Frigidaire FFEC3025UB 30 Inch Electric Smoothtop Style Cooktop with 4 Elements in Black
- Cooktop
- 1800 watts
- Corded electric
- Electric
- More reviewed than 98%
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How it ranks among the 43 cooktops we track
4.3★ across 1,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
3,025+ bought on Amazon last month.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 43 cooktops we track - how the scorecard works · full cooktops data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 30 inch electric smoothtop cooktop from Frigidaire with 4 elements, designed as a frameless drop-in replacement for an existing cutout. It includes a hot-surface indicator light and elements sized differently to match various pot and pan sizes.
This is squarely a replacement cooktop rather than a new installation, and reviewers who swapped out an old gas or electric cooktop describe the drop-in fit matching prior cutouts closely enough for a same-day DIY install. The tradeoff of a smoothtop design is cookware restriction: flat-bottomed pans only, and cast iron is explicitly not recommended on the glass surface.
- 30 inch electric smoothtop with 4 elements
- Frameless drop-in design
- Hot-surface indicator light
- Black glass finish
Who it's for
Suits anyone replacing an aging electric or glass cooktop who wants a similar drop-in fit without major cabinet or countertop rework. Not a fit for cooks who rely on cast iron or want burners that hold a steady, non-cycling heat at every setting.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most reviewers who used this as a replacement cooktop describe an easy drop-in installation, in some cases finished in under an hour with no professional help, and say it heats evenly with elements sized to fit different pots. One reviewer who replaced a different style of cooktop was unhappy that the glass surface rules out cast iron and reported the burners cycling on and off instead of holding steady heat, making water take longer to boil.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Drop-in fit matches many existing 30 inch cutouts
- Quick-boil and expandable elements for different pot sizes
- Hot-surface warning light
- Installed by reviewers themselves in under an hour
- Cast iron cookware is not recommended on the glass surface
- Elements cycle on and off rather than holding constant heat for some owners
- Only flat-bottomed cookware works well
Performance notes
The elements include a quick-boil ring and an expandable ring that adjusts to different pan sizes, and a light warns when the surface is still hot to the touch after use. Some owners describe the elements cycling on and off under the glass to maintain a set temperature rather than holding one constant heat level, which one reviewer found slowed boiling noticeably.
Specifications
| Brand | Frigidaire |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 21.4 × 30.6 × 5.6 inches |
| Size | 30 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 4 |
| Heating Element | Radiant |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1800 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Voltage | 240 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Glass |
| Heater Surface Material | Glass Ceramic |
| Color | Frigidaire Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Cooktop unit only |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob |
| Ignition System Type | Electronic |
| Additional Features | Powerful 3,000W Quick Boil Element, SpaceWise Expandable Element, Hot Surface Indicator, Ready-Select Controls |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cooktops.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire FFEC3025UB 30 Inch Electric Smoothtop Style Cooktop with 4 Elements in BlackThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
| THOR KITCHEN Pro-Style Gas Rangetop with 6 Sealed Burners 36Thor Kitchen | 4.4 / 5 | 227 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Kenyon B41601 6-1/2-Inch Caribbean 2-Burner Cooktop with Analog Control ULKenyon | 4.5 / 5 | 122 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Duxtop Built-in Induction Cooktopduxtop | 4.6 / 5 | 363 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Empava IDC12B2 Horizontal Electric Stove Induction Cooktop with 2 Burners in Black Vitro…Empava | 4.2 / 5 | 482 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Frigidaire cooktops
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can I use cast iron pans on this cooktop?
No, the manual advises against cast iron on the glass smoothtop surface.
Is this a drop-in replacement?
Yes, it's a frameless drop-in design, and reviewers replacing older cooktops report the cutout matching closely enough for DIY installation.
Does the FFEC3025UB heat evenly?
Most reviewers say it heats well, though at least one owner found the elements cycling on and off rather than holding steady heat, which slowed boiling.