3/8 by 20 with not alot of wiggle room. Can I install with out cutting the granite
Asked 4 years ago by Sneugs.
- Answer The 30 inch top will fit
  Answered 3 years ago by Bobajoul
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Questionwhat is a lp conversion kit
Asked 4 years ago by LHJ.
- Answer Hello LHJ, an LP Conversion kit will convert your appliance from natural gas to Propane Gas. Thank you for your inquiry on our KitchenAid appliances.
  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionWhat is the CFM for this vant?
Asked 4 years ago by Dodo.
- Answer I can NOT find it in the installation documents. Somewhere I recall seeing 300CFM though.
  Answered 4 years ago by ramore
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QuestionThere are four burners. can you tell me the location of the burners in terms of heat. i.e. the hot burner is located where? #2is where etc.
Asked 4 years ago by 300wsm.
- Answer Hi 300wsm, here are the specs for each burner on this model by location: *Burner Rating on Left Rear 5000 BTU *Burner Rating on Right Rear is 15000 BTU *Burner Rating on Right Front 10000 BTU *Burner Rating on Left Front 17000 BTU We hope this helps!
  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionWhat ductwork parts are needed for this model?
Asked 4 years ago by Keith.
- Answer Has a curved, adjustable ductwork that allowed easy interface with the house external vent system.
  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidGasCooktop
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QuestionHello, We have this recently installed but do not have the power cord included to operate the downdraft fan. Is this included? If not, how do I order?
Asked 4 years ago by M.
- Answer The Geek Squad installed our cooktop and supplied everything necessary to complete the job. I did not see what was included with the cooktop.
  Answered 4 years ago by oxman
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QuestionWe have Whirlpool electric downdraft which is 30" wide and 21 and 1/2 inches deep. This one says 20" inches deep. Would this one fit in the 30x21 and 1/2 cutout? If it will leave a gap, is there be a way to cover it?
Asked 4 years ago by Deepu.
- Answer Hello Deepu! WE can only recommend the unit be installed per the Installation Instructions. We do apologize.
  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionWe are trying to replace a 30" gas cooktop with downdraft, GE with Kitchen aid. Will the dimensions and downdraft attchmt fit exactly? In other words, will this Kitchen aid fit as an exact Replacement? One for one? we are looking at: Model KCGD500GSS
Asked 4 years ago by Subby.
- Answer you have to look at the cut out specs for both. there is always a lip on the cooktop but I would try to keep the cut out specs the same.
  Answered 4 years ago by hardcoremv25
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KitchenAid - 30" Built-In Downdraft Gas Cooktop with 4 Burners and Automatic electronic re-ignition - Stainless Steel

Q: QuestionDo you have a similar model that have the burner configuration switched left and right so that the most powerful burner (17000 BTU) is on the front-right? Or can it be installed that way?

Q: QuestionI originally had a Jennaire down draft that was electric and looking to replace it with this gas model. Other than running a gas line what else would I need to do before Best Buy installs it? Do I need to change the plug if it is a dedicated circuit?

Q: QuestionI have a GE profile 30 inch downdraft gas cooktop currently with control Nobel in the front instead of on the side. If I buy a kitchenAid 30 inch downdraft gas cooktop, would it fit for my existing kitchen? Thanks

Q: QuestionWe are having a GE 30 inch gas cooktop installed (model KCGD500GSS). Does the downdraft blower end fit directly into a 6” duct and how far down in the duct will it go. Our existing duct is 17 1/4” from the existing cooktop underside

Q: QuestionWe are having a GE 30 inch gas cooktop with Downdraft (model KCGD500GSS) and need a new outlet as our old cooktop is electric. How long is the power cord

Q: Questionwhat is the cfm for the downdraft fan?

Q: QuestionWhat is the average installation costs to replace an existing 30 inch gas downdraft Jenn-Air cooktop with this unit?

Q: QuestionWhat is the required power for install

Q: QuestionHow many AMP electric outlet needed for this

Q: QuestionIs the Height really 18"+ ?

Q: QuestionIf there is some liquid come out of the vessel (spilling) while cooking, will it enter into exhaust fan and does it cause any issue?

Q: QuestionAvailability?

Q: QuestionHi the cutout information on the site says 28 3/8 x 20 but below I see an answer to this question saying 30 inches. I have granite and my opening is 28 3/8 by 20 with not alot of wiggle room. Can I install with out cutting the granite

Q: Questionwhat is a lp conversion kit

Q: QuestionWhat is the CFM for this vant?

Q: QuestionThere are four burners. can you tell me the location of the burners in terms of heat. i.e. the hot burner is located where? #2is where etc.

Q: QuestionWhat ductwork parts are needed for this model?

Q: QuestionHello, We have this recently installed but do not have the power cord included to operate the downdraft fan. Is this included? If not, how do I order?

Q: QuestionWe have Whirlpool electric downdraft which is 30" wide and 21 and 1/2 inches deep. This one says 20" inches deep. Would this one fit in the 30x21 and 1/2 cutout? If it will leave a gap, is there be a way to cover it?

Q: QuestionWe are trying to replace a 30" gas cooktop with downdraft, GE with Kitchen aid. Will the dimensions and downdraft attchmt fit exactly? In other words, will this Kitchen aid fit as an exact Replacement? One for one? we are looking at: Model KCGD500GSS

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QuestionDo you have a similar model that have the burner configuration switched left and right so that the most powerful burner (17000 BTU) is on the front-right? Or can it be installed that way?

QuestionI originally had a Jennaire down draft that was electric and looking to replace it with this gas model. Other than running a gas line what else would I need to do before Best Buy installs it? Do I need to change the plug if it is a dedicated circuit?

QuestionI have a GE profile 30 inch downdraft gas cooktop currently with control Nobel in the front instead of on the side. If I buy a kitchenAid 30 inch downdraft gas cooktop, would it fit for my existing kitchen? Thanks

QuestionWe are having a GE 30 inch gas cooktop installed (model KCGD500GSS). Does the downdraft blower end fit directly into a 6” duct and how far down in the duct will it go. Our existing duct is 17 1/4” from the existing cooktop underside

QuestionWe are having a GE 30 inch gas cooktop with Downdraft (model KCGD500GSS) and need a new outlet as our old cooktop is electric. How long is the power cord

Questionwhat is the cfm for the downdraft fan?

QuestionWhat is the average installation costs to replace an existing 30 inch gas downdraft Jenn-Air cooktop with this unit?

QuestionWhat is the required power for install

QuestionHow many AMP electric outlet needed for this

QuestionIs the Height really 18"+ ?

QuestionIf there is some liquid come out of the vessel (spilling) while cooking, will it enter into exhaust fan and does it cause any issue?

QuestionAvailability?

QuestionHi the cutout information on the site says 28 3/8 x 20 but below I see an answer to this question saying 30 inches. I have granite and my opening is 28 3/8 by 20 with not alot of wiggle room. Can I install with out cutting the granite

Questionwhat is a lp conversion kit

QuestionWhat is the CFM for this vant?

QuestionThere are four burners. can you tell me the location of the burners in terms of heat. i.e. the hot burner is located where? #2is where etc.

QuestionWhat ductwork parts are needed for this model?

QuestionHello, We have this recently installed but do not have the power cord included to operate the downdraft fan. Is this included? If not, how do I order?

QuestionWe have Whirlpool electric downdraft which is 30" wide and 21 and 1/2 inches deep. This one says 20" inches deep. Would this one fit in the 30x21 and 1/2 cutout? If it will leave a gap, is there be a way to cover it?

QuestionWe are trying to replace a 30" gas cooktop with downdraft, GE with Kitchen aid. Will the dimensions and downdraft attchmt fit exactly? In other words, will this Kitchen aid fit as an exact Replacement? One for one? we are looking at: Model KCGD500GSS