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Name: KitchenAid - 36" Gas Cooktop with 5 Burners - Stainless Steel
Brand: KitchenAid
SKU: 8636634
Price: 1399.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (218 reviews)

KitchenAid - 36" Gas Cooktop with 5 Burners - Stainless Steel

Model:: KCGS556ESS; |
SKU:: 8636634

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QuestionWill the Kitchen Aid 36-inch built-in gas cooktop fit in the cut-out of a 36-inch GE Profile gas cooktop (currently 19 x 34 but we could open it to 19 x34 1/2)?
Asked 5 years ago by Monitor.
- Answer Barb, the cutout dimensions for this Cooktop are 35 3/16 inches in width, 5 1/4 inches in height, and 19 13/16 inches in depth.
  Answered 5 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionCan you tell me the btu of each burner and point out which burner has how many btu
Asked 5 years ago by Zee.
- Answer I have to buy the burners. But I need the part number ? Or how can I order
  Answered 5 years ago by Juanita
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QuestionHowdy, we have settled that the Model:KCGS556ESS SKU:8636634 is the best choice for us, but we need to know if the hole for our existing Miele KM342 G is going to work. any thoughts on this? Thanks much,
Asked 5 years ago by GenerousDad.
- Answer Blakerunner, yes, this will fit your current cutout.
  Answered 5 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionI have a cutout that is 20" x 33.5". Will this cooktop fit down into that size opening?
Asked 5 years ago by TMike.
- Answer Hello TMike, this Cooktop will not fit in those dimensions. Hopefully this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our KitchenAid appliances!
  Answered 5 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionWhat are the knobs made out of?
Asked 5 years ago by Gump.
- Answer The knob is metal but the piece below it is plastic
  Answered 9 months ago by Anonymous
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QuestionHow do you match this cooktop ( or any) with the proper cfm rated hood/ exhaust hood.
Asked 5 years ago by Meatright.
- Answer Hi Meatright. We would recommend having at hood with at least 400 CFM for this KitchenAid® Cooktop.
  Answered 5 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionMy cooktop starts sparking the minute you plug it in. What can cause this.
Asked 5 years ago by Ed.
- Answer Hi Ed. If the burners are wet it can cause them to spark. Please make sure that they are all dry before you turn on the Cooktop. We hope this helps!
  Answered 5 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionWhat are the bottom of the grates like and what protects the cooktop finish from being scratched by the grates where they sit on the cooktop? If it’s some kind of rubber or silicone bumpers, do they stay in place on the grates?
Asked 6 years ago by CooktopShopper.
- Answer Hello CooktopShopper. There is rubber caps on the bottom of the grates.
  Answered 6 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionHi, i have 36 inch whirlpool electric cooktop .model# GJC3634RB. Can I replace it with this KitchenAid model # KCGS556. I have the cut down dimensions but I can't understand it. Thanks
Asked 6 years ago by Musicmania.
- Answer Hello Musicmania! Your current models dimensions are: Cutout Depth (in) 20 1/2, Cutout Width (in) 35 1/2, Depth 21", Height 2 7/8", Width 36". Model KCGS556 are: Cutout Depth (in) 19 13/16, Cutout Depth Max (in) 20, Cutout Height (in) 5 1/4, Cutout Width (in) 35 3/16, Cutout Width Max (in) 35 5/8, Depth 21, Height 3 11/16", Width 36". They would need to match in order to fit correctly.
  Answered 6 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionWhat are the rough cut dimensions vs stove top dimensions
Asked 6 years ago by Boogysue.
- Answer Boogysue, we've provided the link for the dimensions guide below. Hopefully, this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our KitchenAid appliances! https://bit.ly/32QIgeO
  Answered 2 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionHi. The four outside burners turn on but when I try to turn on the middle burner, they all go off. The middle burner does not turn on independently. Do we need to replace the burner or is there another problem? Thank you.
Asked 6 years ago by Suzanne.
- Answer I have not installed the cooktop yet but intend to do so on The day after tomorrow. I will have the problem checked then. Did you call kitchen aid? If I have a problem I will come back and let you know. This doesn't sound right.
  Answered 6 years ago by mbmwc
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QuestionCan the burners be lit with a match if the power goes out?
Asked 7 years ago by Rozie.
- Answer Hello Rozie! Yes, this is Power Outage Compatible. Thank you for your inquiry on our KitchenAid appliances.
  Answered 2 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionDoes anyone know if the 36” gas model comes with a grill? Thank you
Asked 7 years ago by Jane.
- Answer Jane, this does not come with a grill.
  Answered 7 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionI bought this cook top and was told it had a re-ignite feature as it is a huge safety feature so we purchased it. We had installed a 30" kitchen aid cooktop with this same feature at our last house, so we also wanted it in this product.
Asked 8 years ago by noreignition.
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QuestionAt what height should the gas inlet be from the floor and from the sides of the unit? We are trying to install the gas line. Thanks
Asked 9 years ago by Tom.
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Questiondo the knobs light up during use ?!!
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer No!
  Answered 9 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionDo the knobs light up during use?
Asked 9 years ago by NapervilleJim.
- Answer Not on this model. The next step up has the lit nobs.
  Answered 9 years ago by Kafgemini68
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QuestionAs some gas range has flame on inside top cover of Gas range. What about in KitchenAid 36 gas cooktop. Is there flame on alltimes?
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer No, it isn’t in constantly. It has an ignition lighter that turns it on when you turn the burned on.
  Answered 8 years ago by Bhoff1004
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QuestionWhat are the cut-out dimensions for this cooktop?
Asked 9 years ago by JeffS.
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Questioncountertop opening measurementMy current cooktop (Tappan) is 36" x 18". The opening in my countertop is 34-1/2" x 17". Will the base of this cooktop fit into the opening in my countertop or will I have to expand the opening? What are the outside measurements as well as the base measurements? Thanks.
Asked 9 years ago by Jeana.
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KitchenAid - 36" Gas Cooktop with 5 Burners - Stainless Steel

Q: QuestionWill the Kitchen Aid 36-inch built-in gas cooktop fit in the cut-out of a 36-inch GE Profile gas cooktop (currently 19 x 34 but we could open it to 19 x34 1/2)?

Q: QuestionCan you tell me the btu of each burner and point out which burner has how many btu

Q: QuestionHowdy, we have settled that the Model:KCGS556ESS SKU:8636634 is the best choice for us, but we need to know if the hole for our existing Miele KM342 G is going to work. any thoughts on this? Thanks much,

Q: QuestionI have a cutout that is 20" x 33.5". Will this cooktop fit down into that size opening?

Q: QuestionWhat are the knobs made out of?

Q: QuestionHow do you match this cooktop ( or any) with the proper cfm rated hood/ exhaust hood.

Q: QuestionMy cooktop starts sparking the minute you plug it in. What can cause this.

Q: QuestionWhat are the bottom of the grates like and what protects the cooktop finish from being scratched by the grates where they sit on the cooktop? If it’s some kind of rubber or silicone bumpers, do they stay in place on the grates?

Q: QuestionHi, i have 36 inch whirlpool electric cooktop .model# GJC3634RB. Can I replace it with this KitchenAid model # KCGS556. I have the cut down dimensions but I can't understand it. Thanks

Q: QuestionWhat are the rough cut dimensions vs stove top dimensions

Q: QuestionHi. The four outside burners turn on but when I try to turn on the middle burner, they all go off. The middle burner does not turn on independently. Do we need to replace the burner or is there another problem? Thank you.

Q: QuestionCan the burners be lit with a match if the power goes out?

Q: QuestionDoes anyone know if the 36” gas model comes with a grill? Thank you

Q: QuestionI bought this cook top and was told it had a re-ignite feature as it is a huge safety feature so we purchased it. We had installed a 30" kitchen aid cooktop with this same feature at our last house, so we also wanted it in this product.

Q: QuestionAt what height should the gas inlet be from the floor and from the sides of the unit? We are trying to install the gas line. Thanks

Q: Questiondo the knobs light up during use ?!!

Q: QuestionDo the knobs light up during use?

Q: QuestionAs some gas range has flame on inside top cover of Gas range. What about in KitchenAid 36 gas cooktop. Is there flame on alltimes?

Q: QuestionWhat are the cut-out dimensions for this cooktop?

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QuestionWill the Kitchen Aid 36-inch built-in gas cooktop fit in the cut-out of a 36-inch GE Profile gas cooktop (currently 19 x 34 but we could open it to 19 x34 1/2)?

QuestionCan you tell me the btu of each burner and point out which burner has how many btu

QuestionHowdy, we have settled that the Model:KCGS556ESS SKU:8636634 is the best choice for us, but we need to know if the hole for our existing Miele KM342 G is going to work. any thoughts on this? Thanks much,

QuestionI have a cutout that is 20" x 33.5". Will this cooktop fit down into that size opening?

QuestionWhat are the knobs made out of?

QuestionHow do you match this cooktop ( or any) with the proper cfm rated hood/ exhaust hood.

QuestionMy cooktop starts sparking the minute you plug it in. What can cause this.

QuestionWhat are the bottom of the grates like and what protects the cooktop finish from being scratched by the grates where they sit on the cooktop? If it’s some kind of rubber or silicone bumpers, do they stay in place on the grates?

QuestionHi, i have 36 inch whirlpool electric cooktop .model# GJC3634RB. Can I replace it with this KitchenAid model # KCGS556. I have the cut down dimensions but I can't understand it. Thanks

QuestionWhat are the rough cut dimensions vs stove top dimensions

QuestionHi. The four outside burners turn on but when I try to turn on the middle burner, they all go off. The middle burner does not turn on independently. Do we need to replace the burner or is there another problem? Thank you.

QuestionCan the burners be lit with a match if the power goes out?

QuestionDoes anyone know if the 36” gas model comes with a grill? Thank you

QuestionI bought this cook top and was told it had a re-ignite feature as it is a huge safety feature so we purchased it. We had installed a 30" kitchen aid cooktop with this same feature at our last house, so we also wanted it in this product.

QuestionAt what height should the gas inlet be from the floor and from the sides of the unit? We are trying to install the gas line. Thanks

Questiondo the knobs light up during use ?!!

QuestionDo the knobs light up during use?

QuestionAs some gas range has flame on inside top cover of Gas range. What about in KitchenAid 36 gas cooktop. Is there flame on alltimes?

QuestionWhat are the cut-out dimensions for this cooktop?