KitchenAid KCES550HSS Electric Cooktop, 30 inch Exterior Width, 5 Burners, 3,200 W Highest Element, Stainless Steel colour
Category: Electric Cooktops
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The KitchenAidKCES550HSS 30" electric cooktop brings professional‑level performance and a sleek, built‑in look to any modern kitchen, combining powerful heating technology with intuitive control. Designed at approximately 30" wide to fit the most common cutout spaces, this smooth glass surface offers five radiant elements that support everything from delicate sauces to rapid boiling for family‑sized meals. At the heart of the design is the standout 10" Even‑Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting, which delivers impressive high heat for searing and fast boiling while maintaining a steady, precise low temperature when you need a gentle simmer, helping prevent scorching and overcooking. Complementing this is the 6" Even‑Heat™ Element with Melt Setting, ideal for tasks like melting chocolate or butter directly in the pan without a double boiler, giving you consistent, ultra‑low heat that many standard cooktops struggle to achieve. Another premium highlight is the versatile 10"/6" Ultra Power™ Double‑Ring Round Element, which lets you match the heating surface to your cookware size, switching seamlessly between a larger ring for stock pots and a smaller ring for everyday pans, maximizing efficiency and control on a single burner. The remaining elements provide ample everyday power, so you can sauté, simmer, and boil on multiple zones at once, making this cooktop a strong choice for busy home cooks and entertainers. Sturdy metal control knobs give a substantial, professional feel and allow fine‑tuned adjustments across an infinite range of heat levels, while the hot surface indicator and control lock features add peace of mind by clearly signaling when the surface is still hot and by disabling the controls during cleaning or when not in use. Finished in stainless steel with a frameless black glass surface, the KitchenAidKCES550HSS cooktop offers a refined, built‑in appearance that coordinates beautifully with a wide range of wall ovens and other appliances, delivering both style and performance in a compact, space‑conscious footprint.
• 10" Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting – delivers powerful, even heating with a wide range of simmer options for precise high‑ and low‑temperature cooking.
• 6" Even-Heat™ Element with Melt Setting – uses Even-Heat™ Technology and a dedicated low‑temperature melt mode to gently melt chocolate or butter without scorching.
• 10"/6" Ultra Power™ Double-Ring Round Element – combines two element sizes in one zone to fit both large stock pots and smaller pans, ideal for rapid boiling, searing and wok cooking.
• Even-Heat™ Technology – maintains a constant, steady supply of power to help prevent hot and cold spots and support consistent cooking results.
• Hot Surface Indicator – lights up to show when any cooking zone is on or still hot, helping prevent accidental burns.
• Control Lock – disables the cooktop controls to help prevent unintended use and to make wiping the control area easier.
• Five radiant cooking elements – offers 5 burners in a 30" width, giving flexibility to cook with multiple pots and pans at once.
• 8" 1800‑watt round element – efficiently heats a common pan size and provides up to 1800 watts of power for everyday tasks like boiling, sautéing and frying.
• 6" 1200‑watt round element – supplies up to 1200 watts of power for smaller pans and routine cooking needs.
• Dual 10"/6" element configuration – provides two dual‑size zones so you can match the heating area to the diameter of your cookware for better efficiency.
• Infinite heat control knobs – allow smooth, precise adjustment of heat levels rather than fixed steps, so you can fine‑tune temperatures.
• Metal control knobs – substantial, stainless steel knobs provide a professional look and feel while offering responsive control of each element.
• Right‑side knob layout – keeps controls grouped together and easy to reach while maximizing usable cooking surface.
• Glass cooktop surface – sleek, flat ceramic‑glass surface looks modern and is easy to wipe clean after spills.
• 30" width with 5‑1/4" height profile – fits most standard 30" cooktop cutouts while providing a low, built‑in look.
• Installs over compatible built‑in ovens – designed to be installed above select KitchenAid® wall ovens for a coordinated, space‑efficient cooking setup.
• Standard electric radiant design – uses familiar electric radiant elements under glass, compatible with a wide range of flat‑bottom cookware.
• 208/240V hard‑wire connection – supports typical North American electric cooktop installations for reliable performance.
• ADA Height and Operation Compliant – meets applicable accessibility guidelines for reach and operation when properly installed.
• Stainless steel trim and frame – coordinates with other KitchenAid® stainless appliances and adds a premium, built‑in appearance.
Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 year
Canadian model: KCES550HSS
Similar to USA model: KCES550HSS
Canadian UPC: 883049472805
Similar to USA UPC: 883049472805
EAN: 0883049472805
Hot Surface Indicator
KCES550HSS - 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.
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