Fuel type
You can find gas or electric cooktops in a range of sizes to suit your favorite cooking style. Check your existing setup, or the requirements to install a new one to choose the best option for your kitchen. If either one will work for your space, learn more about the differences between gas and electric cooking appliances to find the right fuel source for you. Once you know which fuel source is best for you, browse gas cooktops or electric cooktops from Whirlpool.
Number and size of burners
The number and size of burners or heating elements is an important consideration to help you choose a cooktop that fits both your space and your cooking needs. A standard cooktop will usually feature 4 burners in various sizes to fit a range of pots and pans. Space-efficient two-burner cooktops let you fit a cooking surface just about anywhere. For full family meals, five-burner cooktops allow you to simmer, sautee, and boil all at once. Whirlpool even offers a cooktop featuring a removable griddle to help you sear steaks, cook pancakes, grill vegetables, and more.
Features and settings
Cooktops often come with many of the same features you’d find on a range stovetop. Electric cooktops featuring smooth glass or ceramic tops are often considered the easiest to clean. If you’re looking for convenient cleanup but prefer cooking with gas, select Whirlpool cooktops feature EZ-2-Lift hinged, cast iron grates that provide instant access to the cooktop to quickly clean up splatters and spills. For extra flexibility, look for dual burners or dual heating elements to fit small and large pots alike. If you often serve up multi-dish dinners, look for cooktops with warming zones to help keep food ready to serve while the rest of the meal is being prepared.