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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Kitchen_Cooktops Recent content written about Kitchen Cooktops en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_486009966212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bobluhrs - this unit died three times in 5 years.  single guy cooks a few times a week.  fan died in first year, replaced fan myself since their service is so expensive.  then voltage was "off" like pulling teeth to get them to help me to calibrate... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~486009966212 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:25:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_486009966212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485833084548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ericel - This unit is made without spill protection and if you have a spill of liquid [water in our case] it can enter the electronic controls at the front and short them out. Then you are without a working cooktop and Sears will tell you that you have abused... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485833084548 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:39:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485833084548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482221526660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jamtex - Last year we gutted our kitchen and replaced all the cabinets and almost all of the appliances.  This project included finally running in a gas line so I could get rid of the 1976 GE Corning ware smoothtop electric cooktop, which has to be one of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482221526660 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:33:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482221526660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480285003396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author impartial956 - This cooktop has been a chronic source of aggravation from day one.Difficult to keep clean, uneven flame and igniters that go off popping like mad at will...for days at a time. I got the runaround from Bosch for the first year and now the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480285003396 Thu, 6 Aug 2009 17:32:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480285003396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477743386244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pilarzmom - Here in Colorado having a gas cooktop with high BTU is definite must since the high altitude makes cooking a challenge without it. So it was pretty disheartening to find out that my fairly new home had a wimpy gas cooktop with less BTU than the one in my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477743386244 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:44:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477743386244?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477123481220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author matt832 - I was looking for a replacement cooktop for my 20 year old Kitchenaid cooktop that was acting up. Repair costs did not justify the effort. I was really looking for a Thermador, but did not want to pay the price ~$800 . This Jenair had 90% of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477123481220 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:05:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477123481220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469323910788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dieseldust - I was looking to replace an old vintage Tappan electric cooktop. I originally considered installing a gas unit but when I read about the efficiency of induction cooktops I did some research and decided to take the leap. This saved me some money as I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469323910788 Tue, 5 May 2009 03:46:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469323910788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466814144132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author songfrog - After seeing an induction cooker used during a cooking demonstration while on a cruise aboard the Carnival Miracle - where no open flame is ever allowed - I decided I wanted to learn more about this new cooking method that has gained wide acceptance in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466814144132 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:37:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466814144132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462345178756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author k-wells - This was the one of the few purchases for my remodel that I did not research before buying, and boy do I regret it.  I found the Jenn-Air gas cooktop as a floor model sale, and bought it thinking it was an attractive design and a high quality... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462345178756 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:37:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462345178756?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_460390960772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author james_k - It's not unusual to see a piece of kitchen equipment that is so beautiful that we want to display it somewhere in our kitchen. Unfortunately, many of these artful beauties turn out to be second-rate when it comes to utility and function, while others are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~460390960772 Sun, 8 Feb 2009 22:24:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_460390960772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_460097687172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jancowan - We have had the Electrolux five burner induction cooktop for two years with no problems.  We really wanted Gas because of the control of temperatures, but it wasn't an option.  This cooktop is better than gas, you have the speed of boiling... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~460097687172 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 22:10:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_460097687172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459907174020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author peggy3006 - This cooktop comes in another version with two burners on the right and an empty well on the left that you can fill with your choice of options.  I chose two additional burners, thinking I would purchase a griddle later on.  This purchase... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459907174020 Wed, 4 Feb 2009 01:11:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459907174020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459737894532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dedietrich - I have owned this hob now for a year and it is great. It heats up very quickly and the controls and programs are very easy to use. I got it from an internet retailer and it was delivered from De Dietrich directly. I bought it from this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459737894532 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:39:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459737894532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459271343748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author robynf1373 - I had this cooktop 6 months and the stainless steel started rusting and the drip pans started to bubble. Since it was under a years warranty they replaced all of it but the technician said that I would be doing it again because he replaces a lot of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459271343748 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:40:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459271343748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457822277252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author demcclellan - This cooktop looks great!  Except for the heavy cast iron grates, it is all stainless steel, even the control knobs.  Everything looks and feels solid.  The large center burner provides adequate heat to boil water for pasta or cook with a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457822277252 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:16:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457822277252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452428271236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pilotguy13 - PROS: Good looks, easy to clean main body(pan), great flame control, high heat center burner, control lock for cleaning and kids. Cons: Hard to clean around knobs, clearcoat on burner cap and burner base discolored and spotted on first... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452428271236 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:33:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452428271236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451537178244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author G_H_Graham - I will never again buy a JENN-AIRE product. Although it cost a little over $1000 it looks like a piece of junk after 1... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451537178244 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:08:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451537178244?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_450541162116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tdskip - We're on our fourth, really, cook top in under 6 months. And no, we're not playing basketball on it.First two were broken on delivery, third lasted 2 months and then cracked after making dinner without anything being dropped on it or being... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~450541162116 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 01:34:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_450541162116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_447072865924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author donnars - I have this model- the front right burner that has two settings (small or large pan) the knobs gets hot!... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~447072865924 Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:32:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_447072865924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446525771396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author agathagadget - Within 6 months of installation, the smooth cooktop gradually became misshapen until it formed a dome in the center and popped out of its stainless steel molding. The cooktop is featured in an eye-catching nook in our otherwise beautifully remodeled... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446525771396 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 17:07:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446525771396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445786984068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author uconn-1 - looks great- impossible to clean - griddle looks awful in a few monthsbought all jenn air kitchen have had major expenses to maintain them all crap - dont buy jenn air or... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445786984068 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:07:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445786984068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444448870020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jerry178 - I moved into my new house less than two years ago and bought almost all new appliances from KitchenAid, given its brand name and reputation. The cooktop turned out to be a nightmare. About 8 months after the purchase, the triple-ring element, which... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444448870020 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:06:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444448870020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443990773380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jml102863 - I have had this cooktop for 2 yrs now , and am satisfied with it , If you go for style and fuction I would recomend... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443990773380 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 15:57:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443990773380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441901223556?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author coldsteel7 - When I lived outside Chicago , a good number of my appliances were gas. Since that time, I have migrated towards electric. Although my Whirlpool Double Oven is electric, my Whirlpool Cooktop is gas. It is the only gas appliance in my home (my clothes... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441901223556 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:42:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441901223556?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441162239620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author komondor - If you are not familiar with Induction cooking it is very popular in Europe and I have been told the Sears unit is made by Electrolux. The unit I received was made in Canada. Induction cooking requires steel pots and pans. If a magnet will stick to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441162239620 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:01:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441162239620?linkin_id=8003929