Rangetops Comparison

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KitchenAid KGCU482VSS		KitchenAid KGCU462VSS

General features

Depending on the type of the burners and exterior design, rangetops are divided into several styles, like grill, wok, open burner and sealed burner.

Rangetops with sealed burners, like KitchenAid KGCU482VSS and KitchenAid KGCU462VSS, are widely-used for residential and commercial purposes. They are easier to clean than their open burner counterparts and besides they provide you with accurate temperature control and even distribution of heat, while cooking.

Technical Details

Continuous grates in KitchenAid KGCU482VSS and KitchenAid KGCU462VSS let you slide pots and pans from one burner to another, without lifting them. With this feature the usage of a rangetop becomes more convenient and easy.

General features

The number of burners in rangetops varies from model to model. According to this criterion the items are divided into: compact (1 – 3), standard (4 – 6) and large (7 – 10).

Standard rangetops KitchenAid KGCU482VSS and KitchenAid KGCU462VSS with 6 burners are worthy options for traditional families of 3 or 4. This type of appliances offers accurate and flexible operation, attractive design and high-end options.

Dimensions

Width of rangetops is measured in inches and it is one of the main criteria during the selection. According to this parameter, rangetops are divided into: compact (15 – 24 inches), medium (25 – 36 inches) and large (37 – 60 inches).

Medium rangetops (with 25 – 36 inches in width) are commonly used for residential purposes. If you wish to have “pro-look” kitchen, with enough space for cooking, then KitchenAid KGCU462VSS with 36 inches in width will definitely meet your needs. High-end performance, precise temperature control and convenient operation are guaranteed.

Large rangetops are widely used for commercial purposes. This type of appliances offers extra-large cooking surface, high-end features and convenient operation. KitchenAid KGCU482VSS with 47.9375 inches in width is a good choice for large families, professional chefs and those, who cook at home often and a lot.

Output Power

Rangetops with over 20000 BTU output cook and heat up dishes twice faster than their counterparts. KitchenAid KGCU482VSS and KitchenAid KGCU462VSS with 20000 BTU power will save your time, provide with additional cooking opportunities and options. This type of rangetops offers a wide temperature range, so it can be used not only for boiling water or roasting meat, but also for melting chocolate and softening butter.

Other Features

Rangetops with grill attachments, like KitchenAid KGCU482VSS and KitchenAid KGCU462VSS, are a combination of burners and grill grids and they are a worthy choice for real cooking amateurs. Such items ensure multi-functional, efficient and convenient operation. Even if grill outdoors is not possible, you can surprise your family members with tasty dishes cooked on grill.