I won't stop you - I've ordered the 36" GE Profile induction cooktop for my kitchen. The house is under construction and supposed to be ready April 1. I selected the GE Profile for several reasons, including these:
1. Price.
2. Availability - I am using a specific local appliance store for all my appliances.
3. American company so I didn't have to worry about UL codes, importing something, or trying to get service for a product that isn't common in the US.
4. Appearance - I love the styling and the fact that it won't have a frame around it.

I bet you'll love it!

try_hard

Most people who are redoing a kitchen with a cooktop should usually put cabinets under the cooktop. It is a great spot to put pots and pans, as it is right where you need them. And since I have an island ventilation system there is no room for a sensible rack installation.

Even before I had my kitchen redone with a 36" induction unit, I had cabinets under my gas cooktop.

Since there are often a need for electrical outlets under the cooktop area I can't imagine any intelligent KD putting drawers under the cooktop.

Greg

Greg

Thanks everyone. It's still lookin good. Sdionnemoore, I did realize that you have to leave the 12 inches below. That is a bit of a bummer. Try hard, glad we're going there together. What kind of counter surface are you going to have around your unit? Guess that's my next and most difficult decision to make. Greg, my KD is going to put one pull out on the very bottom behind cabinet doors. It's the look I wanted on the outside. This induction unit will sure be different for me. All I've ever had were electric coils.

I am also concidering the GE. Does anyone know if it is ok placing a warming drawer under the cook top?

Call me a rebel - put I installed a 30" GE induction cooktop in December AND I put three drawers below it! Now yes, I suppose that could invalidate my warranty - but, I decided to risk that.

I only keep my metal utensils in the top, VERY SHALLOW drawer, so no flammables. I was all prepared to put in a false drawer front if needed, but we were able to squeeze it in & I decided to go for it. As long as I don't get burnt on the warranty issue down the road- I'm feeling good about my decision.

Since installation, I have frequently checked the top drawer to see if it gets hot at all, and it is barely warm. Sometimes if I've had all of them going and have been cooking awhile - I just open up the drawer for a little bit of extra ventilation - although, it's truly not hot under there. I just do it to be cautious.

Speaking of cautious, I think GE was just being extra cautious when they gave the 12" rule. After all, if you can put an oven under it, how could a drawer be a problem - that allows alot more ventilation than an oven?

Having said all of the above, I LOVE my GE induction-- it works like a charm and it has awed all my friends and workmen! Go for it!

Too late for anyone else to vote...you cannot stop me now. I ordered my 36" GE induction cooktop today. I feel good about it. Ya know though, I do agree. Think I read that below the unit it needs "ventilation" so that is why no go on the 12 inches below. And then I guess it could get hot? But, it doesn't even get hot on top so why hot below? And for the ventilation, if you can put a GE range below the induction unit...how's it even gonna ventilate????????? So many questions.......

Pupwhipped: I will have granite countertops around my induction cooktop.

try_hard

Since there are often a need for electrical outlets under the cooktop area I can't imagine any intelligent KD putting drawers under the cooktop.

Greg,

I don't quite understand your statement. I used to have cabinets under my old cooktop and hated it as I couldn't get pans sitting in the back out of there without emptying everything else as well. I now have 1 shallow and 2 deep drawers under my Miele induction cooktop and it's very usable. My electrician had no problems installing the cooktop with the drawers in place.

I also have one shallow and 2 deep drawers. No issue what-so-ever with electrical outlets. You can always make a drawer box an inch or 2 less deep to accommodate an outlet if needed, but wasn't an issue for us.

Get your hands on the spec sheets pronto because they will tell you what you need to know for planning what can go beneath the cooktop. Do NOT rely on salespeople or customer service for that information.

We have had our Kenmore induction cooktop for about 18 months and it's terrific. Our once complaint is that both small hobs are in the back, with the big ones in front. Some tall person who didn't cook must have designed it.

"I don't quite understand your statement. I used to have cabinets under my old cooktop and hated it as I couldn't get pans sitting in the back out of there without emptying everything else as well. I now have 1 shallow and 2 deep drawers under my Miele induction cooktop and it's very usable. My electrician had no problems installing the cooktop with the drawers in place."

Beatrix- I installed two metal with a wide mesh bottom roll-outs in my cabinet. It works like a charm getting anything in the back.

Greg

Greg -
Rollouts inside a cabinet is double motion and you have to make sure both cabinet doors are fully open.. a pain in my humble opinion.

With drawers, you can have both hands busy stirring, etc. and open them with your toes and look down for what you need! Can't do that with two doors to open and then a pullout. I put drawers on all my lower cabinets, except for two cabinets - one was for vertical storage (cookie sheets, etc.), the other was for my tall appliances like mixer, blenders, etc. And I LOVE them! Would never go back to base cabinets that are not drawers. So much easier to find things.

Another vote for drawers with full extension slides under the cooktop. We are about to remodel another house and we are going with all drawers again and cabinet doors by exception only. So much easier to get to everything as you pull the drawer out, as opposed to trying to see things in the dark in the back of a cabinet.

Be sure to get quality construction though. Such drawers carry a lot of weight and you can have the bottom fall out, especially for pots and pans.

Hello,

I am trying to decide whether I want a 30 inch or 36 inch induction unit. Considering GE, Kenmore and AEG. I often use 2 large pots or 1 large pot and a large skillet. trying to decide if these units will accommodate 2, or 3 large pans at the same time. Diva 36 inch says it can accommodate up to 3 14 inch, but it is much more expensive. Any ideas? I live in ontario.

Thanks, Judy

I am really conflicted because the GE has such positive feed back. I cannot afford to have a space of 12" under the cooktop and in addition, it says that a shelf below cannot be more than 18 inches deep. Am I reading this correctly?
Judy

Having some foresight, I take out the pans and pots I will need before I start cooking. Same as I chop up veggies and meat for a stir fry before I start cooking.Plus, cabinet doors are far less expensive than drawers under a cooktop.

But, to each his or her own.

Greg