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Considerations When Choosing a 36” Induction Cooktop
Best Induction Cooktops Ranked by Price
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A 36” induction cooktop elevates your culinary adventures and ensures hassle-free cleanup by leveraging electromagnetic energy for rapid, precise, and efficient cooking. In this blog, we navigate the diverse landscape of induction cooktops, offering detailed reviews of high-quality choices for every budget.
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A 36” induction cooktop offers advantages over a standard electric stovetop and a 30-inch model, including:
- More Burners: A larger cooktop often offers more burners, making it easy to cook several dishes at once.
- Precise Temperature Control: Crucial for getting dishes just right, the precise control offered by an induction cooktop can help you cook professional style dinners at home.
- Powerful Heating: Boiling water is 20-40% faster than traditional cooktop options, and induction heat is fast, precise, and direct.
- Keep Warm Options: With many models featuring warming panels for dinner-ready dishes, you don’t need to worry about overcooking or serving foods old.
Before selecting a 36” induction cooktop for your kitchen, there are some things to be aware of:
- Counter Space: A 36” cooktop is larger than standard 30-inch models. Ensure you will have adequate counter space after installing a larger cooktop.
- Venting: With a larger cooktop capable of keeping many dishes on the go at once, you will need adequate venting to keep your home free of smoke, moisture, and cooking odors.
→ Learn more: How to Use an Induction Cooktop: A Beginners Guide
Best Induction Cooktops Ranked by Price
As induction technology becomes more popular, it is also becoming more accessible. With powerful induction options now available at different price points, we examine some of the most popular models in each budget range.
Induction Cooktop Luxury Choices
For serious cooks and lovers of high-end appliances, these luxury cooktops have professional features and unique styling.
Viking Professional 5 Series 36” Stainless Steel Induction Cooktop
Model # (VICU53616BST)
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Adding futuristic style and professional luxury to your kitchen, this high-end 36” cooktop from Viking is one of the best rated induction cooktop options available for your home.
Featuring six powerful burners measuring nine inches each, illuminated blue LED lights indicate when heat is present. Automatically shutting off the heat when it detects no cookware for over a minute, this intuitive model also features:
- Exclusive and stylish BlackChrome™ knobs
- 90% Heat efficiency as powerful burners transfer heat directly to your cookware
- Precise temperature setting and super fast adjustments
→ Learn more: 4 Induction Ranges Perfect for Holiday Feasts
JennAir 36” Stainless Steel Induction Cooktop
Model # (JIC4736HS)
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A relative newcomer in the luxury appliances space, JennAir is innovating new ways of thinking with its modern and unique designs.
This luxury model is one of the best induction cooktops available. With sleek and contemporary styling, this JennAir induction cooktop also features:
- Six large burners for powerful heat across multiple pots and pans
- Flush installation for a seamless look against your countertop
- Touchscreen controls that react to the lightest touch
- Heat bridge to fuse two burners into one for your largest pots
- Sensor powered heat burners know when you take your pans on and off the stove
Miele 36" Black Induction Cooktop
Model # (KM 7740 FR)
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Elevating your kitchen with unmatched sophistication, the Miele 36" induction cooktop seamlessly accommodates your largest cookware or multiple dishes simultaneously.
Boasting a sleek, easily maintained glass surface and five generous cooking zones, this cooktop is designed for both performance and convenience. It includes advanced features such as:
- Overheating protection to enhance the cooktop's durability
- Smart heating technology that automatically adjusts to the size of your pan
- Compatibility with Miele's smart range hoods for integrated kitchen convenience
- Intuitive numerical control interfaces for precise cooking management
- A pause function that allows you to stop the cooking process without losing your settings
Mid-Range Induction Cooktop Picks
Offering affordable luxury with advanced induction heat technology, mid-range induction cooker options include a variety of features and great value for money.
LG Studio 36” Black Induction Cooktop
Model # (CBIS3618B)
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Offering 5 induction burners with power boost and a 7-inch LCD control panel, this user-friendly 36” induction cooktop from LG is flexible and easy to clean.
Consistently gathering 5-star induction cooktop reviews, this model is fast becoming a go-to stovetop. With a central burner that can expand to 11 inches, large cookware stays evenly heated. This feature rich induction cooktop also includes:
- Smartphone control using the ThinQ app
- Optional flush installation for seamless kitchen style
- Rapid boil technology gets dinner started quickly
- Connectivity with compatible hoods
Bosch 500 Series 36" Black Induction Cooktop
Model # (NIT5660UC)
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Upgrade your kitchen with the Bosch 36" Black Induction Cooktop, embodying the forefront of induction technology in a spacious 36-inch design.
This cooktop takes versatility and precision to new heights with features designed for the discerning cook. It boasts:
- Precise Temperature Control guarantees consistent, perfect cooking akin to AutoChef settings.
- Smart Kitchen Integration enables easy remote control for convenient cooking monitoring.
- Intuitive Touchscreen Interface allows simple, quick adjustments.
- Rapid Heating with SpeedBoost significantly cuts down boiling and searing times.
The Bosch 36 induction cooktop is also a popular choice for customers looking for the best induction stove top with a larger cooking area.
GE Profile 36" Stainless Steel on Black Induction Cooktop
(Model #) PHP9036STSS
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A high-quality standard size cooktop, this GE 36 inch induction cooktop offers synchronized elements to turn two burners into one.
With precision control and an easy clean surface, using this induction cooktop speeds up dinner and cleanup. Featuring smartphone connectivity with optional ChefConnect, this model also includes:
- Four powerful burners with flexible configuration
- User friendly touch controls
- Automatic shut off when pans are removed from the burners
- A choice of 19 heat settings for precision control
→ Learn more: 2 Best Induction Cooktops for Gas Stove Replacement
Budget-Friendly Cooktop Options
Induction is an advanced cooking technology but is also available in some budget friendly cooktops. Below, we highlight some affordable induction models to elevate your kitchen.
ZLINE 36” Black Induction Cooktop
Model # (RCIND-36)
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Building a reputation for sleek and innovative style, this ZLINE 36” induction cooktop is a good example of its smooth designs.
Featuring 5 burners with power boosting mode, a warming option also helps to keep cooked foods at peak serving temperature. With control locks for safety, this cooktop also features:
- Power sharing option for transitioning between burners
- User friendly touch controls
- Easy care glass top
Frigidaire Gallery 36" Black Induction Cooktop
Model # (GCCI3667AB)
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Frigidaire Gallery induction cooktops stand out in the appliance market for their elegant aesthetics, remarkable efficiency, and cutting-edge cooking innovations.
The 36” Frigidaire cooktop is designed with the modern home chef in mind, offering a range of features that enhance the cooking experience:
- The sleek design combines modern aesthetics with a smooth, easy-to-clean surface.
- Exceptional efficiency through rapid heating and precise temperature control saves time and energy.
- Innovative technologies like Quick Boil and auto-adjusting heating zones improve cooking efficiency.
- Temperature precision allows for consistent results across a variety of dishes.
Thor Kitchen 36" Black Induction Cooktop
Model # (TIH36)
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A unique, luxury looking finish makes this Thor 36” Induction cooktop stand out in your kitchen.
Featuring 4 burners and 9 power levels, this affordable model offers user friendly touch controls and automatic safety shut off. Offering a value for money option, the Thor induction cooktop also includes:
- The easy clean glass surface
- Power boost setting for extra fast boiling
- Warming zone to keep your food at an ideal temperature
Transform Your Kitchen with a 36” Induction Cooktop
The 36” induction cooktop is fast becoming a go-to appliance for serious home cooks. With precision temperature control, efficient heat transfer, and ultra fast boiling features, an induction cooktop can improve your cooking and save you time.
After a century of helping people in the Bakersfield area find their perfect appliances, at Urner's we love to see new cooking technologies make life easier for our customers. With a wide range of induction cooktops to choose from, our staff know our products inside and out.
FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about induction cooktops.
What is the life expectancy of an induction cooktop?
Induction cooktop life is estimated by hours of use rather than years of service. The average induction cooktop lasts around 10,000 hours of use. This equals around 8 - 12 years of lifespan, depending on your lifestyle and cooking schedule. maintaining your cooktop and using it correctly can also prevent early problems and extend its life.
Do induction cooktops use a lot of electricity?
Despite creating powerful heat in a short period, induction cooktops are more energy efficient than standard electric stove top burners. Induction stove tops use electromagnetic energy to transfer heat directly to your cookware. This process allows more heat to reach your food and less gets lost into the air.
What is the difference between cheap and expensive induction cooktops?
Although all induction cooktops create powerful and direct heat for cooking, luxury models offer extremely fast and precise heating. More expensive options often have larger burners and extra features for convenience, smart app control, and safety.
Do professional chefs use induction cooktops?
As professional chefs need to heat quickly, many prefer to use an induction cooktop. The precise control and options to boost power give chefs a lot more control of their cooking surface than gas models and therefore more control of their food.
Why Trust Urner's and Urner's Mattress?
Urner’s started on the back of a bicycle - yup! A bicycle! David E. Urner, a local high school teacher, who spent his summer months selling Wear Ever cookware off the back of a bicycle (think 100+ degrees). David teamed up with another local teacher, Errol P. Janes to create “a new type of store – one that would cater exclusively to providing an easier way of living for the women of Kern County”, and on September 19, 1919, Home Appliance Store was opened to the public. The store boasted a rather impressive selection of “modern” appliances, including a washing machine, a freezer, a gas range, an automatic dishwasher, and an assortment of small appliances. Since then, Urner’s has expanded selections to appliances, furniture, mattresses and cabinetry!
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