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3.4 | 11 Reviews

36" Electric Cooktop with 5 Elements and Touch-Activated Controls

KitchenAid KCES956KSS

Available in 2 Color(s)

Features

  • 10''/6'' Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting
  • 12"/9"/6" triple-ring element accommodates various cookware sizes
  • 6" element has 1200 watts of power to handle daily cooking needs
  • 6" Even-Heat element has a low setting that can melt chocolate

Quick Specs

  • Type: Cooktop
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Width: 34.4286"
  • Height: 3.625"
  • Depth: 20.25"
  • Nominal Width: 36"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Downdraft Ventilation: No
  • Hood Recommended: Yes
  • Induction: No
  • Type: Smoothtop
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Image Feature

Hot Surface Indicator

Protects you by providing a visual indication if a cooking surface is on or still hot, so you can create with confidence.

10''/6'' Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting Adds versatility for high and low temperature cooking. Even-Heat™ Technology delivers constant power and a range of simmer settings. Two element sizes in one make it ideal for boiling, yet also accept small pans for various cooking tasks.

12''/9''/6'' Triple-Ring Round Element Maximizes your flexibility with three distinct sizes that allow for element selection based on cookware size.

6'' 1200-Watt Round Element Can reach a power output of up to 1200-watts to handle your daily cooking needs.

6'' Even-Heat™ Element with Melt Setting Combines the benefits of Even-Heat™ Technology with a dedicated setting that reaches the low temperatures needed to melt chocolate or butter without scorching.

8'' 1800-Watt Round Element Efficiently heats a variety of pan sizes and can reach a power output of up to 1800-watts for every day use.

Control Lock Disables cooking mode for easy cleaning when not in use.

Hot Surface Indicator Protects you by providing a visual indication if a cooking surface is on or still hot, so you can create with confidence.

Touch-Activated Controls Offer an intuitive, easy-to-use touch screen experience.

Features

  • 10''/6'' Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting
  • 12"/9"/6" triple-ring element accommodates various cookware sizes
  • 6" element has 1200 watts of power to handle daily cooking needs
  • 6" Even-Heat element has a low setting that can melt chocolate
  • 8" element offers up to 1800-watts of power
  • Control Lock disables cooking for easy cleaning when not in use
  • Visually indicates when a cooking surface is on or still hot
  • Touch-Activated Controls are simple to use and easy to clean
Certifications
Ada Compliant ADA Height and Operation Compliant
Prop65 CA
Ul Yes
Controls
Control Location Right Front
Control Type Tap Touch
Infinite Heat Controls No
Cooktop Details
Cooktop Surface Color Black
Cooktop Surface Material Glass
Digital Display No
Griddle Included N/A
Heating Element On Indicator Light Yes
Hot Surface Indicator Light Yes
Details
Automatic Pan Detection No
Automatic Pan Size Adjustment No
Cooktop Configuration All Burners
Fuel Type Electric
Installs Over Built-in Oven Yes
Lp Convertible No
Power Outage Compatible No
Dimensions
Product Height 3.625
Carton Height 9.25
Gross Weight 50
Carton Depth 25
Carton Width 40.75
Product Depth 20.25
Cutout Depth Min 20.375
Cutout Width Max 35.563
Net Weight 44
Product Width 34.4286
Cutout Depth Max 20.563
Cutout Width Min 34.563
Electrical
208v Compatible Yes
Power Cord Included No
Element/burner Details
Center Rear Element-burner Power 3000/2200/1100W
Center Rear Element-burner Size 12in./9in./6in.
Center Rear Element-burner Type Triple
Cooktop Element Style Radiant
Cooktop Type Standard
Left Front Element-burner Power 3200/2300W
Left Front Element-burner Size 10in./6in.
Left Front Element-burner Type Even Heat Dual
Left Rear Element-burner Power 1,200W
Left Rear Element-burner Size 6in.
Left Rear Element-burner Type Standard
Number of Cooking Element-burners 5
Power Boost No
Right Front Element-burner Power 1,800W
Right Front Element-burner Size 8in.
Right Front Element-burner Type Standard
Right Rear Element-burner Power 1,300W
Right Rear Element-burner Size 6in.
Right Rear Element-burner Type Even Heat
General
Combination Match With Oven KOES527P; KOES530P; KOSC504; KOSE500; KOSE507; KOSE900; KOST100; KOST107
Cutout Depth Max (fract) 20 9/16"
Cutout Depth Max (metric) 52.23
Cutout Depth Min (fract) 20 3/8"
Cutout Depth Min (metric) 51.75
Cutout Width Max (fract) 35 9/16"
Cutout Width Max (metric) 90.33
Cutout Width Min (fract) 34 9/16"
Cutout Width Min (metric) 87.79
Ventilation Details
Downdraft Vent No

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Cooktop
  • Fuel: Electric

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 34.4286"
  • Height: 3.625"
  • Depth: 20.25"

  • Size

  • Nominal Width: 36"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Downdraft Ventilation: No
  • Hood Recommended: Yes

  • Cooktop Features

  • Induction: No
  • Type: Smoothtop
  • WiFi Connected: No

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3.4 out of 5

63% of reviewers recommend this product.

1 Stars

Poor Product

Preet Pal 5/24/2026

Don't have an option so giving one star and if any option is available it deserves negative star. I bought this product a month ago, within a day the product star giving an error, called the company and they sent a technician for repairs, the technician came and said that certain parts need to be replaced and he will order the parts, the parts came after three weeks but those parts were also faulty and because he tried to replace the parts the original display also stop working, also the black seal between the cooktop and kitchen counter got damaged and he left because it was not fixable, the technician told that the parts have to be ordered again. Every time the technician comes someone has to take off. We have not bought a second hand product or open box product that needs repair. The company is not ready to replace it.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

No, I do not recommend this product

1 Stars

Not Happy!

jminimi 10/3/2025

This was installed by the builder and it was not the one I was supposed to get originally. I had a scary experience with it the first time I used it. It would "boil" on Simmer and my pot of water overflowed and burned my cooktop....there was also a funny smell coming from under my cabinet. I've only had this for less than a month and already they are replacing the computer boards. It's been a huge inconvenience because I have to have the builder electricians come and remove it and set it on the counter so that the repair man can change the parts, and then have the builder electricians come back and reinstall it!!! Also an inconvenience because I have to make other plans as to how I'm going to cook dinner. Not Happy!!
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Great features

Vic47 8/9/2025

I bought it, some weeks ago, I™€™ m satisfied with this cooktop Is excellent.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

cooktop kitchen aid

geck 6/18/2025

Like the quick heat... but requires a lot of elbow grease to clean... all in all a good purchase.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Even melt is beyond belief

DeanL 5/21/2025

This cooktop is unbelievable. So much room pots and pans. The controls are so sensitive and they keep the temperature stable I don™€™t know how they do it.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Solid Performing Cooktop

Jtodd 1/15/2025

Cooks fast and keeps temperature even. Easy to use and know if a burner is hot. Control lock keeps from accidentally turning on a burner and the built in timer is simple to use. Couldn™€™t be happier with it!
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Very user friendly

patsey9 1/9/2025

Our kitchen was updated with all new KitchenAid appliances and I am liking the cooktop. It heats up very quickly and takes up so Little space which gave me more room for storage drawers beneath it. I also love the 5 burners and some extra features such as even melt on one and rapid high heat on another. Like all cooktops, you have to be careful with your pots and pans or you will scratch the surface. It hasn™€™t been a major problem but I am carful not to rub my Pots over the top.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Challenged

smooth top 1/6/2025

I find the surface very difficult to clean and I have have a glass top electric stove for 30 years. Also, the temperature controls are very hot. Thinking a 5 out of 10 would be medium heat, it was no different than a 10.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

1 Stars

BIG disappointment

Joandee 11/8/2024

When this unit was delivered, it was 6.8" too narrow to cover the cutout in the counter tip. It was returned.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

1 Stars

DO NOT BUY THIS INDUCTION COOKTOP.

Cristi 3/13/2023

This cooktop will not last 3 years. Please do your homework and do not buy this product. The fuse pops and then your burners will not work. Please look on the web before you buy.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Even-Heat Technology is amazing!

Angelita 2/12/2023

I bought this product and I am amaze how versatile it is when cooking. Its Even-Heat technology and simmer make cooking a blast. Water boils easily and when you want to keep your food warm, the simmer feature allows your food to stay warm without burning. I love the sleekness and easy to clean up messy spills.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product