KitchenAid KCES556HSS

A electric cooktop needs a countertop cutout of 34 9/16″ W × 20 3/8″ D — from the manufacturer spec sheet.

Key specifications

34 9/16″Cutout W
20 3/8″Cutout D
36 5/16″Width
21 3/4″Depth
Countertop cutout (W×D)34 9/16″ × 20 3/8″
Overall (W×D)36 5/16″ × 21 3/4″
Fuel typeElectric
BrandKitchenAid
Model numberKCES556HSS
Manufacturer countertop cutout: 34 9/16″ W × 20 3/8″ D. From the manufacturer’s specification sheet — the exact opening this drop-in cooktop needs cut into the countertop.

Frequently asked

What cutout does the KitchenAid KCES556HSS need?
The KitchenAid KCES556HSS needs a countertop cutout of 34 9/16″ W × 20 3/8″ D.
Will the KitchenAid KCES556HSS fit my counter?
Cut the countertop to the 34 9/16″ × 20 3/8″ opening — template from the spec sheet, since a half-inch off can’t be undone in stone.
How accurate are the KitchenAid KCES556HSS’s dimensions?
Every figure is taken from the manufacturer’s specification sheet for this exact model — never estimated, never crowd-sourced.

Measured from official ENERGY STAR data + manufacturer spec sheets · Last verified May 2026