KENMORE COOKTOPS GUIDE
Think “Kenmore” and you’ll probably think of very sophisticated washing
machines. Kenmore cooktops may not actually be the most popular line of cooktops
available in the market, but this line also offers a great deal of features
found in most of the more popular cooktops. With the variety of models to choose
from, Kenmore cooktops sure look like they should be considered by shoppers
looking for reliable and stylish cooktops.
Types Overview
You would be surprised to know that Kenmore is one of the most prolific
manufacturers of cooktops in the industry. There are more than 40 Kenmore
cooktops available in the market. Other cooktops are under the Kenmore Elite
line and several more are marketed under the Kenmore Pro line.
The standard Kenmore brand promises the great combination of style and
convenience in function with the features available in the cooktops. There’s
just something for everyone with Kenmore cooktops.
The Kenmore Elite brand is available for the high-end market that wants to
have more options and more advanced features in their cooktops.
Kenmore Elite
As the brand name implies, Kenmore Pro is for
industrial work, and for those who want to feel like professional chefs with
cooktops that spell cutting edge features without sacrificing design.
The main characteristic that sets the variety of Kenmore cooktops would be
their cooking surfaces, which ultimately decides how each unit works:
Glass Cooktops
Kenmore induction glass cooktops have smooth
surfaces made of glass where you can place your pots and pans, with elements
found below the surface. The induction-ready cooking vessel and the magnetized
coils below the surface of the cooktop react magnetically; causing a warming
effect within the cooking vessel which in turn will cook whatever is in the
cooking vessel. The pot becomes the source of heat and not the cooktop, causing
more savings in energy.
Radient Glass Cooktops
Kenmore radiant glass cooktops, meanwhile
uses radiant heating coils which serve as the elements for heating. The surface
of the glass cooktop heats up, causing the pot or cooking vessel to heat up and
cook whatever is in it.
Stamdard Coil
Kenmore standard coil cooktops use the burners you
usually see in typical stoves.
Open Standard burners
Kenmore cooktops with open standard burners
will have drips collected by a tray below. The opening allows heated air to go
to the cooking vessel’s bottom, making cooking time faster and temperatures
hotter.
Sealed burners
Kenmore cooktops with sealed burners have a sort of
bowl that catches spills all around it.
Popular Models with their main features
The white Kenmore 42732 Electric Cooktop measures 30 inches in width and has
versatile choices of elements with its ceramic radiant glass surface. This
cooktop even includes a quick to boil power element, and has 5 elements with one
having a dual element measuring 6 inches and 9 inches for all your varied
cooking requirements. Should you want to prepare delicate soups or sauces, this
model also features Simmer Select.
Meanwhile, the Black Kenmore Elite 30" Electric Cooktop 4399, from its
appearance alone, already exhibits elegance. This radiant ceramic glass cooktop
is seamless and has 4 cooking elements. It has an electronic indicator for heat
and surface, as well as an infrared touch controller.
The Kenmore Pro 30 inch Gas Drop In Cooktop 3100 is perfect for those who
want to feel like culinary masters in their kitchens. With 5 burners, you're
sure to find just the right type of burner for all your needs, such as
heavy-duty cooking. The high grade stainless steel finish gives the cooktop a
styled look that would blend easily in any kitchen. Its grates are dishwasher
safe and knob controls are very stylish and professional-looking to boot.
Kenmore Cooktop Pros
The most obvious thing that works for Kenmore cooktops would be its wide
variety. Because there are so many models to choose from, anyone who has a
particular feature in mind will surely find it in one model. Another very
noticeable pro for Kenmore cooktops would be their price. Even for its Elite
line, there is a model that sells for less than $1,000. True, a lot of its
models are on the high end, but some really affordable options have made Kenmore
cooktops definitely worth checking out.
Kenmore Cooktop Cons
One issue brought up by some consumers is that some of the Kenmore cooktops
may be hard to clean. This issue has been associated with some of Kenmore's
electric cooktops. Despite the presence of certain features such as a smooth
glass surface, some consumers still had difficulty in keeping their Kenmore
cooktop spic and span.
There are so many Kenmore cooktop models to choose from. All a shopper needs to consider would be which would be his or her priority – budget, features, or style? There are several units that are really big on style, particularly ones under the Kenmore Elite line and really high-end features like those under the Kenmore Pro line, but shoppers must be prepared to shell out a few more dollars for a Kenmore cooktop.
