{"product_id":"kitchenaid-kcgs550ess","title":"KitchenAid KCGS550ESS 30 inch Gas Cooktop with 5 Sealed Burners including a 17000 BTU Burner, Electronic Ignition, in Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\n30\" 5-Burner Gas Cooktop \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis 30-inch gas cooktop provides exceptional power with five individual burners, including a powerful 17,000 BTU Dual Ring Burner. For added versatility, the 6,000 BTU Even-Heat Simmer Burner creates ideal conditions to melt without scorching. The CookShield Finish protects the cooktop against stains that may occur due to high-temperature cooking and makes it easy to wipe clean without harsh chemicals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-Width Cast-Iron Grates\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n17,000 Btu Professional Dual Ring Burner\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n6,000 Btu Even-Heat Simmer Burner\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nElectronic Ignition\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nCookshield Finish\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nMulti-Finish Knobs\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nLP Conversion Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic \/ Direct Spark Ignition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSimple and reliable push-to-light ignition—no standing pilot light needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Finish Metal 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With five individual burners, including a powerful 17,000 BTU Professional Dual Ring Burner and a 6,000 BTU Even-Heat™ Simmer Burner, this cooktop is engineered to handle a variety of cooking tasks. 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