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Viking RDGSU2005B

Approximate retail price:

$1200

Summary: This Viking 30-inch gas cooktop has the following:
• 5 burners
• Among burners, 2 high-power burner(s).
• Stainless steel cooktop surface.
• "Pro" look cooktop.

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Type: 30-inch gas cooktops

About - Viking RDGSU2005B
The Viking RDGSU2005B is part of the cooktop & wall oven test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas cooktop models like the RDGSU2005B are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. High heat: Reflects how quickly the highest-powered burner heated water to near-boiling. Low heat: Reflects how well the lowest-powered burner melted and held chocolate without scorching and how the most powerful burner, set to low, held tomato sauce below a boil.

About - Viking RDGSU2005B

The Viking RDGSU2005B is part of the cooktop & wall oven test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas cooktop models like the RDGSU2005B are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

High heat:: Reflects how quickly the highest-powered burner heated water to near-boiling.
Low heat:: Reflects how well the lowest-powered burner melted and held chocolate without scorching and how the most powerful burner, 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 gas, electric, and induction cooktops that cost $2,200. Viking is considered the original pro-style brand. The company adds premium features to its ovens and cooktops and offers the Professional and the Designer series, both sold through independent appliance retailers.
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About This Brand

This high-end brand sells electric wall ovens priced from $1,500 and gas, electric, and induction cooktops that cost $2,200. Viking is considered the original pro-style brand. The company adds premium features to its ovens and cooktops and offers the Professional and the Designer series, both sold through independent appliance retailers.

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Features & Specs - Viking RDGSU2005B
High-power burners The number of surface cooking burners rated at over 11,000 Btu/hr., maximum. High-power burners are good for quickly heating large quantities, searing, and other high-temperature cooking. Some also perform well on low-heat tasks (when turned to their low setting). High-power burners	2
Medium-power burners The number of surface cooking burners with maximum output ratings over 6,500 Btu/hr but not more than 11,000 Btu/hr. Though they don't offer top speed and power, medium-power burners can generally handle all cooking tasks. Medium-power burners	2
Low-power burners The number of surface cooking burners with maximum output ratings of 6,500 Btu/hr or less (sometimes called simmer burners). These are intended for delicate tasks such as sauces. Low-power burners	1
Stainless steel Indicates a stainless-steel surface. Cooktops and wall ovens that offer it are noted so you can match both appliances. Stainless steel	Yes
Glass ceramic Indicates a glass ceramic top, also called gas-on-glass. Glass ceramic	No
Porcelain enamel Indicates a porcelain enamel surface. Porcelain enamel	No
Continuous grates Grates abut one another, making it easier to slide pots around or to support large pans over two burners. Continuous grates	Yes
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