Kenmore 30 in. Electric Cooktop with Radiant Elements —
This product is described as "stainless steel with black." Since I wanted it to coordinate with my other appliances, especially the new stainless steel hood that I purchased at the same time, this seemed like the one to go with. I assumed that the trim would go all the way around the unit (zooming in on the photo was no help since no trim is visible). I'm pretty sure the sales associate told me that there was a thin strip all the way around.
How disappointed I was to see that there is merely a one inch strip of chrome at the front of the cooktop only. I don't know if this was really worth an additional $50.00! You'll have to decide for yourself.
This series was chosen as a Consumer Reports Best Buy in its 2006 Buying Guide and so far I haven't been disappointed with its performance.
But for the additonal $50 you'd think the trim would be all the way around, even if it has to be narrower.