36-inch Built-in Electric Cooktop with Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element (KCES556HSS)
Features
This 36 electric cooktop combines timeless style with the performance of five radiant elements, including a 10'' Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting, a 6'' Even-Heat™ Elements with Melt Setting, and a 12''/9''/6'' Triple-Ring Round Element that maximizes your flexibility with three distinct rings that allow for element selection based on cookware size.
EVEN-HEAT™ ULTRA ELEMENT WITH SIMMER SETTING*
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*
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.
METAL CONTROL KNOBS*
METAL CONTROL KNOBS*
Deliver a premium look and feel that reflects the quality that is built into the cooktop.
HOT-SURFACE INDICATOR *
HOT-SURFACE INDICATOR *
Provides a clear indication that lets you know if any cooking surface is on or still hot.
*Feature images may not reflect actual product.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Manufacturer Color | Stainless Steel |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Type | Built-In |
| Cooktop | |
| Burners/Elements | 5 |
| Power Output |
• Left Rear Element: 3,000 W/ 2,200 W/ 1,100 W • Right Front Element: 3,200 W • Center Rear Element: 1,800 W • Left Front Element: 1,300 W |
| Burner/Element Size |
• Center Rear Element: 8" • Left Front Element: 6" • Left Rear Element: 12"/9"/6" • Right Front Element: 10"/6" • Right Rear Element: 6" |
| Elements | Smoothtop |
| Features | |
| Technologies |
• Even-Heat™ Technology • Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Downdraft Ventilation | No |
| Additional Information |
• Heating Element On Indicator Light • Hot Surface Indicator Light • Metal Knobs |
| Electrical Information | |
| Information |
• 240 V • 40 A |
| Certifications and Approvals | |
| ADA Compliant | Yes |
| Dimensions | |
| Class Width | 36" |
| Width | 35.87 inch(es) / 91.12 cm |
| Height | 5.25 inch(es) / 13.34 cm |
| Depth | 21.63 inch(es) / 54.93 cm |
| Weight | 44 lb(s) / 19.96 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | |
| Width | 40.75 inch(es) / 103.51 cm |
| Height | 9.25 inch(es) / 23.5 cm |
| Depth | 25 inch(es) / 63.5 cm |
| Weight | 56 lb(s) / 25.4 kg |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year Parts and Labor |
| UPC | |
| UPC# | 883049472973 |
| Content ID | 521063 |
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