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Thermador CES304FS
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Approximate retail price:
$1,549.00
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Summary: This Thermador 30-inch radiant-electric smoothtop cooktop has the following:
• 4 elements
• Among elements, 1 high-power element(s).
• Touch controls.
• Smoothtop with stainless steel trim.
• Has a retractable sensor on one element to continuously maintain precise temperature setting.
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Type: 30-inch smoothtops
About - Thermador CES304FS

The Thermador CES304FS is part of the cooktop & wall oven test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric cooktop models like the CES304FS are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


High heat:
Reflects how quickly the highest-powered element heated water to near-boiling.

Low heat:
Reflects how well the lowest-powered element melted and held chocolate without scorching and how the most powerful element, set to low, held tomato sauce below a boil.
About This Brand

This high-end brand sells electric wall ovens priced from $1,500 and pro-style gas, electric, and induction cooktops that cost $1,725. The appliances are sold through independent appliance retailers.

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Features & Specs - Thermador CES304FS
info High-power elements 1
info Medium-power elements 2
info Low-power elements 1
info Expandable elements Yes
info Touch controls Yes
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User Reviews - Thermador CES304FS
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(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
No obstructing surface controls
1/10/2010
Pros
Easy to Clean
Heats Up Quickly
High Powered Burners
Large Surface Area
Precise Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Sauteing
Searing
Smaller Kitchens
Comment:
have not used the cook smart feature much. Like the easy adjustability of controls
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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