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KitchenAid Architect Series II : KFGS306VSS 30in Gas Cooktop with 5 Sealed Burners - Stainless Steel Description:
DimensionsHeight: 2 7/8″Width: 30 1/4″Depth: 21″ControlsElectronic Touch Controls: NoControl Type: KnobsPerformanceLeft Front Burner/Element Output: 9,100 BTULeft Rear Burner/Element Output: 6,000 BTURight Front Burner/Element Output: 10,000 BTURight Rear Burner/Element Output: 7,000 BTUCustom Control Temp Management System: NoBurner Configuration: 1-6,000 BTU; 1-7,000 BTU; 1-9,100 BTU; 1-10,000 BTU; 1-15,000 BTUFeaturesBuilt-In Downdraft Vent System: NoBurner Indicator Light: NoBurner Type: Sealed GasCooktop Surface: Stainless SteelGrate Finish: Matte Black Cast IronHot Surface Indicator Lights: NoInfinite Position Control Knobs: YesNumber of Burners: 5Oval Dual Circuit: NoOver Oven Installation: YesRound Dual Circuit: NoSimmer Burner: YesFuel Type: GasVentilation System: NoNumber of Elements: 0Power-On Light: NoElectronic Ignition: Yes
- Amazon Sales Rank: #186687 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: KitchenAid Architect Series II
- Model: KFGS306VSS
- Dimensions: 3.00″ h x 29.00″ w x 20.00″ l, 45.00 pounds
Features
- Width: 30 1/4″, Depth: 21″, Height: 2 7/8″, Cutout Width: 29″, Cutout Depth: 20″
- First 30-inch 5-burner cooktop among leading manufactureres of gas cooktops
- 15K BTU professional dual tier burner provides versatility for varied cooking styles - from simmering to searing
- 6K BTU simmer burner cooks food gently at low temperatures
- Low profile full-width cast-iron grates allow easy movement of cookware around the entire cooktop surface
Customer Reviews:
Great for Wokking and well designed for small kicthen space.
Background you can skip
We purchased our current home about 2 years ago and slowly started replacing the somewhat dated or low-quality appliances that had been left behind for us. Most of it was Frigidaire or Kenmore. Nothing wrong with that, but we wanted to get a better fridge, microwave hood, dishwasher and cooktop. This review, naturally, is about the cooktop only. The other items ware reviewed elsehwere on Amazon.
What were we looking for?
ONE - Well, first of all, we wanted HEAT: we are very much into Asian food and cook mostly in our Wok(s) (see other reviews as well!). This requires high BTU output.
TWO - We wanted an aesthetic stainless steel look, a little more like the professional Bertazzoni or Viking type cooktops.
THREE - Quality. We wanted heavy cast iron grates that would withstand heavy daily use.
FOUR - Space. We needed sufficient space around the wok to be able to cook properly on the high heat burner if using a larger wok (16″ or so).
FIVE - Ergonomics. The control knobs needed to be in the front due awkward positioning in the kitchen, leaving little room on the right hand side towards the back to reach or see the knobs properly.
SIX - Finally, we needed ALL OF THE ABOVE to be squeezed into a 30″ cooktop.
About this item - KFGS306VSS
After much research we decided that the KitchenAid Architect II series was the one to get. It featured 5 burners of whuch the middle burner is a 15,000 BTU burner (18,000 BTU on 36″ version) whereas most cooktops in this pricerange top out at 4 burners and 12,500 BTU max.
It has the control knobs on the front and is a very industrial looking design.
The grates are heavy cast orin and you get 3 of them. All in all, this one delivered on all fronts in the specifications that we set out.
Upon receipt of the item, we found that the 1st rule of construction (closely related to Murphy’s Law)applied to us as well: if something can go wrong or get complicated it will.
And it did. The CUT-OUT dimensions of this cooktop did not fit the existing (and what we believed to be standard dimensions) in our countertop. This KitchenAid requires the following:
Depth, Opening: 20 in.
Width, Opening: 29 in.
Our existing cutout was 28.5″ by 19.5″. Ofcourse this represented a horrendous problem in installation as we had to get the coutertop opening cut out further.
Anyways: some masking tape, a pneumatic sabre saw (14.99$) and some saws and that was solved as well.
Pros:
0 - Lots of heat from 15,000 BTU burner
0 - Well positioned (center) dual tier wok burner
0 - Full stainless look, i.e. everything except grates is stainless
0 - 5 burners, instead of the common 4 on a 30″ form factor
0 - 3 cast iron grates that allow for sliding pots across the surface
Cons:
0 - Knobs are plasticized, i.e. they can melt if you put a hot pan on them
0 - No wok ring with the set, not cool as it would have been perfect with center burner and cheaper brands do include those
0 - Slightly odd form factor for cutout. Not a real problem but just a ‘BE AWARE’ when you have an existing kitchen cutout.
Conclusion
We are extremely pleased with this cooktop given all the features. What we did not like were the plastic knobs: they look great but I feel they could have included something better. I assume it is a heat resistant laminate/composite so I am not sure about the melting but I think it should have been solid metal. We reduced 1 star for that. The wok ring would have made this back to 5 stars, but we can’t fault KitchenAid for that as only the mor expensive cooktops seems to get those included. A definite buy if have the same requirements as we put in the opening paragraph.
Finally, some meaningful specs:
See Owners Manual: Available online via KitchenAid website or a Roebuck website.
Item Weight: 61.0 lbs.
General Warranty: 1 year limited
Gas Configuration:
No. of Burner Cooking Zones: 5
Burner Configuration: Low output: one 6,000 BTU nat.,All-purpose: one 9,100 BTU nat.,High output: one 10,000 BTU nat.,High output: one 15,000 BTU nat.,All-purpose: one 7,000 BTU nat.
Grate Material: Cast iron
Ignition: Electronic
Sealed Burner Type: Non-adjustable air feed
Type:
Cooking Surface: Gas: sealed burners
Cooking Zone: None, fixed elements/burners
Size: 30 in.
Venting System: Ventless
Controls:
Cleanability: Dishwasher-safe pull-off control knobs
Control Type(s): Mechanical knobs
Control(s) Location: Front
Mechanical Type: Rotary dial(s)
Color:
Burner Grates: Black
Knobs: Stainless Steel
Unit: Stainless Steel
Dimensions:
Depth, Overall: 21 in.
Height: 2-7/8 in.
Weight, Shipping (Approx.): -
Maximum Width: 30-1/4 in.
Cutouts:
Depth, Opening: 20 in.
Width, Opening: 29 in.
Power Source:
Other Requirements: 40 amp service
Power Source: Gas
Very nice, but not perfect
From my point of view this was the best looking 30″ gas cooktop available when we remodeled (Aug-Nov 2008). After using it for over a year we are still happy with the aesthetics, and generally happy cooking on it, but…
1. It does not simmer out of the box - as a previous reviewer said, its low is not low enough. This is surprising for a relatively expensive cooktop from a reputable company, but there is a fix: The manual (available from the kitchenaid website) explains how to reduce the low setting. You take each knob off while the burner is on and turn a screw. You need a thin long screwdriver - I had to make one from a heavy wire hanger, filing the end to form the screwdriver blade, easier than it sounds. The low setting is now acceptable, but not quite as low as I’d like, though I have not tried to readjust it.
2. Standard 20″ double burner griddles don’t fit easily. We have to set ours diagonally. I’ve just found Lodges new 16″ long griddles which should fit nicelyLodge Double Play Reversible Grill Griddle. I’ve ordered one, so we’ll see.
3. Markings are easily scratched. The markings on the stainless steel next to the knobs are slowly being scratched off, possibly by aggressive cleaning.
4. The burner tops are easily bumped from the correct alignment when cleaning. This affects the flame shape, and may be unsafe.
I’d buy this again if given the cooktop choices we had back in 2008.
Very good product
First , I did not purchase this item from amazon. Frankly, I didnt think they had it.
If I had found it here, I would have bought it here.
Anyway, about the product, its a very good buy. The price and performance is very satisfactory. As this is one of the two models [ that I know of ] that provides 5 burners in the 30 in range, [ the other is a Bosch ]
I did a lot of research and looked in stores b4 buying. I chose this bcos of the depth of the burners. My previous gas cooktop had shallow base ,and my pans /food would get burnt quickly. This is very good in that way. The burner outputs r very good, and the stove is very esasy to clean and maintain. My only concern is that the installers said that I should watch out for boil overs and spills, since its an electronic ignition, and if the spills get in the unit, I have to call for service. Fortunately so far, I’ve been careful. But I have only had it for 2 months.
Also, interestingly, the smallest burners are better than the bigger output ones. They heat up quickly and evenly. Overall, a very good and satisfying buy.
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