Model: KCGG536P
from $1,619.97
KitchenAid 36 in. 5-Burner Natural Gas Cooktop with Simmer Burner & Power Burner - Black features five burners, with a Simmer Burner providing precise low heat and a Power Burner for rapid, high-heat cooking. The unit is 36.87 inches wide, with a cut-out width of 34.88 inches.
Induction is rapidly becoming the gold standard, offering faster boiling and easier cleaning than gas. If choosing gas, look for continuous cast-iron grates that allow sliding heavy pots. Available from $1,619.97.
Cooktops are relatively cheap to run. Induction models are highly efficient but may require an upfront investment in new magnetic cookware.
Common Failure Modes
Glass cooktops are susceptible to impact damage and deep scratching. On gas models, continuous spark modules can fail, causing clicking without ignition.
Induction is rapidly becoming the gold standard, offering faster boiling and easier cleaning than gas. If choosing gas, look for continuous cast-iron grates that allow sliding heavy pots.
Cooktops typically last 12 to 15 years. Gas cooktops generally outlast electric and induction models due to fewer electronic components. Signs of end-of-life include burners not lighting, uneven heating, a cracked glass surface on ceramic/induction models, and control knobs or touch panels becoming unresponsive.
The KitchenAid 36 in. 5-Burner Natural Gas Cooktop with Simmer Burner & Power Burner-Black is available at pcrichard, starting at $1,619.97.
Cooktops are relatively cheap to run. Induction models are highly efficient but may require an upfront investment in new magnetic cookware.
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