KitchenAid KCES956KBL Electric Cooktop, 36 inch Exterior Width, 5 Burners, 3,200 W Highest Element, Black colour
Category: Electric Cooktops
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The KitchenAidKCES956KBL 36" electric cooktop is designed for home chefs who want professional-level control wrapped in a sleek, modern look. Its black glass surface creates a seamless, built-in appearance that complements both contemporary and classic kitchens, while the approximately 36" width offers generous cooking space without overwhelming your countertop. At the heart of this cooktop is the powerful 10"/6" Even‑Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting, a standout feature that delivers steady, consistent heat across a wide range of temperatures. Whether you are rapidly boiling water for pasta or holding a delicate sauce at a gentle simmer, this dual-size element gives you the flexibility to match the heat and surface area to your cookware, something many standard electric cooktops simply can’t match.
For more precise, low-temperature tasks, the dedicated 6" Even‑Heat™ Element with Melt Setting is ideal for melting chocolate, butter, or cheese without scorching, taking the guesswork out of recipes that demand gentle, controlled heat. Another signature advantage is the versatile 12"/9"/6" Triple‑Ring Round Element, which adapts to your pan size so you can use everything from small saucepans to large stockpots on the same burner while maintaining efficient, even heating. Rounding out the five-element layout are additional 8" and 6" radiant elements that provide everyday power for side dishes, quick sautés, and weeknight meals, giving you a well-balanced cooking surface ready for multi-course cooking.
User-friendly Touch‑Activated Controls keep the surface clean and uncluttered, allowing you to adjust temperatures with a simple tap instead of bulky knobs, while the integrated Control Lock helps prevent accidental changes and makes it easier to wipe the surface after cooking. Safety is built in with a Hot Surface Indicator that clearly shows when any area of the cooktop is still hot, so you can cook and clean with confidence. With its combination of advanced heating technology, flexible element configuration, intuitive controls, and premium design, the KitchenAidKCES956KBL cooktop is an excellent upgrade for anyone looking to elevate both the performance and style of their kitchen.
• 10"/6" Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting – delivers constant, even power with a wide range of simmer options, and offers two element sizes in one for both rapid boiling and small-pan cooking.
• 6" Even-Heat™ Element with Melt Setting – uses Even-Heat™ Technology plus a dedicated low-temperature melt mode to gently melt chocolate or butter without scorching.
• 12"/9"/6" Triple-Ring Round Element – three concentric element sizes in one burner let you match the heating area to small, medium, or large cookware for better efficiency and control.
• Touch-Activated Controls – flat glass touch controls with a slider for heat-level selection provide precise adjustments, are easy to wipe clean, and integrate seamlessly into the cooktop surface.
• Control Lock – disables the cooktop controls to help prevent unintended use and to allow safe, thorough cleaning of the control area.
• Hot Surface Indicator – clearly shows when any cooking zone is on or still hot, helping prevent accidental burns and allowing safer cleanup.
• 36" 5-element electric smoothtop layout – five radiant elements on a 36" surface give ample space to cook multiple dishes at once, from large stockpots to small saucepans.
• 8" 1800-Watt round element – provides up to 1800 watts of power for everyday tasks like boiling, sautéing, and pan-frying in mid-sized cookware.
• 6" 1200-Watt round element – offers up to 1200 watts of power for smaller pots and pans, ideal for reheating, simmering, and side dishes.
• High-power 10"/6" dual element – supports both high-heat searing or fast boiling on the 10" ring and more moderate cooking on the 6" ring without changing burners.
• Flexible multi-size element configuration – combination of dual- and triple-ring elements lets you fine-tune heat coverage to pan size, improving energy efficiency and cooking results.
• Black ceramic glass surface – sleek, modern glass top complements contemporary kitchens and provides a smooth surface that’s easy to wipe clean.
• Installs over a built-in oven – designed to be installed above compatible built-in wall ovens for a seamless, integrated cooking station.
• Right-front control placement – keeps controls conveniently accessible while helping to keep them away from the hottest rear cooking zones.
• Heating Element On indicator light – provides a visual cue that an element is actively heating, reducing the chance of leaving a burner on unintentionally.
• All-burner configuration – every position on the cooktop is an active heating element, maximizing usable cooking space.
• Electric radiant heating technology – delivers fast, responsive heat through radiant elements beneath the glass, suitable for a wide variety of cookware types.
• 208/240V compatible hardwire connection – supports standard North American 208/240-volt installations for built-in electric cooktops.
• ADA height and operation compliant (where applicable) – design and control placement support accessible installation and use when properly installed.
• Compact height profile – low 3-5/8" height allows installation in a variety of countertop and cabinet configurations.
• Durable construction with 1-year parts and labor warranty (typical) – provides peace of mind and protection against defects during normal residential use.
Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 year
Canadian model: KCES956KBL
Similar to USA model: KCES956KBL
Canadian UPC: 883049599021
Similar to USA UPC: 883049599021
EAN: 0883049599021
Hot Surface Indicator
KCES956KBL - 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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