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KitchenAid 36" 5-Element Electric Cooktop (KCED606GSS) - Stainless Steel

Ratings

4.4

Average rating based on 252 reviews

Rating Breakdown

161 reviewers rated this product 5 stars.

49 reviewers rated this product 4 stars.

25 reviewers rated this product 3 stars.

6 reviewers rated this product 2 stars.

11 reviewers rated this product 1 stars.

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Reviewer Recommendation

84%

Of the 233 reviewers who responded, 195 would recommend this product.

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What customers are saying

The product is highly praised for its great performance, sleek design, and convenient features like the downdraft ventilation system and the extra-large burner. Customers report that it heats up quickly, provides even and precise temperature control, and effectively removes smoke and odors, making cooking more enjoyable. The only common criticism is that the glass surface can be challenging to keep spotless, with some users reporting minor scratches over time. However, most seem to feel this is a minor trade-off for the product's many benefits.

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  • Customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars

    HORRIBLE DO NOT RECOMMEND

    Reviewed by - February 16, 2025

    WORST RANGETOP EVER! Purchased for new construction. From day 1 terrible smell coming from vent. Clean filter and range daily, nothing helps. Paid contractor to replace outside vent, hoping it would help. Did not, still horrible smell comes from vent. It is not the filter, filter smells good, wash almost daily in Dawn detergent. We were so excited as this is our last build and wanted it to be perfect! This range top definitely disappointed us!

    Review originally posted on kitchenaid.com

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars

    A very nice cook top

    Reviewed by - September 10, 2024

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like the cook top very much. I did notice that the first time that I used the cooktop that a circle similar to a thin ring of tiny bubbles was left on the cook top, where the pots had been sitting on the burners. Even after the cook top cooled, the circles remained. I tried to remove the rings with a cook top cleaner, but the circles still remain. I hated that my new cook top was permanently marked. I had no pot above the medium setting, but still the ring was left.

    Review originally posted on kitchenaid.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars

    Waste of money their quality has gone to crap!

    Reviewed by - April 15, 2025

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's meh at best. The fit and finish are bad. The trim isn't lined up properly (glued on permanently) so there's no way to fix it. The very first time we used it, it stained the cooktop surface we can't get it clean no matter what. Nice clean very high end pan used, no junk and it was clean and undamaged underneath. The downdraft is near useless. We replaced a 15 year old Kenmore Elite that the downdraft worked better on.

    Review originally posted on kitchenaid.com

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    It's Hot!

    Reviewed by - February 22, 2023

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pleased with a needed upgrade that accommodates larger common sized pans, 11", 12". Nice power on the exhaust and cooking faster and more efficient. KitchenAid, can't lose.

    Review originally posted on kitchenaid.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars

    POOR DESIGN!!

    Reviewed by - September 24, 2025

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I totally dislike my new cooktop. Everything about it is what I would call a poor design. The burners are too close to each other. The big burner is on the back of the cooktop (wrong). The knobs are in my way when I cook and the downdraft vent is very hard to clean. The burners are hard to control the heat and I burn most everything. Even if the heat setting is on Med. water still boils. The cooktop scars easily even with water drops. I have to use ajax to clear the marks. I still have my old cooktop out in my garage and I am seriously thinking about having it reinstalled and tossing the new one into the trash. I bet this review gets trashed too.

    Review originally posted on kitchenaid.com

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars

    Not loving it. Hate black top

    Reviewed by - August 27, 2024

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not totally happy. First of all I had to get a downdraft stove so as to not have to tear up floors during remodel. Hating the black top because it shows every speck of food, greese, etc- and DUST when not in use. And third, the very first time I used it, there were marks that I thought was just spills but won't come off. Also hard to clean in between knobs. Kudos on speed in which burners heat up. ( I can't seem to submit pics on phone but would love to have someone from kitchenaid contact me to discuss!

    Review originally posted on kitchenaid.com

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars

    Glasstop spotting

    Reviewed by - March 15, 2025

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the cooktop for our kitchen remodel. It’s a beautiful piece but I’m nervous to cook on it. No matter how careful I am to use it, one burner leaves spots that I can’t remove. We clean it, carefully scrape it, and wipe it down, and it leaves white spots on the glass. And also, the cooktop gets very hot so must carefully adjust heat to not burn pans/food. I love kitchen aid appliances but this one really has me on egg shells to not ruin it. Not sure how to keep it from looking stained.

    Review originally posted on kitchenaid.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the new features!

    Reviewed by - March 1, 2021

    My wife and I just updated our kitchen and replaced the old smaller electric cooktop with this Kitchenaid model. The old unit was still working but showing it's age and the new cooktop gave us an extra burner plus it has many updated features. The temperture settings are MUCH improved over our old cooktop. It was very difficult to get the correct setting for simmer but the Kitchenaid has many additional settings that helps you get the right temperature for your needs. I also like the downdraft fan better in the Kitchenaid. Much quieter and seems to do a better job than the cooktop we replaced.

    Review originally posted on kitchenaid.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this Cooktop!

    Reviewed by - March 29, 2022

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased the Cooktop in January and it is here and installed on 3/21/2022. It is beautiful and it fir perfectly in my space. The downdraft works great. I love the large element above the control knobs. It is a welcome addition to my kitchen.

    Review originally posted on kitchenaid.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars

    Our new Cooktop

    Reviewed by - November 23, 2025

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is replacing a modular, cartridge Jennair- 42 inch cooktop. Nice to have a true smooth top, that the old one did not have. It heats up very fast and has simmer, warming features that are all very nice. The style of the top is very pretty.

    Review originally posted on kitchenaid.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.