Whirlpool 36" 5-Element Induction Electric Cooktop in Black with Frameless Design

Our take on the 36" 5-Element Induction Electric Cooktop in Black with Frameless Design

This 36-inch induction cooktop from Whirlpool features five cooking elements and a black finish with a frameless design that can sit flush for a clean, seamless look. Induction heats the cookware itself rather than the surface, so it reaches high temperatures quickly and cools down fast for steady control. Automatic heat settings take some of the guesswork out of different cooking stages, and a temporary boost lets you reach a rapid boil faster. The control lock keeps the surface inactive while you clean, and indicator lights and alerts tell you when no pan is detected or a pan isn't induction-compatible.

This cooktop suits cooks who want quick, precise heat and a sleek, flat surface. Before buying, check that the 36-inch width and your countertop cutout match, and decide whether you want a flush installation or a standard fit to an existing opening. Confirm that your kitchen has the right electrical setup and that your cookware works with induction, since magnetic bases are required.

About the 36" 5-Element Induction Electric Cooktop in Black with Frameless Design

Level up everyday cooking adventures with the speed and precision of this 30" KitchenAid® Sensor Induction Cooktop. Sensor Induction Technology generates heat directly within cookware, reaching high temperatures quickly and cooling down rapidly for precise control that enables a full range of cooking techniques. Generates heat directly within cookware, reaching high temperatures quickly and cooling down rapidly for precise control that enables a full range of cooking techniques.

Automatically set the right heat for different techniques and stages of cooking, taking the guesswork out of choosing settings. Allows you to exceed the maximum heat-level setting for 5 minutes, to help you get to a rapid boil. For assisted cooking modes, auto presets and numerical power settings are simple to use.

The seamless design is also easy to clean. Recognizes the size and placement of cookware to generate heat directly within the pan. Indicator light and sound will alert you if you turn the cooktop on without a pan on the selected element or if your pan is not compatible with induction cooking.

The control lock disables the cooking mode for easy cleaning when not in use. A frameless design allows flush installation for a seamless look or standard installation to fit an existing cooktop cutout.

Key details

• 36-inch width
• Induction
• Electric

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