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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
  • 12"/9"/6" triple-ring element accommodates various cookware sizes
  • 6" Even-Heat element has a low setting that can melt chocolate
  • Control Lock disables cooking for easy cleaning when not in use

Quick Specs

  • Type: Cooktop
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Width: 36.3125"
  • Height: 5.25"
  • Depth: 21.75"
  • Nominal Width: 36"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Downdraft Ventilation: No
  • Hood Recommended: Yes
  • Induction: No
  • Type: Smoothtop
  • WiFi Connected: No

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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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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Features

  • 10" Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting
  • 12"/9"/6" triple-ring element accommodates various cookware sizes
  • 6" Even-Heat element has a low setting that can melt chocolate
  • Control Lock disables cooking for easy cleaning when not in use
  • Visually indicates when a cooking surface is on or still hot
  • 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.
  • 6" elements have 1200 watts of power to handle daily cooking needs
Certifications
Ada Compliant ADA Height and Operation Compliant
Prop65 Standard
Controls
Control Location Front
Control Type Knobs
Infinite Heat Controls Yes
Cooktop Details
Cooktop Surface Color Black
Cooktop Surface Material Glass
Digital Display No
Griddle Included N/A
Heating Element On Indicator Light Yes
Hot Surface Indicator Light Yes
Number of Open Bays N/A
Details
Automatic Pan Detection No
Combinations With Oven KOES527P; KOES530P; KOSC504; KOSE500; KOSE507; KOSE900; KOST100; KOST107
Cooktop Configuration All Burners
Fuel Type Electric
Installs Over Built-in Oven Yes
Lp Convertible No
Power Outage Compatible No
Dimensions
Product Height 5.25
Carton Height 9.25
Gross Weight 56
Carton Width 40.75
Product Depth 21.75
Cutout Depth Max 20.563
Cutout Width Min 34.563
Cutout Depth 20.375
Carton Depth 25
Cutout Width 34.563
Cutout Depth Min 20.375
Cutout Width Max 35.563
Net Weight 44
Product Width 36.3125
Electrical
208v Compatible Yes
Power Cord Included No
Element/burner Details
Center Rear Element-burner Power 1,800W
Center Rear Element-burner Size 8in.
Center Rear Element-burner Type Standard
Cooktop Element Style Radiant
Cooktop Type Standard
Left Front Element-burner Power 1,300W
Left Front Element-burner Size 6in.
Left Front Element-burner Type Even-Heat™
Left Rear Element-burner Power 3000W/2200W/1100W
Left Rear Element-burner Size 12in./9in./6in.
Left Rear Element-burner Type Triple
Number of Cooking Element-burners 5
Power Boost No
Right Front Element-burner Power 3,200W
Right Front Element-burner Size 10in./6in.
Right Front Element-burner Type Dual
Right Rear Element-burner Power 1,200W
Right Rear Element-burner Size 6in.
Right Rear Element-burner Type Standard
Exterior Details
Knob Type Metal
General
Combination Match With Oven KOES527P; KOES530P; KOSC504; KOSE500; KOSE507; KOSE900; KOST100; KOST107
Ventilation Details
Downdraft Vent No

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Cooktop
  • Fuel: Electric

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 36.3125"
  • Height: 5.25"
  • Depth: 21.75"

  • 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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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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Yes, I recommend this product

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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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Yes, I recommend this product

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