Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this electric cooktop have metal control knobs?

• A:Answer Yes, this cooktop features metal control knobs.

Q: QuestionDoes this cooktop have a power-on indicator light?

• A:Answer Yes, this cooktop has a power-on indicator light.

Q: QuestionWhat is the wattage of the 8 inch round element?

• A:Answer The 8 inch round element has a wattage of 1800W.

Q: QuestionDoes this cooktop have an element with a melt setting?

• A:Answer Yes, the cooktop has a 6" Even-Heat element with melt setting.

Q: QuestionWhat is the voltage required for this cooktop?

• A:Answer This cooktop requires 240 volts.

Q: QuestionDoes this electric cooktop have a hot surface indicator?

• A:Answer Yes, this cooktop has a hot surface indicator to protect you.

Q: QuestionAre metal control knobs included with this cooktop?

• A:Answer Yes, this cooktop includes metal control knobs.

Q: QuestionDoes this cooktop have an expandable element?

• A:Answer Yes, this cooktop has an expandable element.

Q: QuestionIs this cooktop ENERGY STAR certified?

• A:Answer Yes, this cooktop is ENERGY STAR certified.

Q: QuestionWhat is the wattage of element 1 on this cooktop?

• A:Answer Element 1 on this cooktop has a wattage of 1800 watts.

Q: QuestionWhat is the voltage required for this electric cooktop?

• A:Answer This electric cooktop requires a voltage of 240 volts.

Q: QuestionIs the surface of this cooktop made of glass?

• A:Answer Yes, the cooktop surface material is glass.

Q: QuestionAre there hot surface indicators on this cooktop?

• A:Answer Yes, this cooktop has hot surface indicators.

Q: QuestionWhat is physical/operating difference between "Black" cooktop and "Stainless Steel" cooktop? I assume that the Black is made of different material, but what is it? Thank you.

Asked 6 years ago by Curious.

• A:Answer "Black " is black glass, I think to the edges. "Stainless" is also black glass with a very narrow stainless steel edging all around.

  Answered 4 years ago by OsloExpatVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow many watts are each of the burners? I can’t find the larger burners wattage

Asked 5 years ago by RenovationRenee.

• A:Answer Hello RenovationRenee, This units burners are listed at Left Front Element-Burner Power 3000W/1900W, Center Rear Element-Burner Power 1800W, Left Rear Element-Burner Power 1200W, Right Front Element-Burner Power 3200/2300W, and Right Rear Element-Burner Power 1300W. We hope this helps.

  Answered 5 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionI have a Kitchen Aid stove top Model KECC507KSS02. Will this stove top fit my old one?

Asked 5 years ago by Violet.

• A:Answer Violet, the cutout dimensions as followed for model KECC507KSS02 Cutout Depth(IN,inches) 20 1/2 Cutout Width(IN,inches) 29 1/2 The cutout dimension as followed for model KCES550HBL(black with stainless steel knobs) Cutout Depth Max(IN,inches) 20 9/16 Cutout Depth Min(IN,inches) 20 3/8 Cutout Width Max(IN,inches) 29 9/16 Cutout Width Min(IN,inches) 29 1/16 We hope this helps!

  Answered 5 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionWhat is the size and what is the cut out size?

Asked 7 years ago by Jesse.

• A:Answer HI Jesse, here is a link with the dimensions for the KCES550HBL for you, see pages 2 and 3: https://s3.amazonaws.com/sm-backend-production-attachments/InstallationInstructions-W10605744-RevA.pdf

  Answered 7 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionIs this an induction cook top?

Asked 5 months ago by Trip.

• A:Answer Thank you for your inquiry about our KitchenAid appliances. Model KCES550HSS is not induction.

  Answered 5 months ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionDoes it have a safety switch to keep a toddler from reaching and turning the knob to on.?

Asked 7 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer This model Cooktop is not designed with switches that prevent the knobs from turning on. We hope this helps.

  Answered 7 months ago by KitchenAidTeam

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