KITCHENAID 36" 5-Burner Gas Cooktop with Griddle
Introducing the KCGS956ESS, a 36" Gas Cooktop by KitchenAid. This cooktop is designed to bring both style and functionality to your kitchen, offering a versatile cooking experience that will elevate your culinary skills.
The KCGS956ESS features five sealed burners that deliver precise heat control for a variety of cooking tasks. The burners vary in size and power, allowing you to accommodate different pot and pan sizes and customize the heat intensity to suit your recipes. From rapid boiling to gentle simmering, this cooktop offers the flexibility to meet your cooking needs with ease.
One of the standout features of the KCGS956ESS is its sleek and modern design. The cooktop is constructed with high-quality materials, including a stainless steel surface that adds a sophisticated touch to your kitchen decor. The continuous cast-iron grates provide a stable and even cooking surface, allowing you to effortlessly move cookware across the burners without lifting.
Operating the KCGS956ESS is intuitive and user-friendly. The cooktop features easy-to-use control knobs located at the front, providing quick access to adjust the heat levels for each burner. The knobs are backlit, making them visible even in low-light conditions and adding a touch of elegance to the overall design. The cooktop also features an electronic ignition system, ensuring reliable and hassle-free start-ups without the need for matches or lighters.
Cleaning the KCGS956ESS is a breeze. The sealed burners prevent spills and food particles from seeping into the cooktop, making it easy to wipe clean. The removable burner caps and grates can be easily taken off for a more thorough cleaning. This cooktop is designed to simplify your post-cooking cleanup, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your meals and less time on maintenance.
Safety is a top priority with the KCGS956ESS. The cooktop is equipped with a flame failure safety feature, which automatically shuts off the gas supply if the flame is accidentally extinguished. This provides peace of mind and helps prevent gas leaks, ensuring a safe cooking environment for you and your family.
With its 36" size, the KCGS956ESS offers a spacious cooking surface that is ideal for larger kitchens and cooking enthusiasts. The ample space allows you to cook multiple dishes simultaneously, making meal preparation more efficient and convenient.
In conclusion, the KCGS956ESS Gas Cooktop by KitchenAid is a stylish and high-performing appliance that enhances your cooking experience. With its powerful burners, sleek design, and user-friendly controls, this cooktop offers versatility, convenience, and precise heat control. Enjoy easy cleaning, enhanced safety features, and a sleek aesthetic that will complement any kitchen decor. Upgrade your kitchen with the KCGS956ESS and unlock your culinary creativity with confidence.
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Receive up to a $3000 rebate with purchase of qualifying KitchenAid Brand Appliances.
Valid from 7/1/2023 to 12/31/2023

KITCHENAID 36" 5-Burner Gas Cooktop with Griddle
Introducing the KCGS956ESS, a 36" Gas Cooktop by KitchenAid. This cooktop is designed to bring both style and functionality to your kitchen, offering a versatile cooking experience that will elevate your culinary skills.
The KCGS956ESS features five sealed burners that deliver precise heat control for a variety of cooking tasks. The burners vary in size and power, allowing you to accommodate different pot and pan sizes and customize the heat intensity to suit your recipes. From rapid boiling to gentle simmering, this cooktop offers the flexibility to meet your cooking needs with ease.
One of the standout features of the KCGS956ESS is its sleek and modern design. The cooktop is constructed with high-quality materials, including a stainless steel surface that adds a sophisticated touch to your kitchen decor. The continuous cast-iron grates provide a stable and even cooking surface, allowing you to effortlessly move cookware across the burners without lifting.
Operating the KCGS956ESS is intuitive and user-friendly. The cooktop features easy-to-use control knobs located at the front, providing quick access to adjust the heat levels for each burner. The knobs are backlit, making them visible even in low-light conditions and adding a touch of elegance to the overall design. The cooktop also features an electronic ignition system, ensuring reliable and hassle-free start-ups without the need for matches or lighters.
Cleaning the KCGS956ESS is a breeze. The sealed burners prevent spills and food particles from seeping into the cooktop, making it easy to wipe clean. The removable burner caps and grates can be easily taken off for a more thorough cleaning. This cooktop is designed to simplify your post-cooking cleanup, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your meals and less time on maintenance.
Safety is a top priority with the KCGS956ESS. The cooktop is equipped with a flame failure safety feature, which automatically shuts off the gas supply if the flame is accidentally extinguished. This provides peace of mind and helps prevent gas leaks, ensuring a safe cooking environment for you and your family.
With its 36" size, the KCGS956ESS offers a spacious cooking surface that is ideal for larger kitchens and cooking enthusiasts. The ample space allows you to cook multiple dishes simultaneously, making meal preparation more efficient and convenient.
In conclusion, the KCGS956ESS Gas Cooktop by KitchenAid is a stylish and high-performing appliance that enhances your cooking experience. With its powerful burners, sleek design, and user-friendly controls, this cooktop offers versatility, convenience, and precise heat control. Enjoy easy cleaning, enhanced safety features, and a sleek aesthetic that will complement any kitchen decor. Upgrade your kitchen with the KCGS956ESS and unlock your culinary creativity with confidence.
- 10,000 BTU Even-Heat™ Torch Burner
- Features an exclusive design that provides a small flame for delicate simmering and a larger one that distributes high heat across the whole pan for more even cooking.
- 20,000 BTU Professional Dual Ring Burner
- Removable Griddle Included
- Provides a one-piece flat surface that can be used on the right, left, or center of the cooktop surface, and is ideal for making a range of dishes from crepes to quesadillas.
- 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.
- Multi-Finish Back-Lit Knobs
- Deliver a beautiful accent with pleasant LED lights that let you know when the burner is in use.
- 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.
- Electronic Ignition and Automatic Reignition
- Full-Width Cast-Iron Grates
- Enhance the beautiful look of the cooktop and allow easy movement of cookware around the entire cooking surface.
- LP Conversion Kit
- Allows you to convert the cooktop so it can be used with LP gas.

10,000 BTU Even-Heat(TM) Torch Burner
Features an exclusive design that provides a small flame for delicate simmering and a larger one that distributes high heat across the whole pan for more even cooking.

20,000 BTU Professional Dual Ring Burner

Removable Griddle Included
Provides a one-piece flat surface that can be used on the right, left, or center of the cooktop surface, and is ideal for making a range of dishes from crepes to quesadillas.

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.
Certifications | |
Prop 65 | CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY - WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov . |
Dimensions | |
Depth | 21.0 in |
Height | 3-11/16 in |
Width | 36-1/4 in |
Configuration and Overview | |
Cooktop Type | Standard |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Installs Over Built-In Oven | Yes |
LP Convertible | Yes - Kit Included |
Power Boost | No |
Size | 36 in |
Controls | |
Infinite Heat Controls | Yes |
Knob Color | Stainless Steel |
Location of Controls | Front |
Cooktop Details | |
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 | Yes |
Hot Surface Indicator Light | No |
Ignition Type | Direct Spark Ignition |
Number of Cooking Element-Burners | 5 |
Number of Grates | 3 |
Appearance | |
Digital Display | No |
Refinements | |
Features | 20K BTU Dual-Ring Burner, Cookshield Finish, Even-Heat Melt Burner, Torch Burner, ADA Compliant |
Electrical | |
Power Cord Included | Yes |
Features | |
Power Outage Compatible | Yes |
GDS | |
GPC Code | 10001951 |
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IsOrderableUnit | true |
Product Type | EA |
UDEX | 1100400623 |
isBaseUnit | true |
isConsumerUnit | true |
Details | |
Cooktop Surface Material | Stainless Steel |
Description | |
Fuel Type | Gas |

KitchenAid Make It Your Own Rebate
Receive up to a $3000 rebate with purchase of qualifying KitchenAid Brand Appliances.
Valid from 7/1/2023 to 12/31/2023