KitchenAid Architect Series II 30" Black 4-Element Induction Cooktop - KICU509XBL

KitchenAid KICU509XBL Architect Series II 30" Black 4-Element Induction Cooktop

This 30-inch induction cooktop uses electromagnetic energy to generate instant heat directly to your cookware without spreading the heat across the entire cooking surface. A bridge function lets you combine the power of two elements into one large cooking zone for specialty cookware such as a griddle or oval pan.

Features

• 4-Element Cooktop
  Provides four independent cooking surface areas.
• 2 Elements with Bridge Function
  Allows the flexibility to convert two cooking zones into one large cooking zone which provides additional space to accommodate specialty cookware.
• 12 Heat Level Settings
  Provide various levels of heat to fine tune cooking techniques ranging from melting chocolate and simmering a sauce to searing meat or achieving a rapid boil.
• Performance Boost
  Allows you to exceed the maximum heat-level setting for up to 10 minutes, perfect for rapid boiling.
• Touch-Activated Controls
  Integrate seamlessly into the surface and include a slider for heat-level selection.
• Melt and Hold
  Uses low power levels for melting delicate ingredients or keeping cooked food warm without scorching.
• Simmer Function
  Automatically selects a low power level to help maintain a constant simmer without boiling over.
• Pan Size Detection
  Provides feedback on whether pan size is suitable for the selected element.
• Control Lock
  Disables cooking mode for easy cleaning when not in use.