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Viking 36-Inch Commercial-Style Gas Cooktop DGSU160-5B

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Viking 36-Inch Commercial-Style Gas Cooktop DGSU160-5B

Date Published: 3/28/06

A favorite of ours, the Viking DGSU160-5B combines outstanding design with top-shelf performance and not four, but five versatile burners. Well-configured, these burners are ideal for those who demand a wide range of burner output. The high output burner slams out 14,000 Btu on high, making it the burner of choice for stir frying, searing, and other high-flame tasks. At the opposite extreme, guaranteeing maximum flexibility is the simmer burner, which adjusts as low as 675 Btu. This low rating is perfect for holding a simmer, preparing a sauce, or slowly melting chocolate. Each burner is equipped with automatic ignition/re-ignition that works at any knob setting--even the lowest low. Uniquely styled, this restful model offers continuous grates in a gentle, curved pattern that serve to make any kitchen warm and inviting. Each burner is also easy to clean thanks to a seal that prevents spills from ever entering the burner box. Should an inevitable boil-over occur, the surface spill-collection area can contain up to 1-1/2 quarts of liquid. A sizable investment, this model is well-built one from which you can expect years of service. Available in a 30-inch model as well as in stainless steel, black, white, biscuit, graphite, or stone gray, this unit can be ordered with optional brass knobs. Featuring exceptional design and quality, this model is truly deserving of the designation Best Buy.

Pros: Excellent quality, performance and design
Cons: Expensive,


Warranty
90 days, cosmetics; 1 year, full; 5 years, gas burners



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Product Specs

Height
4-3/8 in.
Width
36-3/4 in.
Number of burners
5
High burner Btu's
14,000 Btu
Low burner Btu's
675 Btu
Depth
21 in.





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