Patented Pedestal Star® Burners: Thermador's patented five-point design provides equal flame distribution for even pan heating. Star® Burners are 56% longer than a round burner of the same size, which allows for more flame ports. The result is a burner that delivers a superior flame spread and reduced cold spots for faster and more even heating. Features a QuickClean Base® for easy cleaning. 18,000 BTU Center Burner: This extra high heat burner is the optimal choice for rapid boiling and high heat searing. This extra high heat burner is the optimal choice for rapid boiling and high heat searing. QuickClean Base®: raised burners and porcelain maintop allows ample room for you to achieve a sparkling clean Cooktop with minimal effort. The raised, patented Pedestal Star® Burner and porcelain maintop have been crafted for perfect integration and easy cleanup. 30-inch cooktop with functionality of a 36-inch cooktop 30-inch 5 burner gas cooktop provides functionality of a 36" cooktop in a compact kitchen environment. Continuous Grates make it easy to move pans The connected gridwork allows for moving pots and pans effortlessly across the cooktop. Electronic Re-ignition keeps your flame ignited Your burners will automatically re-ignite in case the flame goes out.