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36-Inch 5-Element Induction Cooktop, Architect® Series II
Model: KICU569XBL
Colour: Black
MSRP: $2,699.99
36-Inch 5-Element Induction Cooktop, Architect® Series II
MSRP: $2,699.99
Model: KICU569XBL
Product Overview
36-Inch 5-Element Induction Cooktop, Architect® Series II
This 5-element induction cooktop combines precision and speed. Electromagnetic technology directly heats the pan while keeping the cooktop surface cool to the touch. Twelve power levels give you the power to rapidly bring water to a boil and sear scallops to perfection. A bridge function combines the power of four elements into two large cooking zones for specialty cookware.
Features
Additional Features
12 Heat Level Settings
Provide various levels of heat to fine tune cooking techniques ranging from melting chocolate and simmering a sauce to searing meat or achieving a rapid boil.
12''/9'', 4800/2500-Watt Element
Offers two element sizes in one space to accommodate a variety of pan sizes without changing elements and allows you the power needed to cook at high heat.
Customer Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jwebdy from
Love this cook top
We thought we wanted gas but with you g kids building our dream kitchen changed slightly. However I have no regrets buying this cooktop. Nothing burns on to it like electric cook tops. I don’t have to remove grills and clean little parts like I would if I had gas and my kids can’t turn it on if it’s locked. But even if they do it won’t do anything unless there is a pot on the cooktop. This gives us peace of mind! Now as for cooking I have no regrets getting this over gas. It heats up so quickly. We love it.
Date published: 2018-04-02
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Adorice from
Worst customer service experience and fake rebates
I bought this induction cooktop in February and seller who seemed so nice to me suggested to go with this product because the was a credible rebate on it: 100$ visa carte and 10 pieces induction cookware. I called the number given by the seller to register and claim the offer. I spoke to a customer service representative named Markisha who seemed so nice on the phone and asked to send pictures of the coupons what I did for the 100$ Visa card. The 10 pc cookware offer I should just register my product to receive them. No thing happened and Markisha started to change story after story to justify why I couldn’t get any of the rebates. Here is the picture send to Markisha that she claimed invisible! I am now preparing a lawsuit against the company.
Date published: 2019-05-13
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Cookless from
My cooktop is cooked
This cooktop is great because the top itself doesn't heat up, thus sloppy Chiefs can spill food all over it and it doesn't crust on! Yay! You can also put your hand on the element and not burn yourself(like people are doing that all the time.
It does heat up quickly after you restock all your cabinets with pots that are compatible with it.
The controls are not very user friendly. Quite often it's hard to get the exact setting you want with the unmarked touch range control.
Now, the thing is completely dead. Won't power up. The circuit to it is fine. I took it apart to find what looks like the inside of a fighter jet or some super computer...
I did actually find a blown fuse....spent the afternoon finding the obscure fuse...replaced it and it blew again....
Are we really getting ahead with all this technology that we really don't understand?
Hopefully it can be repaired by a technician that I've called but chances are they don't work on or don't know anything about these things either.
Guess I'll go gather some wood and cook over an open fire and least I know that's straightforward and reliable.
Btw, I've called the help line and in the mean time I decided to look up any troubleshooting tips online, ended up here and have been on hold for as long as it's taken me to write this review, so far....
Date published: 2016-10-25
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Howard from
I won't recommend this to my friends
My cooktop broke in 1.5 year just a little bit outside of the warranty. So had to pay for the labor. I also noticed when I had centro burner and front right burner turned on at the same time. The power for the front right burner was like charge to the highest level then went down and again charge to the highest level then went down. The power won't hold on its highest level. I asked the question to one of the technician who came to fix my cooktop. He claimed it was normal for induction cooktop to behave like that. Disappointing.
Date published: 2015-12-23
Rated 1 out of
5
by
dj008 from
Broken after 5 years
We like the cooktop but it stopped working this week after trying to boil two pots of water at the same time. We've done this in the past with no issues but this time, there was a pop and the fuse blew. Replaced the fuse and the it blew again. One of the boards was burnt too. For $3000, we expected to get more than 5 years out of this product. So many problems with all of our Kitchenaid appliances. Very disappointed since our whole appliance package is Kitchenaid. :(
Date published: 2018-08-24
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Not happy at all from
Awful service
Bought it a month ago nothing but problems with it worked for three days. Had 5 service calls on it and the last service call they were finally going to replace it but the new one had broken glass. So as of now July the 18 /2018 we have no stove for a month. The worst thing is every time I call for help they keep telling me they will call me with a replacement date and I don’t here from them. Very disappointed in the service
Date published: 2018-07-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
groovy girl from
Cooking made easy
I installed the cooktop a out 2 months ago and was very impressed with how easty it was to work. My induction pans worked very well on it and I didn't have to buy new ones. Also , my mother lives with me and she is elderly and I was so afraid she would burn herself or leave it on for too long. This cooktop is not hot and turns off quickly when it's no longer needed . Mind of its own. Love it!!!
Date published: 2015-06-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Michael from
Small Pots Work Fine
We've had this cooktop for 2 years and are extremely happy with it. It does everything you could expect. I've seen a number of complaints that small pots don't work, we have Jamie Oliver / T-Fal stainless pros and the 5" 1Qt/1Lt works perfectly. The only caveat I'd say is the unit needs a 60 Amp supply, which is a heavy expensive connection.
Date published: 2016-01-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
KLls from
So far so better than good
We've had this cooktop for two weeks , and just love it .We cannot believe how fast it brings a pot to a boil and then drop immediately to a simmer, so far it has surpassed all our expectations, and hope we will have years of trouble free cooking
Date published: 2018-06-28
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Lynne from
Replacement Parts unavailable
I was enjoying using the cooktop for only 3 months when a small light weight cutting board feel out of cupboard and broke the glass top.
Have been unable to purchase the replacement glass from any suppliers.
Date published: 2016-04-05
