Gas appliances heat and cool quickly. The flame is visible and easy to control. Electric cooking provides low even heat. Choosing an energy source is only the beginning. Now you must think about the type of cooking you do and then select from the many options available.
Connections are underneath.
Unless you purchase a down venting model, the unit will require an overhead hood to remove grease and odours. There are several options in choosing a cooktop. Convertible gas or electric cooktops are similar to conventional models that let you replace burners with grills, griddles and other specialty items. Electric cooktops are available with ceramic glass over the heat coils, magnetic induction surfaces and solid cast burners. Most gas cooktops today are available with the pilot less electronic ignition which eliminates the continuous standing pilot light of years past.