Recenter, refresh and reconnect to your kitchen with the 36" KitchenAid® Downdraft Cooktop. Designed to reconnect you to what matters most, this cooktop features a flexible install designed to fit within your island counter without a bulky hood and make your cooktop the center of your kitchen with whisper-quiet ventilation and powerful extraction. Plus, enjoy the largest induction bridge available with the Bridge XL Even-Heat™ Zone, with plenty of room for cookware of various shapes and sizes.
Powerful Extraction System
with downdraft ventilation that can adjust automatically to remove odors, steam and smoke 5x faster than steam can rise.
xMaximizes Space
with a flush installation and hood-free design that allows you to customize your kitchen to your personal flow. Whether you want to connect with your friends and family while cooking or move your cooktop to an island—with this downdraft cooktop, you can have it all.
x*Performance varies based on installation. Resources available at AHAM.orgmore
Quiet Ventilation Technology
features efficient airflow technology and a precision-engineered low-noise fan. Its weight-balanced blades are the secret to a quiet yet powerful extraction, perfect for the modern, peaceful kitchen.*
*Performance varies based on installation. Resources available at AHAM.org
Bridge XL Even-Heat™ Zone
optimizes your cooking surface to your flow—with plenty of room for pots, pans, griddles and roasters of various shapes and sizes.
xCleaner Air
comes from a cutting-edge air extraction system featuring an automatic fan that adjusts to power level and an integrated filter to help remove unpleasant odors in recirculation mode to promote long-lasting freshness.
xAssisted Cooking Presets
let you quickly set your cooktop to the optimal temperatures you need—from melting delicate chocolate (42°C/108°F), to keeping rich sauces warm (74°C/165°F), or even simmering soups, stews, and rice (94°C/201°F).
xSliding Touch-Activated Controls
allow you to easily control your downdraft cooktop. An easy-to-use vertical slider allows you to seamlessly adjust temperature settings and offers a built-in timer function.
xExternal or Recirculating Venting Options
allow for more flexibility on how your downdraft cooktop vents. Choose between external ventilation or convert to duct-free recirculation (kit sold separately), ideal for installation in an island.
xFour Versatile Cooking Zones
give you flexibility and control of your cooktop, allowing you to cook at four different temperatures simultaneously.
xCharcoal Filter
(optional accessory) helps to neutralize unpleasant odors from the extraction system, reducing the chances of them lingering or being recirculated into your home.
xPower Boost Function
allows you to exceed the maximum heat-level setting for up to 5 minutes, helping you get to a rapid boil.
xFrameless Design
allows for flush installation for a seamless look, or standard installation to fit an existing cooktop cutout.
xPan Size Detection
recognizes the size and placement of cookware to generate heat directly within the pan. Display will alert you if you turn the cooktop on without a pan on the selected zone or if your pan is not compatible with induction cooking.
xWorks with Most High-Quality Cookware
such as multi-ply stainless steel, enamelled steel or cast iron. Aluminum and copper cookware will not work unless it has a base made of iron or steel. Look for pans marked "Works with Induction" or test to see if a magnet will stick to the bottom.
xHot-Surface Indicator Light
provides a clear signal that a cooking surface is on or still hot to the touch.
xControl Lock for Cleaning
disables cooking mode for 10 seconds to allow for cleaning when the cooktop is not in use. Press the hand icon to lock controls and easily wipe off grease or splatters.
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