






- Color: Black
- Width: 34 2143/5000"
- Height: 3 5/8"
- Depth: 20 1/4"
- Style: Smoothtop
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Burner/Element Type: Radiant Element
- Number of Burners/Elements: 5
- Highest Element Output: 3200 Watts
- ADA Compliant: Yes
- Voltage: 240
- Amps: 40
- Cutout Width: 35 1/2"
- Cutout Depth: 20 3/8"







KitchenAid KCES956KBL 36 inch Electric Cooktop with 5 Elements, Hot Surface Indicator and Touch-Activated Controls (Black)

- Color: Black
- Width: 34 2143/5000"
- Height: 3 5/8"
- Depth: 20 1/4"
- Style: Smoothtop
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Burner/Element Type: Radiant Element
- Number of Burners/Elements: 5
- Highest Element Output: 3200 Watts
- ADA Compliant: Yes
- Voltage: 240
- Amps: 40
- Cutout Width: 35 1/2"
- Cutout Depth: 20 3/8"
36″ Electric Cooktop with 5 Elements and Touch-Activated Controls
This 36″ electric cooktop combines the lasting beauty of a black glass surface with the performance of a 10” Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting, two 6” Even-Heat™ Elements with Melt Setting, and 12”/9”/6” Triple-Ring Round Element that maximizes your flexibility with three distinct rings to allow for element selection based on cookware size.
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.
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.
12”/9”/6” Triple-Ring Round Element
Maximizes your flexibility with three distinct sizes that allow for element selection based on cookware size.
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.
6” 1200-Watt Round Element
Can reach a power output of up to 1200-watts to handle your daily cooking needs.
Touch-Activated Controls
Offer an intuitive, easy-to-use touch screen experience.
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.
Control Lock
Disables cooking mode for easy cleaning when not in use.
Specifications | |
Brand | KitchenAid |
Appearance | |
Color | Black |
Color Family | Black |
Dimensions | |
Exterior Width | 36" |
Width | 34 2143/5000" |
Depth | 20 1/4" |
Height | 3 5/8" |
Cutout Width | 35 1/2" |
Cutout Depth | 20 3/8" |
Fuel Type | |
Fuel Type | Electric |
Style | |
Style | Smoothtop |
Control Location | Front |
Cooking Surface | |
Burner/Element Type | Radiant Element |
Number of Burners/Elements | 5 |
Highest Element Output | 3200 Watts |
Burner/Element Output N1 | 3000 Watts |
Burner/Element Output N2 | 3200 Watts |
Burner/Element Output N3 | 1200 Watts |
Burner/Element Output N4 | 1800 Watts |
Burner/Element Output N5 | 1300 Watts |
Hot Surface Indicator Light | Yes |
Technical Details | |
Voltage | 240 |
Amps | 40 |
Certifications | |
ADA Compliant | Yes |
UL Listed | Yes |
Features | |
Control Type | Tap Touch |
Brand | KitchenAid |
---|---|
Appearance |
|
Color | Black |
Color Family | Black |
Dimensions |
|
Exterior Width | 36" |
Width | 34 2143/5000" |
Depth | 20 1/4" |
Height | 3 5/8" |
Cutout Width | 35 1/2" |
Cutout Depth | 20 3/8" |
Fuel Type |
|
Fuel Type | Electric |
Style |
|
Style | Smoothtop |
Control Location | Front |
Cooking Surface |
|
Burner/Element Type | Radiant Element |
Number of Burners/Elements | 5 |
Highest Element Output | 3200 Watts |
Burner/Element Output N1 | 3000 Watts |
Burner/Element Output N2 | 3200 Watts |
Burner/Element Output N3 | 1200 Watts |
Burner/Element Output N4 | 1800 Watts |
Burner/Element Output N5 | 1300 Watts |
Hot Surface Indicator Light | Yes |
Technical Details |
|
Voltage | 240 |
Amps | 40 |
Certifications |
|
ADA Compliant | Yes |
UL Listed | Yes |
Features |
|
Control Type | Tap Touch |








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