Whirlpool Cooktops: Electric, Gas and Induction Models
Whirlpool cooktops come in 30- and 36-inch gas and radiant electric models plus a 30-inch induction cooktop with pan detection and keep warm.
Whirlpool cooktops on our site come in three fuel types: induction, radiant electric and gas. Most are 30 inches wide, and there are 36-inch gas and electric models for bigger counters. Every model in this guide is listed as ADA compliant.
This guide compares six Whirlpool cooktops using the details on each product page. If you are weighing fuel types, see our guide to electric vs induction, or browse all Whirlpool cooktops.
- The WCI55US0JS is a 30-inch induction cooktop with 4 elements, pan detection, a control lock and keep warm.
- The WCGK5030PS (30-inch) and WCGK7036PS (36-inch) are gas cooktops with an 18,000 BTU top burner and an included conversion kit.
- The WCE55US0HS is a 30-inch radiant cooktop with 4 elements and a FlexHeat dual element.
- The WCE77US0HS (30-inch) and WCE97US6KS (36-inch) are radiant cooktops with 5 elements and a warm zone element.
- Both gas models include a gas conversion kit.
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Compare them side by side
Induction Pick: Whirlpool WCI55US0JS
Whirlpool WCI55US0JS 30 inch Induction Cooktop with 4 Induction Elements, 3000 Watts Heating Power, Control Lock Mode, Pan Detection, Keep Warm (Stainless Steel)
The WCI55US0JS is a 30-inch induction cooktop with 4 elements in a stainless steel trim. Its strongest element lists 3000 watts, and the title calls out pan detection, a control lock mode and keep warm. Induction heats the pan directly, so it responds quickly when you change the setting.
- Induction with pan detection
- Keep warm
- Control lock mode
- Needs induction-ready pans
- 4 elements
30-Inch Gas Pick: Whirlpool WCGK5030PS
Whirlpool WCGK5030PS 30 inch Gas Cooktop with EZ-2-Lift Hinged Cast-Iron Grates, 5K BTU Simmer Burner, SpeedHeat Burner (Stainless Steel)
The WCGK5030PS is a 30-inch gas cooktop with EZ-2-Lift hinged cast-iron grates, a 5K BTU simmer burner and a SpeedHeat burner. Its top burner lists 18,000 BTU, and a gas conversion kit is included.
- 18,000 BTU SpeedHeat burner
- 5K BTU simmer burner
- Hinged cast-iron grates
- Needs a gas line
36-Inch Gas Pick: Whirlpool WCGK7036PS
Whirlpool WCGK7036PS 36 inch Gas Cooktop with 5 Sealed Burners, 18000 BTU Heating, Cooking Flexibility, Simmer Burner, Upswept SpillGuard Cooktop in Stainless Steel
The WCGK7036PS is a 36-inch gas cooktop with 5 sealed burners, an 18,000 BTU top burner, a simmer burner and an upswept SpillGuard top that helps hold spills. A gas conversion kit is included.
- 5 sealed burners
- Upswept SpillGuard top
- Gas conversion kit included
- Needs a 36-inch space
FlexHeat Pick: Whirlpool WCE55US0HS
Whirlpool WCE55US0HS 30 inch Electric Cooktop with 4 Burners, FlexHeat Dual Radiant Element, Easy-Wipe Ceramic Glass Cooktop, Hot Surface Indicator Light (Stainless Steel)
The WCE55US0HS is a 30-inch radiant electric cooktop with 4 elements, including a FlexHeat dual radiant element that can match a small or large pan. It has an easy-wipe ceramic glass top and a hot surface indicator light. Its top element lists 2500 watts.
- FlexHeat dual element
- Easy-wipe ceramic glass
- Hot surface indicator light
- 4 elements
- 2500 W top element
Warm Zone Pick: Whirlpool WCE77US0HS
Whirlpool WCE77US0HS 30 inch Electric Cooktop with 5 Radiant Elements, 3000 Watts Heating Power, Warm Zone Element, Hot Surface Indicator Light (Stainless Steel)
The WCE77US0HS is a 30-inch radiant electric cooktop with 5 elements, including a warm zone element for holding food. Its top element lists 3000 watts, and it has a hot surface indicator light.
- 5 radiant elements
- Warm zone element
- 3000 W top element
- Radiant heat is slower than induction
36-Inch Electric Pick: Whirlpool WCE97US6KS
Whirlpool WCE97US6KS 36 inch Electric Cooktop with 5 Radiant Elements, 3000 Watts Heating Power, Tap Touch Control, Control Lock Mode, Warm Zone Element (Stainless Steel)
The WCE97US6KS is a 36-inch radiant electric cooktop with 5 elements, tap touch controls, a control lock mode and a warm zone element. Its top element lists 3000 watts.
- Tap touch controls
- Warm zone element
- Control lock mode
- Needs a 36-inch space
Whirlpool Cooktops Compared
Electric 4 | Gas 30 | Electric 5 | Induction | Gas 36 | Electric 36 | |
| Model | WCE55US0HS | WCGK5030PS | WCE77US0HS | WCI55US0JS | WCGK7036PS | WCE97US6KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $648 | $578 | $828 | $948 | $998 | $1,148 |
| Fuel | Radiant electric | Gas | Radiant electric | Induction | Gas | Radiant electric |
| Width | 30 13/16" | 30" | 30 13/16" | 30 13/16" | 36" | 36 5/16" |
| Depth | 22 7/8" | 21" | 22 7/8" | 21 1/4" | 21" | 22 13/16" |
| Elements or burners | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Top output | 2500 W | 18,000 BTU | 3000 W | 3000 W | 18,000 BTU | 3000 W |
| Warm feature | Not listed | Not listed | Warm zone | Keep warm | Not listed | Warm zone |
| Gas conversion kit | Electric model |  | Electric model | Electric model | | Electric model |
| View | View | View | View | View | View |
Induction, Radiant or Gas?
Induction heats the pan with a magnetic field, so it reacts fast and the glass around the pan stays cooler. You need pans that a magnet sticks to. Radiant electric heats elements under the glass and works with any flat-bottom pan. Gas gives you a visible flame and works with any cookware.
- Induction: WCI55US0JS
- Gas: WCGK5030PS, WCGK7036PS
- Radiant electric: WCE55US0HS, WCE77US0HS, WCE97US6KS
30 or 36 Inches?
A 30-inch cooktop fits the most common counter cutout. The 36-inch WCGK7036PS and WCE97US6KS give you 5 burners or elements with more space between large pans. Check the cutout dimensions on the product page before you reuse an old opening.
Gas and Electric Hookups
The gas models include a conversion kit, so they can be set up for propane. The electric and induction models need a dedicated 240-volt or 208-volt circuit, and the product page lists the amps. Have an electrician confirm the circuit matches before installation.
How to Choose a Whirlpool Cooktop
- 01
Pick the fuelChoose induction, radiant or gas based on your hookups and the pans you own.
- 02
Measure the cutoutMeasure the width and depth of the counter opening and compare it with the product page.
- 03
Count the burnersDecide whether 4 or 5 burners or elements fit the way you cook.
- 04
Plan the ventingChoose a range hood at least as wide as the cooktop.
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Shop Whirlpool cooktopsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Whirlpool make an induction cooktop?
Yes. The WCI55US0JS is a 30-inch induction cooktop with 4 elements, pan detection and keep warm.
What sizes do Whirlpool cooktops come in?
The models in this guide are 30 or 36 inches wide.
Can Whirlpool gas cooktops use propane?
The WCGK5030PS and WCGK7036PS list a gas conversion kit as included. Check the product page for details.
Which Whirlpool cooktop has a warm zone?
The WCE77US0HS and WCE97US6KS list a warm zone element, and the WCI55US0JS lists keep warm.
What is a FlexHeat element?
It is a dual radiant element on the WCE55US0HS that lets you heat a smaller or larger area to match the pan.
