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The KitchenAid 36" Gas Cooktop in Black is a sleek and functional appliance designed for modern kitchens. This ADA compliant gas cooktop features five sealed burners with continuous cast iron grates, including a powerful 18,000 BTU center burner and a 5,000 BTU simmer burner, offering versatile cooking options. Made in Cleveland, TN, USA, it operates on natural gas (LP convertible) and is controlled by front-located knobs, providing precise heat management for everyday meals and entertaining.
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 $1,498.
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" Gas Cooktop Black is available at abt, ajmadison, homedepot, lowes, starting at $1,498.
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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