KitchenAid 36″ Stainless Steel 5 Burner Gas Downdraft Cooktop

KitchenAid KCGD506GSS 36″ Stainless Steel 5 Burner Gas Downdraft Cooktop

Consolidate your kitchen with a gas downdraft cooktop like the KitchenAid KCGD506GSS. Taking the place of an exhaust hood, the downdraft element of the KCGD506GSS pulls smoke, grease, and odors out of the air as soon as they break free from your food. With an exhaust rating of 300 CFM and three distinct fan speeds, this gas downdraft cooktop can clear the air effectively no matter what you’re cooking. For kitchens lacking venting options, KitchenAid sells a duct-free conversion kit that allows the KCGD506GSS to filter contaminated air and recycle it back into the kitchen once cleaned.

Featuring five burners of varying power, this gas downdraft cooktop provides enough cooking space to make the whole meal at once. From the 5K BTU Even-Heat™ Simmer Burner to the mighty 17K BTU Professional Burner, each of the five heating elements on the KitchenAid KCGD506GSS brings something different to the table. The 5K BTU Even-Heat Simmer Burner grants precise control at low temperatures, perfect for melting chocolate or butter without scorching. For even more control, swap the standard burner cap for the included Melt Cap that covers the burner’s flames for an indirect heat that gently warms your pan. On the other end of the spectrum, the two Professional Burners offer the power you need to get water boiling quickly, outputting 15K and 17K BTU respectively. Splitting the difference between delicate and dominant, the KitchenAid KCGD506GSS also features two excellent all-purpose burners providing 10K and 12.5K BTU. Each of the five burners uses an electronic ignition, allowing the gas downdraft cooktop to quickly relight any burners should their flame go out for any reason. Bring home the KitchenAid KCGD506GSS for the power and control you need to make all of your culinary fantasies come true.

Features

• 17K BTU Professional Burner
  Provides the ability to use high-temperature cooking methods such as searing, stir-frying, and wok cooking as well as low temperatures suitable for simmering.
• 3-Speed Fan Control
  Can be precisely matched to cooking needs, effectively removing steam, grease, and odors from the air.
• Convertible to Duct-Free Ventilation
  Allows a downdraft cooktop to be placed nearly anywhere in the kitchen using a duct-free conversion kit (not included). This filters and recirculates the air without running ductwork, ideal for kitchens with installation restrictions or ducting limitations.
• Electronic Ignition and Automatic Re-Ignition
  Lights burners with an electric spark instead of a pilot light. For more reliable performance, burners are relit if the flame is blown out.
• Full-Width Cast-Iron Grates
  Enhance the beautiful look of the cooktop and allow easy movement of cookware around the entire cooking surface.
• Downdraft Ventilation
  Integrates the ventilation system into the cooking surface so that a separate hood is not needed. Smoke and odors can be removed and taken outside or filtered and recirculated inside. A duct-free kit is available for purchase separately.
• 5K BTU Even-Heat™ Simmer Burner
  A diffuser plate allows more control of the flame at the lowest setting, for more precise simmering and melting.
• 300 CFM Exhaust Rating
  Handles the venting requirements of high temperature cooking techniques like pan searing and stir-frying.
• 15K BTU Professional Burner
  Reaches the high temperatures required to quickly get liquids to a boil and for high-temperature cooking techniques including getting a great sear on meat.
• Melt Cap
  Melt chocolate or butter, simmer delicate sauces, or poach eggs on a low-power burner, thanks to a wider burner cap that shields and diffuses the flame to produce a gentler, low-power heat.
• Stainless Steel Knobs
  Enhance the look of the cooktop surface with sturdy construction that adds to their premium feel.
• LP Conversion Kit
  Allows you to convert the cooktop so it can be used with LP gas.