The KITCHENAID 30 Electric Cooktop with Knob Controls KCES550HBL is a sleek and efficient addition to any modern kitchen. Designed with both style and functionality in mind, this cooktop offers a seamless cooking experience with its intuitive knob controls and smooth, black ceramic glass surface. The cooktop features five radiant elements, including a powerful 10-inch Even-Heat™ Ultra element with a simmer setting, ensuring precise temperature control for all your culinary needs. Whether you're simmering delicate sauces or bringing water to a rapid boil, this cooktop provides the versatility and performance you expect from KitchenAid. Its elegant design not only enhances the aesthetic of your kitchen but also makes cleaning a breeze, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your meals and less time on maintenance.
Highlights:
- Five Radiant Elements: Offers a range of cooking options to accommodate various pot and pan sizes.
- 10-Inch Even-Heat™ Ultra Element: Provides consistent heat with a simmer setting for precise temperature control.
- Knob Controls: Intuitive and easy-to-use controls for seamless operation.
- Black Ceramic Glass Surface: Sleek design that is easy to clean and complements any kitchen decor.
- Hot Surface Indicator: Alerts you when the cooktop surface is still hot for added safety.
- Keep Warm Setting: Maintains low, steady heat to keep dishes warm until ready to serve.
- Frameless Design: Offers a modern look and allows for easy cleaning and maintenance.
- ADA Compliant: Designed to meet the standards for accessible design.
- Hot Surface Indicator
- Protects you by providing a visual indication if a cooking surface is on or still hot, so you can create with confidence.
- 10'' Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting
- Provides greater versatility for high and low temperature cooking techniques. Even-Heat™ Technology maintains a constant supply of power and delivers a range of simmer settings.
- 6'' Even-Heat™ Element with Melt Setting
- Combines the benefits of Even-Heat™ Technology with a dedicated setting that reaches the low temperatures needed to melt chocolate or butter without scorching.
- 10''/6'' Ultra Power™ Double-Ring Round Element
- Combines two element sizes in one, making it a perfect fit for large stock pots or six-inch saute pans alike, and ideal for a wide range of tasks from rapid boiling and searing to wok cooking.
- 8'' 1800-Watt Round Element
- Efficiently heats a variety of pan sizes and can reach a power output of up to 1800-watts for every day use.
- 6'' 1200-Watt Round Element
- Can reach a power output of up to 1200-watts to handle your daily cooking needs.
- Metal Control Knobs
- Substantial, professionally-inspired stainless steel knobs easily adjust the cooktop's elements through an infinite number of heat settings, offering responsiveness and flexibility in control.
- Control Lock
- Disables cooking mode for easy cleaning when not in use.
This 30" electric cooktop has performance that more than backs up its timeless style. Features include a 10'' Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting, a 6'' Even-Heat™ Element with Melt Setting, and 10"/6" Ultra Power™ Double-Ring Round Element designed to accommodate both large stock pots and six-inch saute pans with ease and handle rapid boiling, searing and wok cooking.
Energy Rating |
258 |
Prop 65 |
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY - WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov . |
Depth |
21-3/4 in |
Height |
5-1/4 in |
Net Weight |
47 lbs |
Width |
30-13/16 in |
Cooktop Type |
Standard |
Fuel Type |
Electric |
Installs Over Built-In Oven |
Yes |
LP Convertible |
No |
Power Boost |
No |
Size |
30 in |
Infinite Heat Controls |
Yes |
Location of Controls |
Right Side |
Automatic Pan Detection |
No |
Cooktop Surface Color |
Black |
Downdraft Vent |
No |
Heating Element On Indicator Light |
Yes |
Hot Surface Indicator Light |
Yes |
Left Front Element-Burner Size |
10""/6"" |
Number of Cooking Element-Burners |
5 |
Right Front Element-Burner Size |
10""/6"" |
Right Rear Element-Burner Size |
6"" |
Digital Display |
No |
208V Compatible |
Yes |
Power Cord Included |
No |
Power Outage Compatible |
No |
Features |
ADA Compliant |
Cooktop Surface Material |
Glass |
Fuel Type |
Electric |
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