The KitchenAid 36 5-Burner Gas Cooktop KCGS556ESS is a premium appliance designed to elevate your culinary experience with its exceptional performance and sleek design. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this cooktop features five versatile burners that cater to a wide range of cooking needs, from simmering delicate sauces to searing steaks to perfection. The cooktop's stainless steel finish not only adds a touch of elegance to your kitchen but also ensures durability and easy maintenance. The continuous cast-iron grates provide a sturdy and seamless surface for moving pots and pans across the cooktop, while the powerful 20,000 BTU dual-ring burner offers precise control for high-heat cooking. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook, the KitchenAid 36 Gas Cooktop is engineered to deliver exceptional results with every meal.
Highlights:
- Five Versatile Burners: Accommodates a variety of cooking techniques with burners ranging from a powerful 20,000 BTU dual-ring burner to a gentle simmer burner.
- Stainless Steel Finish: Offers a sleek and modern look that complements any kitchen decor while ensuring durability and easy cleaning.
- Continuous Cast-Iron Grates: Provide a stable and seamless cooking surface, allowing for easy movement of pots and pans.
- 20,000 BTU Dual-Ring Burner: Delivers precise control for high-heat cooking, perfect for searing, boiling, and stir-frying.
- Electronic Ignition: Ensures reliable and quick ignition of burners for hassle-free cooking.
- Full-Width Cast-Iron Grates: Enhance the cooktop's functionality by allowing you to slide cookware across the surface without lifting.
- Easy-to-Clean Design: Features dishwasher-safe grates and a stainless steel surface that wipes clean effortlessly.
- Knob Controls: Intuitive and easy-to-use controls provide precise heat adjustments for each burner.
- LP Conversion Kit Included: Offers flexibility to convert the cooktop for use with liquid propane.
- 20,000 BTU Professional Dual Ring Burner
- 6,000 BTU Even-Heat™ Simmer Burner
- A diffuser plate allows more control of the flame at the lowest setting, for more precise simmering and melting.
- CookShield Finish
- protects the cooktop from stains that mayoccur with high temperature cooking. Thepermanent finish makes it easy to wipe cleanwithout harsh chemicals so it looks clean,bright and beautiful even longer.
- Electronic Ignition
- Automatically lights burners so no standing pilot light is needed
- Full-Width Cast-Iron Grates
- Enhance the beautiful look of the cooktop and allow easy movement of cookware around the entire cooking surface.
- Multi-Finish Knobs
- Enhance the look of the cooktop surface with sturdy construction that adds to their premium feel.
- LP Conversion Kit
- Allows you to convert the cooktop so it can be used with LP gas.
20,000 BTU Professional Dual Ring Burner
6,000 BTU Even-Heat(TM) Simmer Burner
A diffuser plate allows more control of the flame at the lowest setting, for more precise simmering and melting.
CookShield Finish
protects the cooktop from stains that mayoccur with high temperature cooking. Thepermanent finish makes it easy to wipe cleanwithout harsh chemicals so it looks clean,bright and beautiful even longer.
Electronic Ignition
Automatically lights burners so no standing pilot light is needed
If you love to experiment and push culinary limits, you'll appreciate the power and versatility of this 36-inch cooktop. Five individual burners includes a powerful 20,000 BTU Dual Ring Burner that is among the most powerful in the industry. The eye-catching design includes Multi-Finish Knobs and the scratch-resistant CookShield Finish help protect the surface against stains that may occur with high-temperature cooking.
Prop 65 |
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY - WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov . |
Depth |
21.0 in |
Height |
3-11/16 in |
Width |
36.0 in |
Cooktop Type |
Standard |
Fuel Type |
Gas |
Installs Over Built-In Oven |
Yes |
LP Convertible |
Yes - Kit Included |
Power Boost |
No |
Size |
36 in |
Infinite Heat Controls |
Yes |
Knob Color |
Stainless Steel |
Location of Controls |
Front |
Automatic Pan Detection |
No |
Cooktop Surface Color |
Color Coordinated |
Downdraft Vent |
No |
Grate Details |
Dishwasher Safe, Matte Finish, Continuous, Cast Iron Grates |
Heating Element On Indicator Light |
No |
Hot Surface Indicator Light |
No |
Ignition Type |
Direct Spark Ignition |
Number of Cooking Element-Burners |
5 |
Number of Grates |
3 |
Digital Display |
No |
Features |
20K BTU Dual-Ring Burner, Even-Heat Melt Burner, Cookshield Finish, ADA Compliant |
Power Cord Included |
Yes |
20K BTU Dual-Ring Burner |
20K BTU Dual-Ring Burner |
Cookshield Finish |
Cookshield Finish |
Power Outage Compatible |
Yes |
GPC Code |
10001951 |
IsInvoiceUnit |
true |
IsOrderableUnit |
true |
Product Type |
EA |
UDEX |
1100400623 |
isBaseUnit |
true |
isConsumerUnit |
true |
Cooktop Surface Material |
Stainless Steel |
Fuel Type |
Gas |
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