Kenmore (Sears brand--units made for them by Electrolux)
General Kenmore Information
As noted, the units--though branded and sold by Sears--are made for them (presumably to their specifications) by Electrolux. (Sears uses many well-known companies to make various
parts of their Kenmore product line, and can even switch makers mid-stream; Electrolux as the induction source is our last, best knowledge.)
Sears' own web site is something of a disaster, at least for information about their induction units. There's lots of data, but some of the most basic aren't there or are suspect.
The two Kenmore units are reportedly virtually identical to the two corresponding Electrolux units, though they obviously differ somewhat in their trim design (some like the Electrolux
better owing to the trim bar that helps keep any spills from reaching the controls area).
It is important for anyone interested in Kenmore appliances (of any sort, not just cooktops) to keep in mind that Sears seems to forever be having some sort of (and, often some
sorts of, plural) discount or "special" or "sale" in effect, and that those change frequently. Always be sure to ask the sales staff what discounts apply and if any other deal or
deals are expected in the near future. The prices we show on this site are taken hourly from Sears' site, and try to but cannot always account for "specials" or "sales"; check when you get to the Sears site.
Note that for the cooktops, it is hard to determine from images the exact differences between the basic "black" trim versions and the so-called "stainless-steel and black"; there is a
price difference, so it's worth a trip to a Sears store to examine the units in person (but call first to see if they are indeed on display.)
Also, Kenmore has now entered the rapidly growing induction-topped range field. They have both freestanding and slide-in types available.
As always in these listings, we give these standard general--
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Important notes on these data:
We have spent a lot of time hunting these data--often in several places for each individual unit--but we cannot and do not guarantee any datum to be correct
(indeed, we often found conflicting data at different sources). Caveat emptor! For those units we offer for sale, the prices shown are never over an hour old. For other items, the prices shown are the lowest we found with moderate but not fanatic
searching; moreover, they are not updated very often and are only intended as a rough guide to comparative unit values in cost/power terms. Most "Features" are not terribly important, and are nearly standard among roughly similar units, regardless of brand name. If some "feature"--shown or omitted--is especially
important to you, check on it, because we did not take great pains over the "Features" data. Dimensions given here are, as the makers themselves warn, only to be used as guidelines in planning--never do anything (such as cutting a countertop) till you have your
actual unit to hand. A very important unit datum is the "MaxPower" value. Many units show individual-element powers that add up to impressive totals that the unit cannot really supply.
That is not a defect or some form of cheating: it is "power sharing", a clever and
useful feature; but, unless the maker is unusually open about data, one can easily be misled into believeing that the unit as a whole is more powerful than it is. Your dollars are buying
cooking power, and you need to be well aware of just what you are paying for in actual cost/power terms for the unit as a whole. Similar to power sharing (though less flexible) is the "power boost" feature many
units have on some or all of their elements. (That feature allows a "boosted" element to temporarily, for some short period--rarely specified, but typically 10 minutes or so--run at some
set level well over its nominal power, to help with tasks like getting large pots of water to boiling.) As with true power sharing, if one is not careful, one can get an incorrect
impression of the true total power capability of the unit as a whole, which, as we just said, is basically what your dollars are buying.
(For much fuller information on power, read our page Kitchen Electricity
101.)
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Kenmore Induction-Unit Data
We found two basic Kenmore induction-cooking induction-cooking models, each with three trim variations:
(Note that owing to incomplete specifications on the Sears site, we here are assuming that the "plain black" versions of both of the units below are functionally
identical to the other two--but that is not guaranteed, and should be checked with Sears before a purchase: caveat emptor!)
Kenmore Elite 30
Do we sell it? Yes! - click on the unit name above for the "buy" page.
Kenmore Elite 30
(maker's product page - black)
(maker's product page - white)
(maker's product page - stainless)
- Elements: 4
- Boosted: 4
- Powers:
· 2.2 kW (boost to 3.0 kW) - left front, 8-inch diameter
· 1.8 kW (boost to 2.3 kW) - left back, 7-inch diameter
· 2.4 kW (boost to 3.2 kW) - right front, 10-inch diameter
· 1.2 kW (boost to 1.5 kW) - right back, 6-inch diameter
- Max Power: 7.4 kW = 97% [uses "power sharing" during "boost"]
- Levels: 15
- Controls: touchpad
- Timer/s: 1 ("alarm clock" - does not control any elements)
- Induction Elements Made By: Electrolux
- Features:
· childproof lockout
· 18-hour auto-shutoff
· "keep-warm" setting
· pot recognition
· residual-heat indicators
· pan-size detection
· auto-safety switchoff
· fine control in low-power settings
· "offset"-pattern element arrangement
· approved for use with Kenmore Elite undercounter wall ovens
- Size: 30-3/4" wide x 21-1/2" deep
- Cutout: 29-1/2" wide x 20-1/4" deep x 4-1/2" under
- Color: black
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 40 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· labor - 1 year
· parts - 1 year
- Online documents:
· Why Induction (PDF file)
· Specifications (PDF
file)
· (Warranty information on maker's main product page--click "Product Spec")
- Price (includes 10" non-stick stainless-steel skillet):
[Note: Sears prices change frequently]
· black finish: US $1614.99
· white finish: US $1784.99
· stainless/black finish: US $1784.99
- Cost/Kilowatt: (not considering value of skillet)
· black: US $166
· white: US $184
· stainless/black: US n/a
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Kenmore Elite 36
Do we sell it? Yes! - click on the unit name above for the "buy" page.
Kenmore Elite 36
(maker's product page - black)
(maker's product page - white)
(maker's product page - stainless)
- Elements: 5
- Boosted: 5
- Powers:
· 2.2 kW (boost to 3.0 kW) - left front, 8-inch diameter
· 1.8 kW (boost to 2.3 kW) - left back, 7-inch diameter
· 2.4 kW (boost to 3.2 kW) - center, 10-inch diameter
· 2.4 kW (boost to 3.2 kW) - right front, 10-inch diameter
· 1.2 kW (boost to 1.5 kW) - right back, 6-inch diameter
- Max Power: 10.6 kW = 100% [uses "power sharing" during "boost"]
- Levels: 15
- Controls: touchpad
- Timer/s: 1 ("alarm clock" - does not control any elements)
- Induction Elements Made By: Electrolux
- Features:
· childproof lockout
· 18-hour auto-shutoff
· "keep-warm" setting
· pot recognition
· residual-heat indicators
· pan-size detection
· auto-safety switchoff
· fine control in low-power settings
· "offset"-pattern element arrangement
· approved for use with Kenmore Elite undercounter wall ovens
- Size: 36-3/4" wide x 21-1/2" deep
- Cutout: 35-7/8" wide x 20-3/8" deep x 4-1/2" under
- Color: black
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 50 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· labor - 1 year
· parts - 1 year
- Online documents:
· Why Induction (PDF file)
· Specifications (PDF
file)
· (Warranty information on maker's main product page--click "Product Spec")
- Price (includes 10" non-stick stainless-steel skillet):
[Note: Sears prices change frequently]
· black finish: US $1954.99
· white finish: US $2124.99
· stainless/black finish: US $2124.99
- Cost/Kilowatt: (not considering value of skillet)
· black: US $202
· white: US $219
· stainless/black: US $219
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Kenmore Pro 36
Do we sell it? Yes! - click on the unit name above for the "buy" page.
Kenmore Pro 36
(maker's product page)
- Elements: 5
- Boosted: 5
- Powers:
· 2.2 kW (boost to 3.0 kW) - left front, 8-inch diameter
· 1.2 kW (boost to 1.5 kW) - left back, 6-inch diameter
· 2.4 kW (boost to 3.2 kW) - center, 10-inch diameter
· 2.2 kW (boost to 3.0 kW) - right front, 8-inch diameter
· 1.2 kW (boost to 1.5 kW) - right back, 6-inch diameter
- Max Power: 9.2 kW = 100% [uses "power sharing" during "boost"]
- Levels: 15
- Controls: touchpad
- Timer/s: 1 ("alarm clock" - does not control any elements)
- Induction Elements Made By: Electrolux
- Features:
· childproof lockout
· 18-hour auto-shutoff
· "keep-warm" setting
· pot recognition
· residual-heat indicators
· pan-size detection
· auto-safety switchoff
· not for use over a built-in oven!
- Size: 36-3/4" wide x 21-1/2" deep
- Cutout: 35-7/8" wide x 20-3/8" deep x 4-1/2" under
- Color: black
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 50 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· entire unit, labor - 1 year
· entire unit, parts - 1 year
· glass top & cooktop elements, parts - 2 to 5 years
- Online documents:
· Why Induction (PDF file)
· Specifications (PDF
file)
- Price (includes 10" skillet): US $2464.99
- Cost/Kilowatt (not counting skillet value): US $268
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We also found two Kenmore induction-cooktop ranges:
Kenmore Slide-In Range
Do we sell it? Yes! - click on the unit name above for the "buy" page.
Kenmore Elite Slide-In Range
(maker's product page)
- Elements: 4
- Boosted: 0
- Powers:
· 2.4 kW (boost to 3.4 kW) - left front, 8-inch diameter
· 1.9 kW (boost to 2.6 kW) - left back, 7-inch diameter
· 2.5 kW (boost to 3.4 kW) - right front, 10-inch diameter
· 1.5 kW (boost to 1.9 kW) - right back, 6-inch diameter
- Max Power: 8.3 kW = 100%
- Levels: 15
- Controls: touchpad
- Timer/s: 0
- Induction Elements Made By: Electrolux
- Features:
(We believe these are correct, but if any are important to you, verify them.)
· slide-in range with induction top
· childproof lockout
· 18-hour auto-shutoff
· "keep-warm" setting
· pot recognition
· residual-heat indicators
· pan-size detection
· auto-safety switchoff
· fine control in low-power settings
- Oven:
· single oven, 4.2 cubic feet
· self-cleaning
· 2.5-kW bake element
· 4.0-kW broil element ("VariBroil" 400 to 550 degrees)
· 2.5-kW convection element
· temperature probe for constant food temperatures
· dimensions = 24-1/8" W x 16-1/2" H x 18-1/32" D
· three oven racks (four positions)
· full-width warming drawer under
· certified Sabbath mode
· oven timer
· two halogen internal oven lights
- Size: 31-15/16" wide x 28-5/16" deep x 36" high
- Color: black (top)
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 50 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· parts & labor - 1 year
- Online documents:
· Why Induction (PDF file)
· (Warranty information on maker's main product page--click "Product Spec")
- Price: US $3059.99
- Cost/Kilowatt: US $414
(cooktop only - not comparable to values for non-range cooktops)
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Kenmore Freestanding Range
Do we sell it? Yes! - click on the unit name above for the "buy" page.
Kenmore Elite Free-Standing Range
(maker's product page)
- Elements: 4
- Boosted: 4
- Powers:
· 2.4 kW (boost to 3.4 kW) - left front, 8-inch diameter
· 1.9 kW (boost to 2.6 kW) - left back, 7-inch diameter
· 2.5 kW (boost to 3.4 kW) - right front, 10-inch diameter
· 1.5 kW (boost to 1.9 kW) - right back, 6-inch diameter
- Max Power: 8.3 kW = 100%
- Levels: 15
- Controls: touchpad
- Timer/s: 0
- Induction Elements Made By: Electrolux
- Features:
(We believe these are correct, but if any are important to you, verify them.)
· slide-in range with induction top
· childproof lockout
· 18-hour auto-shutoff
· "keep-warm" setting
· pot recognition
· residual-heat indicators
· pan-size detection
· auto-safety switchoff
· fine control in low-power settings
- Oven:
· single oven, 5.8 cubic feet
· self-cleaning
· 3.5-kW bake element
· 4.0-kW broil element
· convection element
· temperature probe for constant food temperatures
· dimensions = 24-3/8" W x 21" H x 19-1/2" D
· three oven racks (four positions)
· full-width warming drawer under
· oven timer
· two halogen internal oven lights
- Size: 30" wide x 26-3/8" deep x 36" high
(48-1/2" to top of backsplash)
- Color: black (top)
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 40 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· parts & labor - 1 year
- Online documents:
· Why Induction (PDF file)
· (Warranty information on maker's main product page--click "Product Spec")
- Price: US $2199.88
- Cost/Kilowatt: US $265
(cooktop only - not comparable to values for non-range cooktops)
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