4.0 | 4 Reviews

36" Electric Cooktop with 5 Elements and Knob Controls - Stainless Steel

KitchenAid KCES556HSS

Available in 2 Color(s)

color swatch Black
KCES556HBL
$1,304.99
color swatch Stainless Steel
KCES556HSS
$1,394.99

Features

  • Hot Surface Indicator
  • 10'' Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting
  • 6'' Even-Heat™ Element with Melt Setting
  • 12''/9''/6'' Triple-Ring Round Element

Quick Specs

  • Type: Cooktop
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Width: 36.313"
  • Height: 5.25"
  • Depth: 22.813"
  • Nominal Width: 36"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Downdraft Ventilation: No
  • Hood Recommended: Yes

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12''/9''/6'' Triple-Ring Round Element

Maximizes your flexibility with three distinct sizes that allow for element selection based on cookware size.

12''/9''/6'' Triple-Ring Round Element Maximizes your flexibility with three distinct sizes that allow for element selection based on cookware size.

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.

10'' Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting Provides greater 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.

Two 6'' 1200-Watt Round Elements Can reach a power output of up to 1200-watts to handle your daily cooking needs.

Metal Control Knobs Substantial, professionally-inspired stainless steel knobs easily adjust the cooktop's elements through an infinite number of heat settings, offering responsiveness and flexibility in control.

Features

  • Hot Surface Indicator
  • 10'' Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting
  • 6'' Even-Heat™ Element with Melt Setting
  • 12''/9''/6'' Triple-Ring Round Element
  • Two 6'' 1200-Watt Round Elements
Specifications
Dimensions
Cutout Depth Max 20-9/16 in
Cutout Depth Min 20-3/8 in
Cutout Width Max 35-9/16 in
Cutout Width Min 34-9/16 in
Depth 21-5/8 in
Height 5-1/4 in
Maximum Height 5-1/4 in
Net Weight 44 lbs
Width 35-7/8 in
Configuration and Overview
Cooktop Type Standard
Fuel Type Electric
Installs Over Built-In Oven Yes
LP Convertible No
Power Boost No
Size 36 in
Controls
Infinite Heat Controls Yes
Knob Type Metal
Location of Controls Front
Cooktop Details
Automatic Pan Detection No
Center Rear Element-Burner Size 8""
Cooktop Element Style Radiant
Cooktop Surface Color Black
Downdraft Vent No
Heating Element On Indicator Light Yes
Hot Surface Indicator Light Yes
Left Front Element-Burner Power 1300W
Left Front Element-Burner Size 6""
Left Rear Element-Burner Size 12""/9""/6""
Number of Cooking Element-Burners 5
Right Front Element-Burner Size 10""/6""
Right Front Element-Burner Type Dual
Right Rear Element-Burner Size 6""
Appearance
Digital Display No
Certifications
Prop 65
Electrical
208V Compatible Yes
Power Cord Included No
Features
Power Outage Compatible No
Refinements
Features ADA Compliant
Energy
Annual Energy Usage [kWh] 258.0
Details
Cooktop Surface Material Glass

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Cooktop
  • Fuel: Electric

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 36.313"
  • Height: 5.25"
  • Depth: 22.813"

  • Size

  • Nominal Width: 36"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Downdraft Ventilation: No
  • Hood Recommended: Yes

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4.0 out of 5

75% of reviewers recommend this product.

4 Stars

Loving my new Cooktop!

Charliehorse 9/26/2019

Loving my ceramic cooktop! After using and cleaning a gas cooktop, I am very happy with my new ceramic cooktop! It is efficient and easy to clean.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Easy to install, works well!

Doug93 9/10/2019

Installed almost a month ago. Replaced a 60 year old exposed element cooktop. The install was fairly easy, though I'm not sure the retention screws are doing much. The cooktop itself works great, exponentially better than the old one. In the lighting in our kitchen, it's hard to see exactly where the elements are until you turn them on. Overall I would recommend it.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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3 Stars

love the flat top

pattyknack 9/5/2019

I like the cooktop but not so sure about the controls in the front, would prefer them on the side so you are not pulling a pan across the top, this is not the cooktop we were promised so we are waiting for the correct one
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No, I do not recommend this product

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5 Stars

stainless trim looks sharp!

Butchie Boy 7/17/2019

looks very classy! easy to clean smooth top. love it, wife!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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