This 30-inch gas cooktop provides exceptional power with five individual burners, including a powerful 17,000 BTU Dual Ring Burner. For added versatility, the 6,000 BTU Even-Heat™ Simmer Burner creates ideal conditions to melt without scorching. The CookShield Finish protects the cooktop against stains that may occur due to high-temperature cooking and makes it easy to wipe clean without harsh chemicals.
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If 30" is all you have to work with in your countertop this cooktop represents a very good compromise of burner types and layout. Their are three standard burners in different sizes and a couple of special multi-purpose burners. They are not gimmicky though - Kitchenaid is a serous foody company and the even heat burner real does heat more evenly. The super burner really boils a pot of pasta water considerably faster than even the larger std. burner. The grates dishwash beautifully and I don't know what they coated the stainless with but it cleans up to a like new condition no matter what you boilover onto it - it's a little spooky that way - all I use is soapy water or windex and a sponge or paper towel ... nothing abrasive.
This 30-inch gas cooktop provides exceptional power with five individual burners, including a powerful 17,000 BTU Dual Ring Burner. For added versatility, the 6,000 BTU Even-Heat™ Simmer Burner creates ideal conditions to melt without scorching. The CookShield Finish protects the cooktop against stains that may occur due to high-temperature cooking and makes it easy to wipe clean without harsh chemicals.