17,000 BTU Professional Dual Ring Burner
Allows you to go from one small flame for precise simmering to a dual flame for powerful boiling, all on the same burner.
6,000 BTU Even-Heat™ Simmer Burner
A diffuser plate allows more control of the flame at the lowest setting, for more precise simmering and melting.
Electronic Ignition
Automatically lights burners so no standing pilot light is needed
Full-Width Cast-Iron Grates
Enhance the beautiful look of the cooktop and allow easy movement of cookware around the entire cooking surface.
Multi-Finish Knobs
Enhance the look of the cooktop surface with sturdy construction that adds to their premium feel.
17,000 BTU Professional Dual Ring Burner
Allows you to go from one small flame for precise simmering to a dual flame for powerful boiling, all on the same burner.
6,000 BTU Even-Heat™ Simmer Burner
A diffuser plate allows more control of the flame at the lowest setting, for more precise simmering and melting.
CookShield Finish
protects the cooktop from stains that may occur with high temperature cooking. The permanent finish makes it easy to wipe clean without harsh chemicals so it looks clean, bright and beautiful even longer.
Electronic Ignition
Automatically lights burners so no standing pilot light is needed
Full-Width Cast-Iron Grates
Enhance the beautiful look of the cooktop and allow easy movement of cookware around the entire cooking surface.
LP Conversion Kit
Allows you to convert the cooktop so it can be used with LP gas.
Multi-Finish Knobs
Enhance the look of the cooktop surface with sturdy construction that adds to their premium feel.
17,000 BTU Professional Dual Ring Burner for simmering or boiling 6,000 BTU EVEN-HEAT Simmer Burner for simmering and melting CookShield Finish protects the cooktop from stains Electronic Ignition automatically lights burners Full-Width Cast-Iron Grates allow easy movement of cookware LP Conversion Kit (not included) allows use cooktop with LP gas Multi-Finish Knobs enhance the look of this cooktop
ADA Compliant
ADA Height and Side Reach Compliant
UL
Yes
prop65
Standard
Control Location
Front
Control Type
Knobs
Infinite Heat Controls
Yes
Cooktop Surface Color
Color Coordinated
Cooktop Surface Material
Stainless Steel
Digital Display
No
Griddle Included
Optional Accessory
Heating Element On Indicator Light
No
Hot Surface Indicator Light
No
Ignition Type
Direct Spark Ignition
Number of Open Bays
N/A
Automatic Pan Detection
No
Automatic Pan Size Adjustment
No
Combinations With Oven
KOSC104FSS; KOSC504; KOSE500; KOSE507; KOSE900; KOST100; KOST107
Cooktop Configuration
All Burners
Fuel Type
Gas
Installs Over Built-In Oven
Yes
LP Convertible
Yes - Kit Included
Power Outage Compatible
Yes
Cutout Depth
19.813
Cutout Depth Max
20
Cutout Height
5.25
Cutout Width
28.875
Cutout Width Max
29.313
carton depth
25
carton height
12.04
carton width
34.76
gross weight
59.6
net weight
53.6
Power Cord Included
Yes
Center Element Burner Power
17,000 BTU
Center Element Burner Type
Even Heat Dual
Center Rear Element-Burner Power
17,000 BTU
Center Rear Element-Burner Type
Professional Dual Tier
Cooktop Type
Standard
Left Front Element-Burner Power
10000 BTU
Left Rear Element-Burner Power
6,000 BTU
Left Rear Element-Burner Type
Simmer
Number of Cooking Element-Burners
5
Power Boost
No
Right Front Element-Burner Power
10,000 BTU
Right Rear Element-Burner Power
7,000 BTU
Knob Color
Stainless Steel
Knob Type
Metal
Grate Details
Cast Iron Grates; Continuous; Dishwasher Safe; Matte Finish
Number of Grates
3
Downdraft Vent
No
Type :
Cooktop
Style :
Built In
Fuel :
Gas
Width :
30"
Height :
3"
Depth :
21"
Nominal Width :
30"
Energy Star Rated :
No
Downdraft Ventilation :
No
Hood Recommended :
Yes
Burner Type :
Sealed
WiFi Connected :
No
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4.5
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89% of reviewers recommend this product.
Gas rocks
Papaw
12/3/2019
This is our first experience with a gas cooktop and couldn't be more pleased. The unit is well built, attractive, and fast. Huge improvement over glass top electric.
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Love it!
TXEmptyNester
12/3/2019
I have had this for a few months now. It completely upgraded my kitchen. I feel like a professional chef when cooking on the stovetop. Looks and performs great!
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Sleek Design
Asher99
12/3/2019
The cooktop is sleek and easy to use. The flame is strong and bright. Also very easy to clean.
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Once again, Kitchenaid doesn't disappoint!
kareni
11/23/2019
I've had my Kitchenaid cooktop installed for about a month and I'm very pleased with how it operates. As with every new appliance, it just takes a little while to get use to it. The grates sit up higher than my previous cooktop; however, once the pan heats up the cooking time is about the same. The knobs are of good quality and work great. I really like how easy it is to clean; the little round disks that sit on top of each burner come off easily. If you are looking for a new cooktop this one is a winner.
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Grates way too high
JeanneYC
11/21/2019
It takes ages to boil a pot of water. Very disapppointed. I want to know if there is a way to change the gratets or it is almost useless.
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Looks great
Stephanie13
11/21/2019
Got this for a kitchen remodel. Looks great, works great. Only thing is the starter flame takes a bit to get going. Other than that. Super happy with it.
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KitchenAid 30" Gas Cooktop
PD Steve
11/18/2019
I love this gas cooktop. Quality built and looks are great. everyone who has seen it responds on how stylish it looks. Great product.
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Four burners work fine but not so good on middle o
AJMoh
11/13/2019
Middle burner flames out with loud pop sometimes - very scary . Overall design seems ok on unit and other burners work ok .
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safety Issues-the GRILLS- SLIDES OFF STOVE
Rohani
11/12/2019
please be aware that the gas stovetop grills moves while STIRRING the Pots while cooking.
The reason being the BASE OF THE GRILLS have no place to hold the grills in place.
Therefore the Grills easily slips-off the base of the stovetop making this gas stove a BURN DANGEROUS situation that can happen without warning.
ps. the rubber based foot -- on the grills has no place to fix on the stovetop.
Lowes is selling this model stovetop and the only one in their store.
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Nice layout
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10/23/2019
Center burner is handy. A bit too difficult to clean.
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A little on the small side
lemon91
10/21/2019
The total surface area is on the small side if you like to use 10" skillet. Things get a bit tight with the big pans and the power well leaves a little you on the weak side.
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Love how this sits up over the flame
CathiP
10/18/2019
I replaced a 30 year old cooktop and absolutely love how this evenly distributes the flame and prevents burning on the edges of pans while cooking!
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Nice and clean
Mike64Md
10/18/2019
Better lighting then older models. Bigger cook area.
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Excellent cooking surface
Mj1953
10/10/2019
This cooking surface which has 5 burners of varying cooking applications is an excellent kitchen tool.
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Great buy
RachP
10/8/2019
We have really enjoyed this cooktop. It is easy to use and clean. Very happy with our purchase. We cook nearly every night so it does get used quite a bit.
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So nice...
Zorro1
10/7/2019
Beautiful, plenty of room to work, even on 30". Only complaint is the markings under the knobs, barely visible! Not that you need them much, but still...
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Too slow
Abhi Jain
10/5/2019
It takes forever to cook anything. It literally take more tahn 15 minutes to boil one glass of milk on it and we were not able to cook pancakes on it. Just the middle burner works fine. All the other 4 burners are not of any use. I believe the grates are to high, its almost 1.5 inches from the flame. We just move into our new house 15 days ago and we just hate this cooktop. We fights everyday for this selection of this cooktop. Worst product of Kitchen Aid.
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Everything we wanted!
sesker
10/5/2019
It works as designed, solid appliance, would buy again.
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Love this counter top stove top!
DawnLight
10/1/2019
I bought this about a month ago and can't say enough about the five burner counter top stove. It's great to cook on gas stove especially when using this product. The heat distributes evenly and if you have larger or smaller pots then you can use the feature on the stove top that caters to the size of your pot/pan.
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Excellent Style and Features
Older and Wiser
9/17/2019
We had our gas cooktop installed recently that replaced our 30 year old Kitchenaid gas cooktop that served us very well over the years. Our new one performs well and brings us up to date. Very pleased.....
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Nice cook top
D Lifsey
9/13/2019
We have had and used this cook top for about a month and a quite satisfied with it. We like the features and the appearance. The quality is excellent. It was easy to install ourselves, we are happy to recommend it
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Poor Engineering
pj20192000
9/10/2019
I purchased this product a month ago and am not satisfied with it. My wife and I both cook and we made a mistake buying this product. If you cook and entertain this is not the cooktop for you. There is not enough room to accommodate 3 10-12 inch pots and pans/skillets. You need to maneuver them to fit or the knobs will become so hot you cannot touch them. And due to this maneuver to fit them, it causes the heat to not distribute properly. If you want a 30 inch cook top that looks nice but not effective then this is the product for you. Lastly, It was a surprise to see how Whirlpool-Kitchen Aid do not care.
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Love It !!!
Bob132
9/5/2019
Purchased two weeks ago to replace a GE Downdraft cooktop, it was the perfect fit.
Is easy to clean and the grates are very heavy duty. Food taste great like cooking on a grill
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Spectacular looking cook top.
Shamrock17
9/2/2019
I purchased the cook top a month ago and I love it.
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Fantastic
Beiland
8/27/2019
I bought this a month ago and my husband and I love cooking on it. We went from electric to this gas range and it's incredible!
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Great boiling point.
Gigay
8/20/2019
I was boiling water to make soup and the water started boiling in a few mins. Super!
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Very quiet
Anonymous
8/20/2019
Just got this product new home the problem is you have know even heat for a flat long pan for pancakes
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Great features!
Sstroud5169
8/19/2019
Loving my KitchenAid cooktop! It lights so much easier than my last cooktop
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Room for improvement
Zuchy
8/15/2019
Though the unit is absolutely beautiful I found two things that needed improvement, 1- you can barely read the controls in front of the nobs they should have been done in a stand out color like Kitchen Aid red , 2- thought I was getting nobs with lighting features to let you now the burner is on however that's not the case with this unit !!!!!
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Fast heat and slow simmer=awesome!
Bits
8/14/2019
I bought this cooktop 3 years ago and am very happy with this decision. The cooktop is versatile, and the roominess for multi-pan cooking is great! My only question is how to keep the burner tops clean and like-new.
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Great features and look
Ligaya
8/13/2019
The whole family is very happy about this product. Cooking is so much easier and faster now than before.
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Cooks Well
TLK26
8/12/2019
Enjoy cooking on gas again! It is a pleasure having control over the heat! Just waiting for a part to come in and everything will be perfect.
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Love the 5th burner
TJ7408
8/1/2019
It's a great cooktop especially for such a small space. Concerned about cleaning the stainless burner which I did today. Soap & water wouldn't remove cooked-in stains. I used Barkeepers Friends which may have been too harsh. Any suggestions?
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Amazing Cook Top
Nromo55
7/15/2019
Just purchased a new home in Queen Creek, AZ and builder had this cooktop installed into our home. At first I was hesitant that this would work as I am used to regular stove, but the moment I started cooking, feel in love.
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seamless grating.
ken_base
7/11/2019
The movement of sauce pans and frying pans over the grating is smooth. No spilling.
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It's awesome!
Beldav
7/4/2019
I love everything about it! I'be been using electric but so happy with my gas cooktop!
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Looks cute
Myquynh
6/27/2019
I bought this a couple of months ago and it works well. Look nice with all my kitchen aid appliaces.
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Nice. Very nice.
Jonny A
6/21/2019
I love using my cooktop and microwave from KitchenAid
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Above ave
kick25
6/19/2019
I purchased this cooktop a month ago. I am reasonably happy with its performance. However, there are some design flaws.
The grates are positioned too high above the burners so it takes an unreasonably long time for a pot of water to boil. Make sure you use the proper burner for the job. Placing a small pot on one of the front burners only burns the side of the pot and does not heat the contents since the two front burners are for large pots and pans. It would be preferable to have one small burner in the front and not two large.
Along with my cooktop purchase, I purchased a KA single wall oven that was installed below the cooktop. If you are small in stature you might want to rethink this configuration. KA oven door handles extend quite a bit which forces you to stand back from the cooktop. And, since the knobs on the cooktop are stationed in front and not on the side, you need a long reach to access the two small back burners.
If you like stainless steel appliances, you'll have to deal with the smudge marks.
I do love the simmer burner. Along with the overall look of the cooktop, the simmer burner is my favorite feature.
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Holy Cooktop!
MIskigirl
6/17/2019
I am so excited to have this new cooktop. I love cooking with gas. This model has 5 burners and the center burner is really a two in one. My favorite feature is how easy cleaning up is. This cooktop allowed me to gain so much extra space for storage in our remodeled kitchen.
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Mrs.
Pinetreelane
6/14/2019
We bought this two months ago and we love it. Kitchen Aid products are so classy and well made. Love it.
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Great cooktop!
mimi69
5/30/2019
Our new cooktop has been installed only about a week but we love it. It looks great with our new countertops. The best part is that it cleans up so easily, much better than our previous cooktop. No complaints at all.
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Love the continuous grates and flame control!
Doodle2
5/30/2019
This replaced a 17 year old GE Gas 4 burner cooktop when we updated our countertops. So happy with the flame control and especially the 'melt' burner when I need a very low simmer. Have only been using for a month but looking forward to many years of use!
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High Maintenance/Consider Buying Another
cassietreib
5/19/2019
2 years and it needs to be replaced? Consider buying a better-quality cooktop. All my appliances are brand new Kitchenaid and I know better. I should have consider purchasing a different brand of cooktop, but wanted all the appliances to "match".
Problem #1-you just barely tap on the knob and it ignites, to be safe you should take your knobs off.
Problem #2-the feet fall off easily and to get replacements you must buy the WHOLE burner? If I replace the burners $300.00 in just two years. I had a Jenn Aire that the burners are still great after 20 years.
Problem #3-the knob background is falling off.
Please see photos below.
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New cook top
Grammee4
5/17/2019
Our appliances had to be replaced and I love this cooktop. Never had this type before.
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Perfect!
Cbadwulf
5/17/2019
This new one was a replacement of an older Kitchenaid 30" that I wore out. The new design is very pleasing to the eye. I like that the grates are raised up and that the surfaces are coated with something that makes clean up very easy. I love cooking on this cooktop.
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Cool looking
Blind rid
5/16/2019
Works fine. Appearance is high on my list. Functional and good looking. Heavy duty grates.
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Excellent Cooktop
CarolP
5/7/2019
We love the utility of this cooktop. Five burners in a 30" unit. The dual power center burner is a terrific feature. If I had to make one criticism, it would be that the guides around each knob could be more readable. Too subtle in color to be easy to see. Otherwise a great product.
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Great cook top
Frannie19
5/3/2019
Cooks well, easy clean, Like where the controls are. Like the heavy duty grates .Really like it.
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Great Looks and quality, poor design
Mayank
5/2/2019
Pros: I love the look, finish and quality of the product. It is very well made and likely to stand up to many years of use.
Cons: Designed by people who probably never cooked a meal in their life or else cooked for only large families.
First - The heat spreaders are very large. By large I mean that you cannot use a pan smaller than 8 inch diameter on even the small burner. larger pans (10 - 12 - 14 inches) needed for the large burners. I need to boil 3 eggs every morning. It used to take about 4 - 5 minutes on my old electric cooktop (3 minutes on my portable induction cooktop). With this cooktop I have to use a larger pan/pot which means more water and a correspondingly longer cook time (10-12 minutes at least). If I try to use large burners the flames spread out beyond the base of the pot and heat both the handle and the exhaust vent above. For heating large pots and pans, this cooktop is excellent and I have no complaints.
Second - The space between the top of heat spreader and bottom of pan is almost 2 inches. This allows a lot of heat to escape from the bottom. I understand that this space allows heat to spread evenly across the bottom of the pan and reduce hot spots but it also creates a lot of inefficiency.
I would strongly recommend that you try and actually use one of these cooktops before buying. Most of my complaints will not affect you if you cook large quantities of food or use large pans.
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When it comes to buying new home furnishings and appliances for your home, there are a lot of choices available to you. We merchandise our store with careful consideration, striving to carry the appropriate variety of the best brands available today. We know everything about our products and are eager to help you find the appliance that fits your unique needs. Let us help you find your perfect match in size, features, price, and style.
Finding the right home furnishings and appliances can be a daunting task, but one well worth the effort. You'll use your home furnishings and appliances weekly, some even daily, and they add value, style, and convenience to your home. Make sure you have the right information to help you make these important decisions. Shop with experts who can show you the best selection available and answer all your questions; come see our inventory of the latest trends and the most dependable manufacturers.
Because we know our products inside and out, our service doesn't end with your purchase. We have long standing relationships with the most popular manufacturers and all the product knowledge to help you maintain healthy efficient appliances for the duration of their lives.
Shop where you can see the finest selection of the best appliances available today to match your budget, needs, and style. Shop where experts can guide you through the myriad of options available and can answer your every question. Shop where you get exceptional service for the life of your home furnishings and appliances.
Come shop with us.