Bring true pro-style performance to your kitchen with the VikingVGSU53616BSS gas cooktop, a premium stainless steel centerpiece designed for serious everyday cooking and weekend entertaining alike. Built in a generous 36-inch class width, this cooktop gives you the room to spread out multiple pans at once while keeping everything within easy reach, making it ideal for busy family meals, multi-course dinner parties, and precision prep work. What sets this model apart from many similar cooktops is its combination of power, control, and durability-focused details that are typically reserved for higher-tier professional installations. The permanently sealed burner design helps contain spills for easier cleanup while still delivering exceptional heat output, and the brass burner rings add a refined, heavy-duty touch that also supports consistent performance over time. For cooks who demand both high-heat searing and gentle melting, simmer settings on all burners provide the low, steady flame needed for delicate sauces, chocolate, and slow reductions without constant babysitting. Another standout feature is the SureSpark™ Ignition System, which is engineered to automatically ignite and re-ignite if a flame goes out during cooking—an added layer of confidence when you’re working with long simmers or busy, high-traffic kitchens. Everyday usability is further enhanced by the ScratchSafe™ grate design, created to help protect the surface while providing a stable, continuous platform for sliding cookware from burner to burner. From rapid boiling and wok-style stir-frying to controlled simmering and finishing touches, the VikingVGSU53616BSS delivers a professional feel with thoughtful features that elevate both performance and peace of mind, all wrapped in a clean, built-in look that complements modern and classic kitchen designs.
• SureSpark™ Ignition System – automatically ignites and re-ignites burners if the flame goes out, helping maintain uninterrupted cooking performance.
• ScratchSafe™ Grate Design – helps protect the cooktop surface from scratches while ensuring the heavy-duty grates sit correctly and securely.
• Viking Professional 5 Series design – delivers a pro-style look and performance-focused layout intended for serious everyday cooking.
• High performance commercial-type burners – provides strong, responsive flame control designed for demanding cooking tasks.
• 18,000 BTU high-output burner – delivers intense heat for rapid boiling, high-heat sautéing, searing, and quick temperature recovery.
• Permanently sealed burners – helps contain spills and simplifies cleanup by preventing liquids from entering the burner box.
• Brass burner rings – supports durability and consistent flame distribution while complementing the premium build.
• Simmer settings on all burners – enables low-BTU heat for delicate tasks like melting, holding, and gentle sauce simmering.
• Automatic electric spark ignition – eliminates the need for a standing pilot, reducing wasted gas and excess heat in the kitchen.
• 6-burner cooking surface – allows multiple pots and pans to be used at once for batch cooking and entertaining.
• 36-inch wide cooktop format – provides expanded workspace for larger cookware and multi-dish meal prep.
• Sealed-burner configuration – supports easier maintenance and a cleaner cooking surface compared with open-burner designs.
• Stainless steel finish (BSS) – offers a professional appearance and helps resist visible wear in high-use kitchens.
• Porcelain-coated cast iron grates – built for heavy cookware support and designed to be durable under high heat.
• Designed to fit many existing cutouts – intended to make upgrades easier by accommodating a wide range of installation openings.
• Natural gas or propane fuel options – supports common household fuel types for flexible installation planning.
• High-altitude kit available – allows proper burner performance adjustments for higher-elevation installations.
• 2-year parts and labor warranty – provides manufacturer-backed coverage for added purchase confidence.
• Optional stainless steel knob kit compatibility – allows an upgraded control appearance to match premium kitchen styling.
• Optional wok ring accessory compatibility – helps stabilize round-bottom cookware for high-heat stir-fry cooking.
• Optional fuel conversion kit compatibility – supports converting between natural gas and LP/propane when required (kit typically sold separately).
Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 year
Canadian model: VGSU53616BSS
Canadian UPC: 800284022473
EAN: 0800284022473
Permanently Sealed Burners
VGSU53616BSS - Permanently Sealed Burners
Highest combined BTU rating in the industry, featuring sealed burners with brass burner rings in a wide variety of sizes.
High Performance Commercial-Type Burners
VGSU53616BSS - High Performance Commercial-Type Burners
Powerful 18,000 BTU burner delivers commercial power for high heat sauteing, rapid boiling and quick recovery.
SureSpark™ Ignition System
VGSU53616BSS - SureSpark™ Ignition System
Exclusive SureSpark™ Ignition System ensures automatic ignition/re-ignition should flame extinguish at any time while cooking.
Simmer Settings
VGSU53616BSS - Simmer Settings
Simmer settings on all burners allows low BTU output for heating delicate sauces.
ScratchSafe™ Grate Design
VGSU53616BSS - ScratchSafe™ Grate Design
Exclusive ScratchSafe™ Grate Design provides ultimate protection from scratches and ensures proper placement of the heavy-duty, porcelain-coated cast iron grates.
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Two-Page Specifications Sheet (1 MB) (VGSU53616BSS-two-page-specifications-sheet-canada.pdf)