Product review (3 stars): Not worth the $
I wanted a smooth-top surface so my choices were very limited in finding a smooth-top downdraft stove since it would be in an island. I found it on display at Home Depot as it is in the picture for $1299, so I ordered and extra smooth top for $289 as I did not need the grill side.

When it arrived I only have 1 smooth side - the one I ordered. Turns out the stove only comes with the grill side and the other side is EMPTY!!! Now I have to spend another $289! I could have ordered a different brand for less had I known and have the surface be completely flat (these are not).

Otherwise it works fine and is easy to use. But, like any other ceramic, smooth-top burners, they take forever to heat, especially to boil water which sucks for cooking spahgetti and crab legs.

I am tired of re-setting the clock. You would think manufacturers would start installing a small battery that would keep the time set for when the electric goes out or surges, especially when spending this kind of $$$!

The nice thing is you can change the tops out to suit your cooking needs for the occasion. I have since bought griddle cartridge, which I really like.

I just wanted to warn anyone considering this stove that the one side is empty so the stove will cost you an extra $300 for the extra cartridge. Thus, the price is really $1600.