The KitchenAid 36 Electric Downdraft Cooktop with 5 Elements, model KCED606GBL, is a sophisticated and versatile addition to any modern kitchen. Designed with both style and functionality in mind, this cooktop features a sleek black surface that seamlessly integrates into your countertop, offering a clean and contemporary look. The downdraft ventilation system is a standout feature, effectively capturing smoke, steam, and odors right at the cooking surface, eliminating the need for an overhead hood and providing greater flexibility in kitchen design. With five radiant cooking elements, including a powerful 10-inch Even-Heat™ Ultra Element with Simmer Setting, this cooktop ensures precise temperature control and even heat distribution for all your culinary creations. Whether you're simmering delicate sauces or searing a steak, the intuitive touch-activated controls make it easy to adjust settings with precision. The durable ceramic-glass surface is not only easy to clean but also resistant to scratches and stains, ensuring your cooktop maintains its pristine appearance over time. Elevate your cooking experience with the KitchenAid KCED606GBL, where innovation meets elegance.
Highlights:
- Downdraft Ventilation System: Integrated ventilation captures smoke and odors at the cooking surface, eliminating the need for an overhead hood.
- Five Radiant Cooking Elements: Offers versatile cooking options with different sizes and power levels to accommodate various cookware.
- 10-Inch Even-Heat™ Ultra Element: Provides consistent heat and precise temperature control, ideal for both high-heat searing and low simmering.
- Touch-Activated Controls: Intuitive and easy-to-use controls for precise adjustments and a sleek, modern look.
- Ceramic-Glass Surface: Durable and easy to clean, resistant to scratches and stains, maintaining its appearance over time.
- Hot Surface Indicator: Safety feature that alerts you when the cooking surface is still hot to the touch.
- Frameless Design: Seamlessly integrates into your countertop for a sleek and modern aesthetic.
- Versatile Installation Options: Can be installed in a variety of kitchen layouts, offering flexibility in design.
- 10'' Even-Heat™ Ultra Element with Simmer Setting
- Provides more 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.
- 3-Speed Fan Control
- Can be precisely matched to cooking needs, effectively removing steam, grease, and odors from the air.
- 12''/9'' Double-Ring Element
- Lets you use different cookware sizes at one location. When using large, 12-inch cookware the entire element surface is used. For smaller cookware, you ll use only the 9-inch inner element.
- Convertible to Duct-Free Ventilation
- Allows a downdraft cooktop to be placed nearly anywhere in the kitchen using a duct-free conversion kit (not included). This filters and recirculates the air without running ductwork, ideal for kitchens with installation restrictions or ducting limitations.
- Hot-Surface Indicator
- Provides a clear indication that lets you know if any cooking surface is on or still hot.
- Pure Color Ceramic-Glass Surface
- Comes in saturated colors with stainless steel control knobs for a sophisticated, easy-to-clean appearance.
- 8'' Round Element
- Efficiently heats a commonly used pan size and can reach a power output of up to 1800 watts for every day use.
- Downdraft Ventilation
- Integrates the ventilation system into the cooking surface so that a separate hood is not needed. Smoke and odors can be removed and taken outside or filtered and recirculated inside. A duct-free kit is available for purchase separately.
- 300 CFM Exhaust Rating
- Handles the venting requirements of high temperature cooking techniques like pan searing and stir-frying.
- CookShield Finish for Glass Surface
- Protects the cooktop surface from scratches, helping keep it looking pristine even with frequent use.
- Power-On Indicator Light
- Lets you know at a glance when an element is on.
- Stainless Steel Knobs
- Enhance the look of the cooktop surface with sturdy construction that adds to their premium feel.
- 6'' Round Element
- Can reach a power output of up to 1200 watts to handle your daily cooking needs.
10'' Even-Heat(TM) Ultra Element with Simmer Setting
Provides more versatility for high and low temperature cooking techniques. Even-Heat(TM) Technology maintains a constant supply of power and delivers a range of simmer settings.
6'' Even-Heat(TM) Element with Melt Setting
Combines the benefits of Even-Heat(TM) Technology with a dedicated setting that reaches the low temperatures needed to melt chocolate or butter without scorching.
3-Speed Fan Control
Can be precisely matched to cooking needs, effectively removing steam, grease, and odors from the air.
12''/9'' Double-Ring Element
Lets you use different cookware sizes at one location. When using large, 12-inch cookware the entire element surface is used. For smaller cookware, you ll use only the 9-inch inner element.
This 36 electric cooktop features Downdraft, an integrated ventilation system that doesn t require a separate hood. A 10-inch Even-Heat™ Ultra element provides versatility for both high-and low-temperature cooking, and has multiple simmer settings. And with a 3-speed fan with 300 CFM exhaust rating, the venting can keep up with your culinary feats.
Energy Rating |
258 |
Prop 65 |
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY - WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov . |
Depth |
22-1/16 in |
Height |
3-5/8 in |
Net Weight |
57 lbs |
Width |
36-5/16 in |
Cooktop Type |
Downdraft |
Fuel Type |
Electric |
Installs Over Built-In Oven |
No |
LP Convertible |
No |
Power Boost |
No |
Size |
36 in |
Infinite Heat Controls |
Yes |
Knob Color |
Color Coordinated |
Location of Controls |
Right Side |
Automatic Pan Detection |
No |
Center Front Element-Burner Size |
10"" |
Cooktop Surface Color |
Black |
Downdraft Vent |
Yes |
Heating Element On Indicator Light |
Yes |
Hot Surface Indicator Light |
Yes |
Left Front Element-Burner Size |
6"" |
Number of Cooking Element-Burners |
5 |
Right Rear Element-Burner Size |
12""/9"" |
Digital Display |
No |
Number of Speeds |
3 |
Features |
Cookshield Finish, Even-Heat Melt Burner, Downdraft Ventilation |
Power Cord Included |
No |
Power Outage Compatible |
No |
Cooktop Surface Material |
Ceramic Glass |
Fuel Type |
Electric |
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