Product review (1 stars): The worst thing is that both the front plate and the ...
We just moved in a house with a 30" Kenmore elite gas cooktop and there are several negative things about it.  The worst thing is that both the front plate and the first knob that controls the temp get hot enough to literally burn you if touched.  We have been told that is a safety issue, either gas is leaking out or there is an electrical short.  The second thing is that one of the front burners went always turn on when you turn the knob.  Some times it only clicks and then you turn it off and on again and a big flame shoots out.
Sears will not do anything about it, they only want to sell you a new one.  NEVER BUY A KENMORE!