KitchenAid KCGS556ESS cutout dimensions (36-inch gas cooktop)
The installation instructions for the KCGS556ESS give a recommended countertop cutout of 35 3/16 x 19 13/16 in, within 34 7/8 to 35 5/8 in wide and 19 1/2 to 20 in deep. The spec sheet gives one figure, which matches the maximum.
35 3/16" x 19 13/16" recommended
Width 34 7/8" to 35 5/8". Depth 19 1/2" to 20".
What countertop cutout do the instructions give?
| Dimension | Min | Recommended | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| A (width) | 34 7/8" | 35 3/16" | 35 5/8" |
| B (depth) | 19 1/2" | 19 13/16" | 20" |
What does the spec sheet say?
| Item | Spec sheet figure |
|---|---|
| Cutout dimensions (W x D) | 35 5/8" x 20" |
| Product dimensions (H x W x D) | 3‑11/16" x 36" x 21" |
Why do the two documents give different widths?
The spec sheet lists the product as 36" wide. The installation instructions show 36 1/4" and 21" for KCGS556ESS and KCGS956ESS (B and A in their “Product Dimensions” drawing; the cutout table uses A for width and B for depth). The spec sheet's cutout, 35 5/8" x 20", is the maximum in the installation table, not the recommended size.
Sources
- Whirlpool Corporation, installation instructions W11116971C (PDF): https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/201905/installation-instructions-w11116971-rev-c.pdf, accessed 2026-10-27
- KitchenAid, KCGS556E spec sheet (PDF): https://www.kitchenaid.com/content/dam/global/documents/202003/specification-sheet-kcgs556especsheetv01.pdf, accessed 2026-10-27