from $1,948
Color: Stainless Steel
Cooktop Size In : 36"
4 configurations available
The KitchenAid 36" Stainless Steel 5-Element Sensor Induction Cooktop is an electric induction cooktop designed for home use. This 36-inch cooktop features five cooking zones with touch controls located at the front, including a powerful 12-inch center element with 2100 watts (3600 boost) and a dedicated Keep Warm zone. Built in Cleveland, TN, USA, it operates on 240V and includes a control lock and hot surface indicator lights for safety.
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 $1,948.
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" Induction Cooktop Stainless Steel is available at abt, ajmadison, pcrichard, homedepot, starting at $1,948.
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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