One of the appliances that is most used in the kitchen is a cook top. There are so many different options people can choose from. Induction is a cook top that is becoming more popular in America. If you prefer gas, a range top is another option to choose from. Induction and range tops will both cook your food, but the features and look will determine which option is for you. Jenn-Air offers both induction and range tops in various forms.
Induction
Jenn-Air has a 36” cooktop, JIC4536XS, for $2,099. There is also a 30” available as well. An induction cook top looks like an electric cook top, but offers better performance. Induction offers precise temperature control that heats up quickly. This cook top requires magnetic pots and pans. The magnet is what connects to the cook top to produce heat. You must make sure your pots and pans are magnetic before thinking about switching to induction. This cook top has five induction elements so it can fit various sizes of your pots and pans. All elements have a performance boost which will raise the cooking temperature for 10 minutes.
One of the main features that this appliance offers is melt function. This is ideal for cooking delicate sauces and it is available on all five burners. Also, this cook top has a keep warm function. This lets you keep your food warm until you are ready to serve. The induction cook top has touch-activated controls, so it is activated with a simple finger movement.
Range top
Jenn-Air has a 30”, 36”, and 48” gas range top. The JGCP536WP is a 36” range top with four burners and a griddle for $3,199. The biggest burner reaches up to 20,000 BTU. The two medium burners reach up to 15,000 BTU. In the center of this range top, there is an electric chrome griddle. This griddle is very easy to clean so it can always look brand new. The range top has the controls in the front so it still gives the look of a range.
Some features of this range top are the heavy cast iron continuous grates. This makes it easier for you to slide your pots or pants around the range top. The over-sized stainless steel knobs give it a professional look. The small burner will reach up to 5,000 BTU and as low as 500 BTU. This is perfect for sauces and melting chocolate.
When deciding between an induction cook top and a gas range top, you have to decide what look you like better. Would you prefer a flat, smooth surface? Or a gas and griddle range top? Both appliance work great and are easy to cook with. Jenn-Air is just one brand that makes both of these appliances, but there are other brands that are great as well.