36-inch NextGen Induction Downdraft Cooktop with Bridge XL Even-Heat™ Zone

Recenter, refresh and reconnect to your kitchen with the 36" KitchenAid® Downdraft Cooktop. Designed to reconnect you to what matters most, this cooktop features a flexible install designed to fit within your island counter without a bulky hood and make your cooktop the center of your kitchen with whisper-quiet ventilation and powerful extraction. Plus, enjoy the largest induction bridge available with the Bridge XL Even-Heat™ Zone, with plenty of room for cookware of various shapes and sizes.

Powerful Extraction System

with downdraft ventilation that can adjust automatically to remove odors, steam and smoke 5x faster than steam can rise.

Maximizes Space

with a flush installation and hood-free design that allows you to customize your kitchen to your personal flow. Whether you want to connect with your friends and family while cooking or move your cooktop to an island—with this downdraft cooktop, you can have it all.

Sliding Touch-Activated Controls

allow you to easily control your downdraft cooktop. An easy-to-use vertical slider allows you to seamlessly adjust temperature settings and offers a built-in timer function.

Quiet Ventilation Technology

features efficient airflow technology and a precision-engineered low-noise fan. Its weight-balanced blades are the secret to a quiet yet powerful extraction, perfect for the modern, peaceful kitchen.**Performance varies based on installation. Resources available at AHAM.org

Bridge XL Even-Heat™ Zone

optimizes your cooking surface to your flow—with plenty of room for pots, pans, griddles and roasters of various shapes and sizes.

Cleaner Air

comes from a cutting-edge air extraction system featuring an automatic fan that adjusts to power level and an integrated filter to help remove unpleasant odors in recirculation mode to promote long-lasting freshness.

Assisted Cooking Presets

let you quickly set your cooktop to the optimal temperatures you need—from melting delicate chocolate (42°C/108°F), to keeping rich sauces warm (74°C/165°F), or even simmering soups, stews, and rice (94°C/201°F).

External or Recirculating Venting Options

allow for more flexibility on how your downdraft cooktop vents. Choose between external ventilation or convert to duct-free recirculation (kit sold separately), ideal for installation in an island.

Four Versatile Cooking Zones

give you flexibility and control of your cooktop, allowing you to cook at four different temperatures simultaneously.

Dishwasher-Safe Grease Filter

catches 96% of grease and holds both solids and liquids.

Charcoal Filter

(optional accessory) helps to neutralize unpleasant odors from the extraction system, reducing the chances of them lingering or being recirculated into your home.

Power Boost Function

allows you to exceed the maximum heat-level setting for up to 5 minutes, helping you get to a rapid boil.

Frameless Design

allows for flush installation for a seamless look, or standard installation to fit an existing cooktop cutout.

Pan Size Detection

recognizes the size and placement of cookware to generate heat directly within the pan. Display will alert you if you turn the cooktop on without a pan on the selected zone or if your pan is not compatible with induction cooking.

Works with Most High-Quality Cookware

such as multi-ply stainless steel, enamelled steel or cast iron. Aluminum and copper cookware will not work unless it has a base made of iron or steel. Look for pans marked "Works with Induction" or test to see if a magnet will stick to the bottom.

Power-On Indicator Light

lets you know at a glance when a zone is on.

Hot-Surface Indicator Light

provides a clear signal that a cooking surface is on or still hot to the touch.

Control Lock for Cleaning

disables cooking mode for 10 seconds to allow for cleaning when the cooktop is not in use. Press the hand icon to lock controls and easily wipe off grease or splatters.

Energy Star® Certified

to exceed government standards to help save money on utility bills.