THOR KITCHEN HRT3618U Pro-Style Gas Rangetop 36 in

Overview

The Thor Kitchen HRT3618U is a 36 inch professional style drop-in gas rangetop with six sealed burners in stainless steel. Output runs from 12,000 BTU on the three rear burners to 18,000 BTU on both front corners, with a 15,000 BTU dual burner and simmer function in the front center.

This is the pro look sold at a fraction of pro money, and the compromises land where you would expect. The build is metal and cast iron throughout rather than plastic trim, the knobs are zinc alloy and the drip pan is black porcelain. What you give up is refinement, in things like where the gas inlet sits relative to the support frame and how fiddly it is to reseat burner caps after cleaning.

• 36 W x 28.38 D x 8.72 H inches, 90 lbs
• Cutout 36 W x 24.77 D x 7.3 H inches
• Automatic re-ignition on all burners
• Blue LED lit control panel

Who it's for

Aimed at a renovation where a full 36 inch base cabinet is available and a separate wall oven is going in. Ships configured for natural gas only, so propane households must budget for the conversion kit and a professional to fit it.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Burner layout is the argument for this rangetop. Two 18,000 BTU corner burners handle searing and large stockpots, the dual center burner drops to a genuine simmer, and three 12,000 BTU rear burners cover everyday work. Automatic re-ignition relights a burner if a draft or boilover kills the flame. Grate height is the recurring drawback: the cooking surface sits well above the burner heads, which lengthens boil times for anyone used to a closer flame.

Specifications

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