Fisher and Paykel 36 in. GC901SS Gas Cooktop

Pros: Plenty of space for using multiple pots/pans. Great BTU output. Great looks.

Cons: Pricey. Scratches easily. Hard to read writing when standing to the side. Doesn't simmer well.

The Bottom Line: For the chef in the family, this cooktop will serve him/her well. It's a well made cooktop that is a joy to use.

Review: I am an avid cook, and really wanted to purchase a commercial grade Kitchen Aid gas cooktop for my kitchen, but the design discounted it as an option. On the recommendation of my kitchen designer/installer I purchased this FP gas cooktop. The good ...

Pros: appearance, wok burner function and location, easy to clean up spills

Cons: quality of parts, esp. burner covers.

Review: The low profile look is great, and I don't do that much simmering, so have not had that problem. I love the wok stand and powerful burner, and location (right in the center directly under the exhaust fan). I do a lot of wok cooking, and the high flame ...

Pros: 5 burners.

Cons: Too long to boil water, poor simmering.

Review: I too love the styling of this cook top, and it's price in comparison to other 5 burner gas cook tops. However, I am a little disappointed. It takes a long time for water to boil on the large burner, and I love to cook pasta. Also, the burners never ...

Pros: looks pretty.

Cons: Ignitors fail frequently.

Review: The F-P cooktop is a great looking product, clean design, low profile, very tasteful and modern. I bought one and have since had to replace the ignitor wires 3 times in 7 months. The cooktop gets hot and melts the plastic insulation around the wire so it ...

Pros: Beautiful, all stainless construction, easy to clean, low profile.

Cons: Poor airflow around large pots, some burners don't light, sensors try to relight lit burners.

Review: I was looking for a sleek, modern cooktop that would match stainless steel countertops. I saw a Fisher & Paykel cooktop in a showroom and was instantly drawn to the beautiful industrial design. I tried it briefly and it seemed to be fine. However, my e ...

Pros: Low profile, stainless steel, with controls on the side of the burners. Very good looking.

Cons: Burns to easily at medium or high heat, doesn't simmer well.

Review: I bought the Fisher and Paykel cooktop for the high style, low profile design. And, it does look great in our kitchen. However, I am an avid cook, and have frequently been disappointed by this cooktop. First, it does not simmer very well. The heat is ...