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Viking Professional Gas Cooktop Review

CookTopDude — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:37:56 +0000

Commercial Quality and Professional Performance
If you are shopping for a gas cooktop in this price range, among the industry’s best products, the chances are you spend quite a bit of time in the kitchen. You also, likely, demand the very best from the appliances you select. That’s as it should be, and Viking understands. They have created the Viking Professional Gas Cooktop to surpass the expectations of the serious cooks who use them. This highly rated appliance outperforms others in its class with commercially used components like the high-output 16,000 BTU burners that deliver perfectly balanced heat to every pot, with infinite control settings, and sealed design for safety and easy clean up. Control is at your fingertips with electric ignition that lights each burner at any setting, and relights them should they require it. The ultra-low burner height capability makes for perfect simmering, as well.

Sizes and Additional Features
The Viking Professional Gas Cooktop packs all this quality into 30-inch and 36-inch models, featuring 4 and 6 burners respectively. The continuous grate cooking surface allows you to employ more than one burner for large jobs, with incredible heat distribution and balance across the cooktop.

What Sets it Apart
The Viking Professional Gas Cooktop may not do much that others in its class don’t, but it does everything with the best components in the business. Your efficiency, creativity, and enjoyment in the kitchen will all increase significantly when you employ pro-grade performance and versatility in the pursuit of culinary perfection. You, your family, and your guests will all notice the difference!

Thermador Masterpiece Gas Cooktop Review

CookTopDude — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:28:14 +0000

Perfect Heat, from Sizzle to Simmer
Every serious cook knows the benefit of a gas cooktop over conventional electric. Instant heat is available with gas, and prep time is reduced. In addition, the heat from the flame is balanced, with no electric-burner style hotspots that ruin meals and pots or pans. Thermador takes gas cooktop innovation to new highs with their Thermador Masterpiece Gas Cooktop. Instant heat is delivered by the sealed, star-shaped burners that deliver 56% more flame than standard circular gas burners. The unique shape makes for balanced cooking by heating the center and edges of the pan uniformally. This commercial-quality unit features heavy-duty cast and steel construction and easy to use front controls featuring bezels that allow you to rapidly adjust the heat on each burner.

Sizes and Additional Features
The Thermador Masterpiece Gas Cooktop is available in 30-inch or 36-inch models, each with 5 burners with easy-to-clean design. The front burners employ patented Extra-Low flame technology that provides the perfect simmering option, allowing you to attend to other kitchen duties without worrying about scorching the sauce. These cooktops are convertible to propane and are designed for easy installation in all types of construction. The sleek style is made to coordinate seamlessly with other Thermador kitchen appliances.

What Sets it Apart
The Thermador Masterpiece Gas Cooktop takes its work seriously, with burners that start at and industry-leading 8,000 BTU and climb to 16,000 BTU. This is a perfect choice for cooks with limited time that still want the kind of quality, balanced heating unit that will deliver consistent cooking for outstanding meals.

Jenn Air Downdraft Gas Cooktop Review

CookTopDude — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:05:49 +0000

A Great Environment Created for Great Food
The Jenn Air Downdraft Gas Cooktop features revolutionary, patented construction that employs its own ventilation system, eliminating the need for traditional ventilation hoods, which allow odors and moisture to escape into the home’s environment. The JX3 uses a powerful, quiet 3-speed fan to pull air into the appliance, and away from the cooking surface. Even odors from food spilled onto hot burners are immediately drawn away so they never linger in the air, ruining the ambience being created alongside the fine cuisine. This ventilation system has been demonstrated to be the industry’s best in independent testing, and can be converted for duct-free installation with optional kit and filter.

Sizes and Additional Features
The Jenn Air Downdraft Gas Cooktop comes in two sizes, the 30 inch with four burners, and 36 inch 5 burner model. Both JX3 models include sealed burners starting at 5,000 BTU ranging up to the 17,000 BTU high output burner that will reduce the time needed to bring large pots up to cook or boil temperatures. Electronic ignition makes for an easy start, while the Flame-sensing Re-ignition system will keep the fire going, whether you are using natural gas or have converted the burner for propane. Porcelain over cast elements and dishwasher safe knobs make the unit easy to clean when another perfect meal has been presented and enjoyed.

What Sets it Apart
The downdraft design on the Jenn Air Downdraft Gas Cooktop JX3 uses the most advanced self-venting system on the market. The duct-free ventilation option makes it a great choice for easy installation in new construction or remodeling projects.

Kitchenaid Downdraft Gas Cooktop Review

CookTopDude — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:57:35 +0000

Using the Right Tools to Produce Exceptional Cuisine
Every serious cook needs superior tools of the trade, from outstanding cutlery, to high-quality pots and pans, to the appliance that delivers the heat to bring it all to a perfect culmination, fit for any table filled with family or friends. The Kitchenaid Downdraft Gas Cooktop gives every culinary arts practitioner the right tool to deliver superior dishes every time. The surface is made up of 3 heavy-duty cast iron grates that allow for seamless transition from one burner to the next, so the busy cook can move the sauce from boil to simmer, while putting on a pan to sear or fry. The 5 sealed burners deliver balanced heating throughout the grated surface.

Sizes and Additional Features
Choose from the 30-inch, 4-burner Kitchenaid Downdraft Gas Cooktop that is right for smaller kitchens, or broaden out to 5 burners at 36 inches. The infinite heat controls make for “just right” cooking of every dish, and great versatility is provided by burners that range from the 6,000 BTU simmer-friendly fronts, to the 17,000 quick-boiler. Clean up is easy with sealed burners and dishwasher-safe grates and knobs.

What Sets it Apart
An excellent range of burners is included, so each pot, each dish, will cook to perfection on the right heat setting. Balanced heat delivers optimal, even cooking, from high heat Asian stir-fry to low heat sauces that require extended simmer time. The design works well in new or remodeled kitchens and provides a great tool for a wide range of cooking styles.

GE Profile Gas Cooktop Review

CookTopDude — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:42:40 +0000

Less Chore, More Fun in Food Preparation
GE has been bringing innovation to the kitchen for more than 100 years, with products that increase ease, efficiency, and the quality of every meal created. The GE Profile Gas Cooktop is the next step in the company’s efforts to make your job more enjoyable, and offer you more creativity, more culinary control. This high-efficiency appliance features powerful burners which get you cooking right now, with balanced heat throughout the continuous, flat cooktop. Move pots and pans around with spill-proof ease. And if there is a spill, clean up is easy with the sealed burner design and dishwasher-safe grates and knobs. The 15,000 BTU power boiler means a watched pot actually does boil, and very quickly! Pasta, sweet corn, and leftover stew will be on the table is less time, every time.

Sizes and Additional Features
The GE Profile Gas Cooktop is available in 36 inch design, employing five burners and centralized controls for great functionality. The front burners keep the flame at very low setting, allowing for superb simmering characteristics down to just 140 degrees for those dishes which simply cannot be rushed. Electronic ignition starts the flame and relights it if needed, anything the control knob is calling for heat on its universal spectrum.

What Sets it Apart
GE’s commitment to affordable quality and innovation makes this an excellent choice for the homeowner who wants to upgrade their cooktop to a professional quality appliance without a commercial budget. Great design makes the GE Profile Gas Cooktop easy to use, easy to clean, and a great asset for great cooking.

Bosch 500 Series Gas Cooktop Review

CookTopDude — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:31:30 +0000

Better Equipment Leads to the Best Cooking
The Bosch Company is known world-wide for the quality engineering and attention to functional details in every product they bring to the marketplace. The Bosch 500 Series Gas Cooktop demonstrates this superb craftsmanship in style. Superior components are used, including the continuous cast iron grates that create a durable surface and stable heating without hot spots. The heating is provided by security-sealed burners providing from 5,000 BTU up to 16,000 of instant heat. Centralized knobs allow you to stay in complete control of the process of each burner, so you can multi-task your way to another fantastic dish.

Sizes and Additional Features
The Bosch 500 Series Gas Cooktop is a low-profile unit, with maximum height under 4 inches. Choose from a 30-inch unit with 4 burners and the 36-inch model places the largest burner in the center of 5, so safer, more convenient cooking. The 36-inch model truly allows for quick, effective food preparation with 2 upsized 12,000 BTU burners. The Optisim burner design creates a very balanced flame, with auto-ignition and flame sensor for re-ignition when needed.

What Sets It Apart
The Bosch 500 Series Gas Cooktop features the hottest average burner on the market. Getting foods up to cooking speed more quickly is great for feeding a hungry household at dinner time, or for timing various pots to bring everything to completion exactly when you want it. This is a commercial grade unit that is perfect for the homeowner who loves to cook. Its design makes it the right choice, as a replacement cooktop, or in a newly constructed kitchen.