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Jenn-Air. A notable upgrade, the new 36-inch frameless easy-care black glass electric cook-top offers digital CustomControl cooking for optimum temperature management, and near-gas responsiveness that ranges from a bare minimum to a powerful 3,000 watts for the equivalent of 15,000 BTUs or higher. Additional improvements include a Custom Choice 6-/9-/12-inch triple or 9-/12-inch dual radiant element, one of the largest available, and infinite electronic touch controls. 800-536-6247. www.jennair.com.

Jade. Direct descendents of the company's legendary restaurant cooking surfaces, the new 36- and 48-inch gas cooktops sport home-friendly aesthetics such as a 24-inch-deep flush-to-cabinet design; ergonomic infinite stainless steel controls; cast iron burner caps that diffuse heat

for low simmer temperatures and even heating; and mix-and-match commercial-style burners, grill, and griddle ranging from 12,500 to 18,000 BTUs. 866-820-9401. www.jadeappliances.com.

Electrolux. The substantial 36-inch slide-in Icon electric E36EC75DSS cooktop comes equipped with many of the commercial-style features typically associated with gas models—a stainless steel body, large professional knobs on a beveled front panel, and a six-element configuration capable of handling multiple pan shapes and sizes at up to 4,400 watts. Accessories include a griddle plate plus optional 9-inch stainless steel backsplash and black knobs. 877-435-3287. www.electroluxusa.com.

Miele. Minimalist in both silhouette and dimension, the KM360G four-burner gas cooktop measures a neat 23 1/16 inches long by 20¼ inches wide. Made from high-grade stainless steel, the unit features one 3,500-BTU auxiliary burner, two 6,000-BTU “normal” burners, and one 10,200-BTU fast burner. Continuous grates ease the manipulation of pots and pans, while auto reignition and shutoff features provide safe operation. 800-843-7321. www.miele.com.

Wolf. Available in both four-burner 30-inch and five-burner 36-inch models, the company's newest gas cooktops offer dual-stacked 15,000-, 12,000-, and 9,200-BTU burners, all equipped with a True Simmer feature that holds temperatures as low as 200 degrees F, and one with a True Melt feature capable of maintaining 165 degrees F. Low-profile continuous grates, backlit control knobs, and auto reignition are convenient and safe additions. 800-222-7820. www.subzero-wolf.com.

Whirlpool. Enhanced with a host of consumer-driven features, the newest introductions from the Whirlpool Gold gas cooktop line are marked by improved functionality and appearance. Available in a clean black, white, or biscuit porcelain enamel, they offer sealed gas burners in a range of power outputs, versatile full-width cast iron grates for easy maneuverability of pots and pans during meal preparation, and central front controls. 800-253-1301. www.whirlpool.com.

Viking. The new 30- and 36-inch Professional induction cooktops are cool, clean alternatives to commercial gas burners. Requiring ferrous metal pans, induction elements utilize electromagnetic energy that reacts with the iron in the cookware transforming it into the actual heat source. The result: instantaneous gas-like performance. All-induction or combination induction/radiant heat versions are available. 888-845-4641. www.vikingrange.com.

Diva de Provence. Modified for the home, the DDP-5 36-inch induction cooktop was adapted from this French manufacturer's commercial model and boasts the same 90 percent cooking efficiency and gas-like responsiveness. Five cooking zones include a central dual element said to accommodate pans up to 14 inches in diameter. Touch controls have 12 power levels with three presets and built-in protection against overheating and spillovers. 888-852-8604. www.divainduction.com.

Küppersbusch. Elegant and efficient, the EKI 807.0 30-inch induction cooktop is one of four models including an induction wok from this cutting-edge German manufacturer. Advanced features include nine-level power sensor touch controls, pan detection, an automatic safety cutoff, a child safety lock, and a power boost that automatically brings the temperature up to maximum then back down to the desired simmer level. 800-459-0844. www.kuppersbuschusa.com.

Dacor. Addressing the need for high-end appliances in small spaces, the 30-inch All-Gas PGM304 cooktop boasts the same SimmerSear burner, ranging from 650 to 15,000 BTUs, as the company's larger model. Available in stainless steel, the PGM304 features capacious continuous grates, a continuous spill pan for easy cleanup, brass valves to maintain precise flame levels, and automatic reignition of the flame if it is extinguished. 800-772-7778. www.dacor.com.