Gas Cooktops

They're a gas

Any good chef will tell you that when it comes to cooking methods, gas appliances are the only way to go. They'll tell you that gas cooktops offer much better heat control because you can visually tell how much you are adjusting the flame. They'll also tell you that it's much more cost efficient and much more environmentally friendly than electrical appliances.

However, if you do not own your home or live in an area where gas mains are available, this could present an obstacle. Check on your availability for installing gas cooktops in your home. Here are a few different gas cooktops you might consider when making your purchase.

Wolf Cooktops - these 36-inch gas cooktops are available in natural or LP gas and offer classic stainless or platinum stainless steel finishes. The dual stacked burners allow for the upper level burner to create maximum heat transfer. The fine-tuning simmer control on Wolf cooktops eliminates any boiling or scorching. The recessed pans and sealed burners make clean up a snap and the illuminated knobs indicate which burners are turned on.

Viking Cooktops - Viking gas cooktops feature control knobs which are located on the same plane as the burners on the top of the cooktop. They feature four sealed burners, stainless steel with black or white glass ceramic tops. Their permanently sealed burners prevent any spills from entering the burner box and make them easy to clean. Durable, stainless steel, childproof, push-to-turn knobs are an added safety bonus. These gas cooktops also offer slip-proof rubber grips for easy handling, and removable knobs, grates, and burner ports and caps.

Downdraft Cooktops - downdraft gas cooktops provide ventilation systems that keep the kitchen free from heat and odors. The sealed burners and glass ceramic surface not only make them easy to clean, but provides a sleek and elegant look to your kitchen decor. The high and low output burners allow for quicker boiling times as well as better control over simmering. Infinite control settings allow for pinpoint temperature control for those delicate sauces. The continuous burner grates on these gas cooktops also allow you to easily move pots and pans off of direct heat when necessary.

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