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    30-Inch Induction Cooktops
    Whirlpool WCI55US0JB Cooktop
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    WCI55US0JB
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    This 30-inch induction-electric smoothtop has the following:
    • 4 elements
    • Among elements, 2 high-power element(s).
    • Touch controls.
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    Description
    This 30-inch induction-electric smoothtop has the following:
    • 4 elements
    • Among elements, 2 high-power element(s).
    • Touch controls.

    Ratings Scorecard

    Survey Results

    Predicted Reliability

    Predicted Reliability

    Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased electric induction cooktops, not covered by an extended warranty or service contract, by the end of the 5th year of ownership.

     /  5
    Owner Satisfaction

    Owner Satisfaction

    Owner satisfaction ratings are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their electric induction cooktop to their friends and family.

     /  5

    Test Results

    High heat

    High heat

    Reflects how quickly the highest-powered element heated a large pot of water to near-boiling.

     /  5
    Low heat

    Low heat

    Reflects how well the lowest-powered element or burner kept a low temperature as for melting chocolate and how the most powerful element, set to low, held tomato sauce below a boil.

     /  5

    About

    The Whirlpool WCI55US0JB is part of the Cooktops test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Electric Induction Cooktops models like the WCI55US0JB are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

    High heat Reflects how quickly the highest-powered element heated a large pot of water to near-boiling.

    Low heat Reflects how well the lowest-powered element or burner kept a low temperature as for melting chocolate and how the most powerful element, set to low, held tomato sauce below a boil.

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