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4.3 | 11 Reviews

30-Inch 4 Element Induction Cooktop, Architect® Series II - Black

KitchenAid KICU500XBL

Features

  • 4-Element Cooktop
  • 9 Heat Level Settings
  • Performance Boost
  • Touch-Activated Controls

Quick Specs

  • Type: Cooktop
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Width: 30.8125"
  • Height: 2.375"
  • Depth: 21.3125"
  • Nominal Width: 30"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Downdraft Ventilation: No
  • Hood Recommended: Yes
  • Induction: Yes
  • Type: Smoothtop

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4-Element Cooktop

Provides four independent cooking surface areas.

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9 Heat Level Settings

Provide the versatility to select the power level needed to handle everything from searing to sauteing.

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Performance Boost

Allows you to exceed the maximum heat-level setting for up to 10 minutes, perfect for rapid boiling

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Touch-Activated Controls

Integrate seamlessly into the surface and include a slider for heat-level selection

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Simmer Function

Automatically selects a low power level to help maintain a constant simmer without boiling over.

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Melt and Hold

Uses low power levels for melting delicate ingredients or keeping cooked food warm without scorching.

4-Element Cooktop Provides four independent cooking surface areas.

9 Heat Level Settings Provide the versatility to select the power level needed to handle everything from searing to sauteing.

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

Simmer Function Automatically selects a low power level to help maintain a constant simmer without boiling over.

Melt and Hold Uses low power levels for melting delicate ingredients or keeping cooked food warm without scorching.

Pan Size Detection Provides feedback on whether pan size is suitable for the selected element.

Features

  • 4-Element Cooktop
  • 9 Heat Level Settings
  • Performance Boost
  • Touch-Activated Controls
  • Simmer Function
  • Melt and Hold
  • Pan Size Detection
SPECIFICATIONS
Configuration and Overview
Cooktop Type Standard
Fuel Type Electric Induction
Surface Material Ceramic Glass
Number of Elements-Burners 4
Cooktop Element Style Induction
Installs Over Built-In Oven No
Cooktop Features
Center Front Type Single
Left Front Power 1800W/1400W
Left Front Size 6"
Left Front Type Power Boost
Left Rear Power 3200W/2300W
Left Rear Size 10"
Left Rear Type Power Boost
Right Front Power 1800W/1400W
Right Front Size 7"
Right Front Type Power Boost
Right Rear Power 3200W/2300W
Right Rear Size 9"
Right Rear Element-Burner Type Power Boost
Controls
Digital Display Yes
Downdraft Vent No
Heating Element On Indicator Light Yes
Hot Surface Indicator Light Yes
Dimensions
Depth 21 5/16
Height 2 3/8
Width 30 13/16
Cutout Depth 19 5/16
Cutout Height 0
Cutout Width 29 1/2

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Cooktop
  • Fuel: Electric

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 30.8125"
  • Height: 2.375"
  • Depth: 21.3125"

  • Size

  • Nominal Width: 30"

  • Features

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

  • Cooktop Features

  • Induction: Yes
  • Type: Smoothtop

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4.3 out of 5

81% of reviewers recommend this product.

1 Stars

Terrible product

Collake 7/2/2019

I purchased this cook top two and a half years ago. This is the second cook top as the first one arrived and only two burners worked. A few months back while cooking two burners also blew. Kitchenaid agreed to pay for 50% of the part. The part is $650 not including the service. Just received a call from the service personnel and they will not even service the appliance if it isn't under warranty. He believes it will break again and he would be stuck with the cost. Kitchenaid will do nothing except to tell you they feel your frustration. $2400 for a product that doesn't work. That is frustration and the company could care less. Stay far away from this product and any Kitchenaid as they do not stand by the product themselves. I will never purchase another kitchenaid appliance.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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5 Stars

Excellent!

Isal100 5/17/2019

Depuis que j'utilise cette plaque je cuisine plus et mieux! Toute la famille est heureuse!
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5 Stars

Great Temperature Control

Stone 4/26/2019

This is our 2nd Kitchenaid Induction cooktop. We have always had gas stoves and liked that we could adjust the temperature so quickly but did not like how difficult it was to clean the cooktop. When we built our new house we decided to try a Kitchenaid 36" Induction cooktop and we loved it. It has the same ability to control the temperature as a gas stove and the glass cooktop is a breeze to clean. When we decided to move again we chose the 30" Induction Cooktop. It boils water so quickly, able to control the temperature and is easy to clean.
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5 Stars

Efficient and fast heating

theshark 1/9/2019

U was not too sure about getting an induction cooktop. Now that we have had it a while Iove it. It hearts things up so fast and cleaning up spills is a breeze. The only down side was having to get pots and pans that were magnetic.
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1 Stars

Fire in electrical

Cgyguy2 9/16/2018

Like all other KitchenAid products that we purchased for our reno, this is the last of the lot that has now failed and could have caused a house fire! Last night while cleaning up from dinner, a foul odor was smelled in the glass top. Smoke started to billow out from the underside of the cooktop. In order to stop the electrical fire, we had to shut the breaker off. There should have been a fuse installed to blow and not be allowed to continue to burn without having to shut the breaker off. Had it happened in the night, we may be talking a different outcome.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great features

Anuradha 6/7/2018

I just love my new induction cooktop, cooking has become a pleasure and cleanup is a breeze.
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5 Stars

I am thrilled with it!

flyerhome 4/16/2018

After one month, everything works flawless and it looks fantastic in the kitchen (entirely done as a KitchenAid stainless package).
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5 Stars

Cook like a pro without gas

Fantito 4/14/2018

I'm amazed at how much control I have over the food I'm cooking, very close to a gas burner. I've only had it for 3 months so I'm looking forward to learning even more ways to cook delicious meals.
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5 Stars

Sleek and easy to use

Tabbycat 3/22/2018

Installed a month ago and simply love. Heats up quickly and clean up is super easy
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5 Stars

Great cooktop

Happy wife - Happy man 12/29/2017

Got this put in before all the Christmas holiday cooking. My wife is soooo pleased. She really couldn't stop talking about her new KitchenAid induction cooktop to all our guests. She loves the controls. She loves how is can melt and hold. She loves the way she can adjust the temperature settings. She loves the "burner" placement and how all the pots and pans fit. She loves having no control knobs in the way. The electronic touchpad is great and easy to use.
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5 Stars

outstanding product

NicuNorm 11/15/2017

easy to use and adds safety to the kichen. No chance of burns. Easy to clean
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