KitchenAid KCGD506GSS 36 Inch Gas Downdraft Cooktop with 5 Burners, Downdraft Ventilation, Professional Burner BTUs, Even-Heat™ Simmer Burner, 300 CFM Exhaust, 3-Speed Fan and Flame-Sensing™ Re-Ignition: Stainless Steel

Provides the ability to use high-temperature cooking methods such as searing, stir-frying, and wok cooking as well as low temperatures suitable for simmering.

Can be precisely matched to cooking needs, effectively removing steam, grease, and odors from the air.

Allows a downdraft cooktop to be placed nearly anywhere in the kitchen using a duct-free conversion kit (not included). This filters and recirculates the air without running ductwork, ideal for kitchens with installation restrictions or ducting limitation

Lights burners with an electric spark instead of a pilot light. For more reliable performance, burners are relit if the flame is blown out.

Enhance the beautiful look of the cooktop and allow easy movement of cookware around the entire cooking surface.

Integrates the ventilation system into the cooking surface so that a separate hood is not needed. Smoke and odors can be removed and taken outside or filtered and recirculated inside. A duct-free kit is available for purchase separately.

Handles the venting requirements of high temperature cooking techniques like pan searing and stir-frying.

Melt chocolate or butter, simmer delicate sauces, or poach eggs on a low-power burner, thanks to a wider burner cap that shields and diffuses the flame to produce a gentler, low-power heat.

A diffuser plate allows more control of the flame at the lowest setting, for more precise simmering and melting.

Reaches the high temperatures required to quickly get liquids to a boil and for high-temperature cooking techniques including getting a great sear on meat.

Enhance the look of the cooktop surface with sturdy construction that adds to their premium feel.