Whirlpool's more-than-respectable stainless steel cooktop, the GLS3064R, offers a good-looking commercial design and up to 15,000 Btu of cooking power.

Measuring 30 inches across and offering four burners, this model is large enough to provide effective cooking for most families, but not so large that it consumes more than its share of space in the kitchen. The GLS3064R is also versatile enough to satisfy even a picky cook, with two burners for your smallest pans rated at 9,000 Btu, one medium size burner rated at 12,000 Btu and one larger burner rated at 15,000 Btu.

This model works well atop an under-counter oven, making it an excellent choice when space is at a premium. The GLS3064R allows you to go with the upscale design of a separate oven and cooktop in the space typically occupied by a one-piece range.

Cleaning this gas cooktop is much easier than cleaning an older gas model. Each burner is sealed to protect it from spillovers and the top is one molded piece of porcelain over steel. There are no drips pans, lift-up tops or complicated burners bowls to reassemble after cleaning. Gas cooktop cleaning has indeed come a long way.

We can't help but love the clean design of Whirlpool's GLS3064R, and we find it a particularly attractive and functional choice for a new home or remodeled residence with a kitchen of moderate size.


Pros: Clean, appealing design, moderate price
Cons: Lacks specific simmer setting

Warranty
1 year, limited