Modular Additions

The most obvious difference between traditional cooktops and the ones of today is modular additions. Built-in steamers, woks, barbecue grills, griddles, and deep fryers allow home cooks to customize their cooktops to the way they prepare food.

The idea of a grill on a cooktop has been around for a while, but is still very popular, as are the newest cooktop options. Now joining the grill are woks, steamers, and even deep-fat fryers.

Ever since consumers decided they wanted more than the one-size fits-all, Model-T style of products —available in any color you want, as long as you want black — we’ve been busy customizing our homes. Now, our cooktops can be customized for function, as well as looks. Three gas burners and a griddle? You can have that. Two induction burners and two radiant? You can have that. Four sealed gas burners, a wok, and a steamer? Just ask.