Reviews about Cooktops

wkrkrenz says "Whirlpool stove is a great buy" about Whirlpool Stove

wkrkrenz — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:35:13 GMT

We have enjoyed our Whirlpool electric stove for many years. It matches nicely in our kitchen. The oven cooks evenly. I like to bake cookies. I don't need to rotate for even cooking. The burners come apart easily for cleaning.

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mirarefi says "Kenmore Elite Electic cooktop" about Kenmore 30 in. Electric Cooktop with Radiant Elements

mirarefi — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:17:59 GMT

We have been very happy with this cooktop and use it a lot. Easy to control cooking temerature. Has safety lock for added assurance.

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Pointman111 says "Sears Outlet Jenn-Air replaced our dead, 30 year old Jenn-Air!" about Jenn-Air 30 in. Electric Downdraft Cooktop with Grill and Two Coil Elements

Pointman111 — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:03:27 GMT

We knew we needed a Jenn-Air Cooktop as a temporary replacement to the one that lasted 30+ years, but we will do a total remodeling of the kitchen next year, so we got a

basic Jenn-Air to fill in for the year or so until the new kitchen appliances are purchased and the kitchen is remodeled. This temporary unit will then go to the outdoor kitchen we are also installing at the same time.

This unit isn't as upgraded as the old one, but the fit in dimensions were perfect. The

2 burners work perfectly, but the first grill burner on the left, closest to the controls has

a problem heating up! :( The other grill burner is fine, so I plan to stop at the Sears Outlet store this weekend to make sure we got the correct left side grill element. That

is one of two disappointments to date. The other is that the top of the control knob area

is about and 1/8 - 1/4" slanted, so the doowndraft cover plate doesn't fit snug, as it should. We discovered this after the installation was...

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dwncttrll says "Cooktops are too risky!" about GE Stove

dwncttrll — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:19:05 GMT

I thought I loved my cooktop stove. But when I spent nearly $500 on all new pots & pans, little did I know that the cooktop could not be used for all types of cookware. After using my new cookware on my cooktop stove for about 30 days, the entire top of the stove shattered! i was devistated. I had only had my stove for about 18 months. I could not return my new pans, so I ended up going back to the old school electric coils :(...

s-kshopper says "reliable frig," about Frigidare refrigerator

s-kshopper — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:16:53 GMT

quite, and reliable refrigerator...

DontBuyJennair says "Don't buy. Lousy design and Jennair customer service is a fraud" about Jenn-Air 30 in. Gas Downdraft Cooktop with Grill and Two Burners

DontBuyJennair — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:58:49 GMT

Gas 30 inch Jennair grill and burner cooktop should be pulled off the market. It does not work. It is an absolutley lousy, non-functional design. You buy this thing and you will have thrown your money away. Jennair's customer service is a joke. They apologize and deny the problem. Purchased this thing approximately 3 months ago. Cannot grill anything without having to open windows and shutting off smoke alarms. Down draft for grill is poorly designed. Does not work. Flame pattern on grill is a joke. Only approximately 1/3 of grill is exposed to direct flame - 1/3 is a grill the remaining 2/3's is useless. You cannot even fry or boil water on burner side if grill is on. Hard to believe, but it is true and Jennair is in complete denial about it. This thing is junk and it is dangerous. Do not buy. Send me your money instead and I will at least give it back to you after I send you some pieces of iron and junk and call it a cooktop. Do not buy. I am surprised...

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educationplus says "Great reputation--but is no longer worth the money to purchase!" about Jenn-Air 30 in. Electric Radiant Cooktop

educationplus — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:29:33 GMT

Bought Jenn-Air model after Katrina hit our Gulf Coast. Within

two years one burner was not working--and after 5+ years glass

is easily scratched. Really not worth the price paid for this model.

I now need to buy a new range top--but it will not be a Jenn-Air!!

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Xelapaul says "Internet description was wrong, service was poor, parts missing" about Jenn-Air 30 in. Gas Downdraft Cooktop with Grill and Two Burners

Xelapaul — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:10:10 GMT

Ordered from Internet, went to Sears to pick it up and instead of a scratch, the whole cooktop was smashed and unusable. Found another one but the downdraft screen was missing, the assistance manager promissed to order it and ship it directly to my house.....I am still waiting...it's been almost a month....

JIMBO44 says "hard to use, hard to clean, don't drop metal on it - it's gone" about Kenmore Elite 30 in. Electric Cooktop with Radiant Elements

JIMBO44 — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:45:09 GMT

i HAVE HAD THIS APPLIANCE FOR 3 YEARS, I HATE IT AS A COOK. ONLY CERTAIN CONDUCTIVE PANS PERFORM AS PROMISED, HAD TO CHANGE ALL COOKWARE TO GET MEDIOCRE PERFORMANCE. i PUT UP WITH IT UNTIL MY WIFE DROPPED A ONE PINT JAR OF OLIVE OIL ABOUT 14 INCHES ON THE TOP AND IT BROKE! THE TOP NOT THE BOTTLE, WHICH MEANS THAT THE OLIVE OIL BOTTLE IS MORE ROBUST THAN THE COOKTOP. WHEN THIS HAPPENS YOU ARE SOL (ASK A VET WHAT THIS MEANS) TIME FOR A NEW STOVE. YOU CAN BET I WILL NOT GET ANOTHER ONE OF THESE

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beans1340 says "Just O.K." about Kenmore 30 in. Electric Cooktop with Radiant Elements

beans1340 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:58:07 GMT

Does not have the greatest heat control.

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JeffColleen says "I will never buy another Kenmore" about Kenmore 30 in. Electric Cooktop with Radiant Elements

JeffColleen — Sat, 28 May 2011 18:01:41 GMT

We had nothing but problems with this cooktop. The elements and buttons are all part of the same unit, so when one thing breaks, everything breaks. Our Kenmore cooktop broke and had to be replaced 4 times over the course of its 5 year lifespan. So now it's five years later, our warrenty has run out, and we're stuck with a completely nonfunctioning cooktop, which will have to be completely replaced, whereas our first gas range cooktop is still working after 15 years in the house we left behind. Needless to say, this will be our last Kenmore.

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marypinner says "Knobs melt just from heat, not being touched, replaced 3 times, " about Kenmore Elite 36 in. Sealed Gas Cooktop

marypinner — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:33:33 GMT

We purchased this 36" Elite Kenmore Cooktop. It works well and is easy to clean; HOWEVER, the knobs keep melting. We do not touch them with the pot or frying pan. I have replace 5 times. I've called Sears and emailed them. No help. Is there a metal knob available. I am frustrated with this and would not recommend this cooktop due to this poor design.

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chellebella says "I wish I didn't buy this" about Kenmore Elite 36 in. Sealed Gas Cooktop

chellebella — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:23:17 GMT

I listened to my husband when he said let's get this one when I wanted a glass top and I wish I didn't buy it. The actual burners work great (can't simmer without boiling over but that could be my propane output needs adjustment) but that's about it. The problems I have is the Stainless steel scratches so easy even when you clean it gently. (I vacuum off crumbs with a soft brush before cleaning) One of my knobs melted. Half of the decals for the temps have come off even with gentle cleaning. I am trying to get the rest off (honestly, I know where the temps are and it looks better without the decals) The burner covers are all faded to gray the black is gone. The grids are hard to clean spills off of even with soaking and they black is coming off them too even though I use the recommended cleaner. I like all of my Kenmore appliances except this one.

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kellydannemann says "GREAT PRODUCT POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE" about Jenn-Air 30 in. Electric Downdraft Cooktop with Double Bays

kellydannemann — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:49:04 GMT

ORDERED THE FIRST ONE IT LOOKED SCRATCHED AND USED ONCE SHIPPED TO OUR HOMETOWN STORE, THEY WERE RUDE CAUSE THEY HAD TO ORDER ANOTHER, GOT THE SECOND ONE IN FINGER PRINTS ALL OVER SCRATCHED AND WARPED. NOW I AM ON THE PHONE HOLDING FOR TWO HOURS TRYING TO STAIGHTEN OUT THE MESS WITH THE NATIONAL CORPORATE STORE. THIS ITEM IS NOT FACTORY SHIPPED, NOR IS IT FACTORY SHIPPED THE STAINLESS STEEL DOES NOT HAVE A PROTECTING COATING ON IT WHILE SHIPPING, IF YOU ARE EXCPECTING THE 100 SUPPORT FROM JENN-AIR, THEY SAY SORRY NOTHING WE CAN DO FOR YOU. ALONG TIME AGO...... JENN-AIR USE TO CARE ABOUT THE CUSTOMER AND SO DID SEARS, BUT WITH HARDS TIMES, I GUESS IT IS OK THEY TREAT THE CUSTOMER BAD AND JUST TAKE YOUR MONEY. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL UNIT, SEARS IS DOING A REPLACEMENT FOR ME AND GIVING ME A GIFT CARD FOR 75 USD FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. BUT IF YOU ASK ME, WE WANTED AMERICAN MADE PRODUCT TO SUPPORT THE USA. BUT, THE QAULITY IN SHIPPING FROM SEARS OR FROM JENN-AIR IS NOT THERE. IT IS NOT THE STORES...

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carlita0001 says "The attractive curved design is this unit's downfall." about Jenn-Air 36 in. Gas Cooktop

carlita0001 — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:22:20 GMT

I have owned this unit for about two years, and am now shopping for a replacement. The curved design is this unit's downfall. The burners are spaced too close together to use them all at once, so you end up with a three burner stove. Also, the control knobs fall apart - all of mine have fallen apart - and are too close to the burners and likely to melt under high heat.

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