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KitchenAid KCES956KBL - 36 Inch Electric Cooktop
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KCES956KBL
36 Inch Electric Cooktop with 5 Elements, Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element, Ultra Power™ Double-Ring Round Element, Touch Activated Controls, Hot Surface Indicator, Simmer Setting, Melt Setting, and Control Lock: Black

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Number of Burners: 5
Style: Smoothtop
Type: Drop-In
Control Type: Touchpad
Actual Width: 34 21/50 Inch
WiFi: No
Simmer Burner: Yes
Power Burner: Yes
Hot Surface Indicator Light: Yes
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Color: Black
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KCES956KBL
$1,498.00
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MSRP: $2,054.00
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Product Information
Brand: KitchenAid
Model: KCES956KBL
Appearance
Fuel Type: Electric
Number of Burners: 5
Style: Smoothtop
Type: Drop-In
Control Type: Touchpad
Controls Location: Top
Color: Black
Surface Color: Black
Glass Surface: Yes
Dimensions
Actual Width: 34 21/50 Inch
Actual Depth: 20 1/4 Inch
Actual Height: 3 5/8 Inch
Smart
WiFi: No
Burner
Simmer Burner: Yes
Power Burner: Yes
Burner 1 Output: 3200/2300W
Burner 2 Output: 1,800W
Burner 3 Output: 3000W/1900W
Burner 4 Output: 1200
Burner 5 Output: 1300
Electric Cooktop Features
Hot Surface Indicator Light: Yes
Technical Details
Amps: 40
Voltage: 240 Volts
GTIN
UPC: 883049599021
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Description

36 Inch Electric Cooktop with 5 Elements
This 36" electric cooktop combines the lasting beauty of a black glass surface with the performance of a 10'' Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting, two 6'' Even-Heat™ Elements with Melt Setting, and 12''/9''/6'' Triple-Ring Round Element that maximizes your flexibility with three distinct rings to allow for element selection based on cookware size.

Specifications

Product Specs
Size:  
36"
Cooktop Type:  
Standard
Fuel Type:  
Electric
Location of Controls:  
Right Side
Cooktop Details
Number of Cooking Element-Burners:  
5
Left Front Element-Burner Power:  
3200/2300W
Left Rear Element-Burner Type:  
Standard
Right Front Element-Burner Type:  
Dual
Left Rear Element-Burner Size:  
8in.
Right Front Element-Burner Size:  
10in./6in.
Left Front Element-Burner Type:  
Even Heat Dual
Left Rear Element-Burner Power:  
1,800W
Center Rear Element-Burner Size:  
6in.
Right Front Element-Burner Power:  
3000W/1900W
Center Rear Element-Burner Type:  
Even Heat
Left Front Element-Burner Size:  
10in./6in.
Hot Surface Indicator Light:  
Yes
Automatic Pan Detection:  
No
Downdraft Vent:  
No
Electrical
208V Compatible:  
Yes
Power Cord Included:  
No
Dimensions and Weight
Height:  
3 5/8"
Width:  
34 21/50"
Depth:  
20 1/4"
Gross Weight:  
46 lb.
Net Weight:  
41 lb.

Features

10 Inch /6 Inch Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting
  • Adds versatility for high and low temperature cooking. Even-Heat™ Technology delivers constant power and a range of simmer settings. Two element sizes in one make it ideal for boiling, yet also accept small pans for various cooking tasks.
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.
Touch Activated Controls
  • Offer an intuitive, easy-to-use touch screen experience.
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.
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.
Control Lock
  • Disables cooking mode for easy cleaning when not in use.
Key Features
Even-Heat™ Element
Even-Heat™ reaches low temperatures needed to melt chocolate or butter without scorching and delivers a range of simmer settings.
Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element
Provides even heat distribution across the cooktop, ensuring quick boils, accurate simmering, and flawless melting.
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