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4.0 | 4 Reviews

36" Electric Cooktop with 5 Elements and Knob Controls

KitchenAid KCES556HSS

Available in 2 Color(s)

color swatch Black
KCES556HBL
color swatch Stainless Steel
KCES556HSS

Features

  • 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

Quick Specs

  • Type: Cooktop
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Width: 36.31"
  • Height: 5.25"
  • Depth: 22.81"
  • Nominal Width: 36"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Downdraft Ventilation: No
  • Hood Recommended: Yes
  • Induction: No
  • Type: Smoothtop
  • WiFi Connected: No

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Two 6'' 1200-Watt Round Elements

Can reach a power output of up to 1200-watts to handle your daily cooking needs.

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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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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Control Lock Disables cooking mode for easy cleaning when not in use.

Features

  • 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
  • Hot Surface Indicator
General
Accessory Relationships Yes
Dimensions
Cutout Depth Max(IN,inches) 20 9/16
Electrical
Volts 240
Power Cord Included No
208V Compatible Yes
Hz 60

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Cooktop
  • Fuel: Electric

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 36.31"
  • Height: 5.25"
  • Depth: 22.81"

  • Size

  • Nominal Width: 36"

  • Features

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

  • Cooktop Features

  • Induction: No
  • Type: Smoothtop
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Please be advised, we only sell and service to the state of Connecticut.

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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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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