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Upgrade your cooking experience with the KitchenAid 36" NextGen Induction Downdraft Cooktop (KCID936SBL), designed for modern kitchens and open-concept layouts. This premium 36-inch induction cooktop with downdraft ventilation eliminates the need for a bulky overhead hood, giving you a sleek, seamless island installation. Featuring the innovative Bridge XL Even-Heat Zone, it provides consistent heat across larger pans and griddles, perfect for family-sized meals or entertaining. With powerful yet whisper-quiet extraction, intuitive touch controls, and a frameless, contemporary design, this induction downdraft cooktop delivers precision, performance, and style in one centerpiece appliance.
Optimizes your cooking surface to your flow - with plenty of room for pots, pans, griddles and roasters of various shapes and sizes.
Powerful Extraction System
Downdraft ventilation adjusts automatically to remove odors, steam, and smoke up to 5× faster than steam can rise.
Maximizes Space
Flush, hood-free design lets you install your cooktop in an island or other custom layout while staying connected with friends and family while cooking.
Quiet Ventilation Technology
Precision-engineered, low-noise fan with weight-balanced blades delivers powerful airflow without disturbing your kitchen environment.
Cleaner Air
Automatic fan and integrated filter help remove odors in recirculation mode, keeping your kitchen fresh.
Assisted Cooking Presets
Quickly set optimal temperatures for melting chocolate, warming sauces, simmering soups, stews, and rice.
Sliding Touch-Activated Controls
Vertical slider allows seamless temperature adjustments and includes a built-in timer for easy cooking management.
External or Recirculating Venting Options
Choose between ducted external venting or optional duct-free recirculation for flexible island installations.
Four Versatile Cooking Zones
Cook at four independent temperatures simultaneously for multitasking and precision.
Dishwasher-Safe Grease Filter
Catches 96 percent of grease and contains both solids and liquids for low-maintenance cleanup.
Power Boost Function
Temporarily exceeds maximum heat-level for up to 5 minutes, enabling rapid boiling.
Frameless Design
Supports flush installation for a seamless look or standard installation to fit existing cutouts.
Pan Size Detection
Recognizes cookware size and placement to deliver heat directly to the pan and alerts if incompatible.
Works with Most High-Quality Cookware
Compatible with multi-ply stainless steel, enameled steel, or cast iron. Aluminum and copper must have an iron or steel base.
Power-On Indicator Light
Indicates at a glance when a cooking zone is active.
Hot-Surface Indicator Light
Warns if a zone is still hot, ensuring safe operation.
Control Lock for Cleaning
Locks controls for 10 seconds to allow safe wiping of grease and splatters.
Energy Star Certified
Meets or exceeds government energy efficiency standards, helping save on utility bills.
Approximate Dimensions (Inches)
Height: 7 27/32
Width: 36 11/32
Depth: 22 3/64
Consult product specification sheet for exact dimensions.