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Budget-priced smooth electric cooktop
Pros: Heats quickly, simmers well, easy to clean.
Cons: Top may crack under high heat or weight, plastic knobs can get hot.
not avail.
057112087634
Kenmore
5
Smoothtop
Fixed
Ceramic glass
Electric
30 in.
Dishwasher-safe removable control knobs
Side
5 hot surface indicator lights
Approved over built-in ovens
White
Plastic
No
Side-mounted control knobs
N/A
21.5 in.
3 in.
30 in.
32 lbs.
30 in.
N/A
1 year
42732
N/A
N/A
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Electric smoothtop cooktop, touch controls
Pros: Heats quickly, elements work well on simmer, flexible burner configuration.
Cons: Expensive.
not avail.
084691147091
GE
4
Smoothtop
Fixed
Ceramic glass
Electric
30 in.
N/A
Side
4 hot surface indicator lights
Approved for use over single wall ovens and warming drawers
Black
Touchpad
No
Electronic touch
Child lock
21.38 in.
3.25 in.
29.75 in.
36 lbs.
30 in.
Optional flush mount kit
1 year
PP945WMWW
N/A
N/A
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Best value, gas cooktop
Pros: Good value, heats quickly, good temperature control.
Cons: Painted metal top less durable than porcelain enamel, lacks continuous grates.
not avail.
084691094814
GE
5
N/A
Fixed
Tempered glass
Natural gas
36 in.
Dishwasher-safe porcelain drip bowls
Front
N/A
N/A
White
Plastic
N/A
Front-mounted control knobs
N/A
21 in.
3.06 in.
36 in.
33 lbs.
36 in.
LP gas conversion kit
1 year
JGP637WEJWW
Electronic
N/A
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Best gas cooktop
Pros: Dual-flame stacked burner, heats quickly, high-power burner, continuous grates.
Cons: Gas cooktops difficult to clean, price.
not avail.
084691114475
GE
5
N/A
Fixed
Deep porcelain enamel
Natural gas
36 in.
Dishwasher-safe grates and knobs
Front
N/A
N/A
White
Plastic
No
Front-mounted control knobs
Child lock
21 in.
3.19 in.
36 in.
49 lbs.
36 in.
Cooktop cleaning cream, LP gas conversion kit, stainless steel cleaner
1 year
JGP975WEKWW
Electronic
270
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Electric induction cooktop
Pros: Heats quickly, more efficient than gas, electric models, easy to clean, cooktop stays cool to the touch.
Cons: Requires metallic cookware, expensive to repair, learning curve.
not avail.
057112092379
Kenmore
4
Smoothtop
Fixed
Ceramic glass with stainless trim
Electric
30 in.
N/A
Front
Hot surface indicator, power on indicator
N/A
Stainless steel, black
Ceramic glass
N/A
Electronic touch pad controls
Automatic 18-hour shut off
21.5 in.
2 in.
30.75 in.
46 lbs.
30.75 in.
Non-stick stainless steel skillet
1 year
42800
N/A
N/A