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3.2 | 18 Reviews

36" Electric Cooktop with 5 Elements and Touch-Activated Controls

KitchenAid KCES956KBL

Available in 2 Color(s)

Features

  • 10''/6'' Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting
  • 12"/9"/6" triple-ring element accommodates various cookware sizes
  • 6" element has 1200 watts of power to handle daily cooking needs
  • 6" Even-Heat element has a low setting that can melt chocolate

Quick Specs

  • Type: Cooktop
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Width: 34.4286"
  • Height: 3.625"
  • Depth: 20.25"
  • Nominal Width: 36"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Downdraft Ventilation: No
  • Hood Recommended: Yes
  • Induction: No
  • Type: Smoothtop
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Image Feature

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.

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.

12''/9''/6'' Triple-Ring Round Element Maximizes your flexibility with three distinct sizes that allow for element selection based on cookware size.

6'' 1200-Watt Round Element Can reach a power output of up to 1200-watts to handle your daily cooking needs.

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.

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.

Control Lock Disables cooking mode for easy cleaning when not in use.

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.

Touch-Activated Controls Offer an intuitive, easy-to-use touch screen experience.

Features

  • 10''/6'' Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting
  • 12"/9"/6" triple-ring element accommodates various cookware sizes
  • 6" element has 1200 watts of power to handle daily cooking needs
  • 6" Even-Heat element has a low setting that can melt chocolate
  • 8" element offers up to 1800-watts of power
  • Control Lock disables cooking for easy cleaning when not in use
  • Visually indicates when a cooking surface is on or still hot
  • Touch-Activated Controls are simple to use and easy to clean
Certifications
Ada Compliant ADA Height and Operation Compliant
Prop65 CA
Ul Yes
Controls
Control Location Right Front
Control Type Tap Touch
Infinite Heat Controls No
Cooktop Details
Cooktop Surface Color Black
Cooktop Surface Material Glass
Digital Display No
Griddle Included N/A
Heating Element On Indicator Light Yes
Hot Surface Indicator Light Yes
Details
Automatic Pan Detection No
Automatic Pan Size Adjustment No
Cooktop Configuration All Burners
Fuel Type Electric
Installs Over Built-in Oven Yes
Lp Convertible No
Power Outage Compatible No
Dimensions
Product Height 3.625
Carton Height 9.25
Gross Weight 50
Carton Depth 25
Carton Width 40.75
Product Depth 20.25
Cutout Depth Min 20.375
Cutout Width Max 35.563
Net Weight 44
Product Width 34.4286
Cutout Depth Max 20.563
Cutout Width Min 34.563
Electrical
208v Compatible Yes
Power Cord Included No
Element/burner Details
Center Rear Element-burner Power 3000/2200/1100W
Center Rear Element-burner Size 12in./9in./6in.
Center Rear Element-burner Type Triple
Cooktop Element Style Radiant
Cooktop Type Standard
Left Front Element-burner Power 3200/2300W
Left Front Element-burner Size 10in./6in.
Left Front Element-burner Type Even Heat Dual
Left Rear Element-burner Power 1,200W
Left Rear Element-burner Size 6in.
Left Rear Element-burner Type Standard
Number of Cooking Element-burners 5
Power Boost No
Right Front Element-burner Power 1,800W
Right Front Element-burner Size 8in.
Right Front Element-burner Type Standard
Right Rear Element-burner Power 1,300W
Right Rear Element-burner Size 6in.
Right Rear Element-burner Type Even Heat
General
Combination Match With Oven KOES527P; KOES530P; KOSC504; KOSE500; KOSE507; KOSE900; KOST100; KOST107
Cutout Depth Max (fract) 20 9/16"
Cutout Depth Max (metric) 52.23
Cutout Depth Min (fract) 20 3/8"
Cutout Depth Min (metric) 51.75
Cutout Width Max (fract) 35 9/16"
Cutout Width Max (metric) 90.33
Cutout Width Min (fract) 34 9/16"
Cutout Width Min (metric) 87.79
Ventilation Details
Downdraft Vent No

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Cooktop
  • Fuel: Electric

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 34.4286"
  • Height: 3.625"
  • Depth: 20.25"

  • Size

  • Nominal Width: 36"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Downdraft Ventilation: No
  • Hood Recommended: Yes

  • Cooktop Features

  • Induction: No
  • Type: Smoothtop
  • WiFi Connected: No

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3.2 out of 5

50% of reviewers recommend this product.

5 Stars

Wonderful upgrade!

Sitka3 9/8/2026

I bought this cooktop to replace my ten year old Kitchenaid cooktop.I love the smooth surface and the choice of 1-10 heat settings. No more knobs to clean around! By far the best feature for me is that you can lock the on /off. I have two dogs and one of them thinks it is a challenge to reach anything that might be cooking or sitting on the surface.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

1 Stars

BAD DESIGN , DANGEROUS COOK TOP

Tom 1416 9/2/2026

This cook top made by Kitchen Aid is a worst design product i ever bought .The main thing is its responsiveness . It won't respond to your heat level setting right away . When we try to lower to heat level , it has a long time delay , everything spill out . We just can NOT reduce the heat level !!! And then , it's so hard to clean up . All the ring for zone , number ,display is hard to see .
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Cooktop

Ann Bennett 9/1/2026

I™€™m satisfied with my KitchenAid cooktop. I just have to remember to start on level five because the Cooktop gets hot quick.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Great Stovetop

Golfer72 9/1/2026

This stovetop is a major upgrade from what we had previously. The touchpad is one the best features. It™€™s very responsive and works great. No more knobs to take off and clean around. The stovetop also heats so well. Boiling water takes no time. Plus the simmer feature and zone selection are great as well! 10/10 would recommend
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Great mixer

dolly1979 2/24/2026

The mixer i have was a replacement. What is the best thing about working with Kitchen Aid is their customer service!! After this 10/10 experience i will only buy from them.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Great cooktop

Jewels S. 1/6/2026

Easy to use, efficient, and has a sleek, stylish design! Love being able to gauge my heat with numbers. The Simmer and Keep Warm functions are also nice
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Ruthron 1/2/2026

Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

2 Stars

Turns itself on

Viksel 10/1/2025

While beautiful to look at this cooktop has several issues number 1 is turning itself on - I have awakened several days with a random burner on full blast including this morning. I do not recommend this and I don't feel safe with it in my home
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

No, I do not recommend this product

3 Stars

Disappointed; trying to adapt

Ms Debbs 9/3/2025

I have been using the cook top for a couple of weeks. Not exactly what I was hoping for. Doesn't measure up to the white one i replaced (warning to not store glass jars above the cook top is a valid one!) Markings are not as easy to see/read; both controls and element rings. They heat up extra fast and hot and they adjust slowly when trying to decrease heat; I've overcooked multiple dishes already.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Motor doctor 6/24/2025

I like the new cooktop fine. My old cook top was failing and it was urgent that I replace it. As with any new appliance there is some adjustment. My old cooktop was more able to see the eye with the outline around the eyes and lighting is more dim. All these features may be by design but I like the more visible lighting.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

2 Stars

Not a big fan

zonaprof@AOL.COM 9/27/2024

I"m still trying to get used to using this new cooktop. My old KitchenAid cooktop was much quicker to reduce heat levels (which I liked -- it paralleled my experiences with gas top stoves from years ago). The few times I've used it, I've had boil-overs from oatmeal preparation making a MESS on the cooktop. Also, I'm bummed that off-white cooktops are no longer available. I'm not a big fan of this black color. Keeping it spot-free is a challenge, and if I don't buff if after cleaning it, it's very smeared and unattractive.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Very Good Cooktop Overall

MJM95 9/25/2024

Very good cooktop. At least one heat zone needs to be smaller in order to fit my smallest pots. That would make it 5-Stars.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

1 Stars

Do not buy!! It™€™s trash

Mr Josh 8/28/2024

Only lasted 2 years before it stopped working and kitchen aid does not have the parts to get it repaired. How can you still offer it but not have parts. Complete garbage
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

No, I do not recommend this product

1 Stars

Broken from the start and bad customer service!

Tyhow777 7/17/2024

If I could rate 0 stars I would. KitchenAid has failed with this product. Bought it new and hasn™€™t worked from day 1. Called for service and the tech never showed up, only a phone call asking what the issue was. After waiting a month with no call about service I called customer support. They advised me to wait a few days while they contacted the tech. Waited a few days with no response. Called back again and customer support told me I would be contacted that day. Yet again no call from KitchenAid or the tech. On the phone today with customer support today for the 5th time and have been on hold for 45min yet again with no explanation. Surely KitchenAid can do better for customer service. Still no cooktop and no clue of when it will be fixed. What a poor excuse for a product and service. Take your money elsewhere. This will be the last KitchenAid product I buy
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

No, I do not recommend this product

1 Stars

Maspi 5/18/2024

Have had nothing but trouble with controlling the temperature on each burner. We had a technician out after one month of service and he said the installers did not ™€œcalibrate™€ it. He supposedly did, but the problem still exists. Each heating pad still runs way too hot when even when lowering the temperature number. I can boil water on simmer. VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT!
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

1 Stars

disapointment

pen12 5/16/2024

I ordered 12 months ago finally came in used it for first time put a big scratch onit. Repair man came ouut to fix and broke electric wire waiting on him to fix. Wish someone would recommend what type of pans to use. not as good as the Jenne air I had for 24 years
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

LOOKS AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL in my kitchen island!

Mikeeelikesit 4/1/2024

LOVE my KitchenAid Cooktop! Have recommended it to many friends
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

3 Stars

Cook Top could use some improvements

Jim4 5/17/2023

Takes some getting used to. Lettering on cooktop lack prominent visibility. One has to look closely when making adjustments. I believe the cook top could gain more acceptability if one could read controls better.
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review