Excellent quality cook top! Easy installation. Precise control of burner temperatures from simmer to full power. Easy clean glass top. I like the professional look. I have no black stains (other reviewer may need to have burners adjusted). This is a well made, well thought out design at a reasonable...
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I had to discard a Kitchen Aid cooktop that I could no longer get a part for. I read the reviews on this unit. I was concerned about the black spots. I called Kitchen Aid customer service and they claimed NO knowledge of that probleml. I purchased this unit from Sears for nearly $1000. The first time...
Purchased this cooktop about a month ago. The power and simmer burners are extremely useful. I like to wok cook and the power burner is great for that. Love cooking on it. Now the down side. When a little drip or grease splatter or other food gets on the grates or burner tops while cooking it bakes on and the spot turns black. It is nearly impossible to wash off. I have called Kitchen Aid and they are sending some of their cleaner. The customer service rep acted like they had not received other complaints about this but as you can see from one of the other reviews I am not the only one having the...read full review »
The burner caps and grates get black stains after cooking. The
burner caps get stained and spotted. They can not be put in
dishwasher and the manual does not state how to clean. If you
like trying to clean a cooktop every time you cook, this is for you.
My prior kitchenaid was great.I only got a new one because
parts were not available anymore. This unit isn't even a year old
and I am truly sorry I bought another kitchenaid.