I tested it
Built-in · 30-inch
Frigidaire Gallery GCCI3067AB
Best for: the most affordable switch to a name-brand built-in; if you want a cheap induction cooktop that still comes from a brand with US service,, especially if your panel only has room for a 30-amp circuit. The Gallery gets you induction, a bridge and boost on every element on a 30-amp circuit, which can save an electrical upgrade in older homes.
My verdict
My verdict: Buy it if you want a name-brand cooktop on a budget, or your house only has a 30-amp circuit. Skip it if you often cook with a 12-inch skillet or big stockpots.
My test results
1 quart boiled in 3 minutes and 5 seconds; 6 quarts in 15 minutes and 40 seconds; simmer about 9°F up or down; fan quiet.
| Boils 1 quart in | 3 min 5 sec |
|---|---|
| Simmer swing | about 9°F |
| Circuit | 30 amps |
Quick facts
Size / zones: 30-inch (30 5/8 inches overall), four elements: two 8-inch at 2,300 watts (3,600 watts boost), two 7-inch at 1,800 watts (2,600 watts boost) · Extras: Left bridge element, auto pan detect, front touch controls, ENERGY STAR, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant · Circuit: 240 volts, 30 amps minimum; cutout 28 1/2 inches–29 7/8 inches wide
Pros and cons
What I liked
- It needs only a 30-amp circuit.
- You get a bridge and boost at an entry-level price.
- It handled everyday meals without fuss.
What I didn't like
- Its largest element is only 8 inches.
- It had the slowest name-brand 6-quart boil: 15 minutes and 40 seconds.
My notes
Best for: the most affordable switch to a name-brand built-in; if you want a cheap induction cooktop that still comes from a brand with US service,, especially if your panel only has room for a 30-amp circuit.
The Gallery gets you induction, a bridge and boost on every element on a 30-amp circuit, which can save an electrical upgrade in older homes. Without an 11-inch zone, my 12-inch skillet browned only in the center 7 inches in the flour test.
It handled weeknight eggs, rice and pasta without trouble, but it was the slowest name brand to boil a big pot of pasta water (15 minutes and 40 seconds), and its simmer wandered more than any other name brand, which is why it sits ninth.
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