Thermador offers an impressive 36-inch gas cooktop with 5 patented Star burners, including a center-mounted power burner, 2 ExtraLow Select simmer burners, and 58,200 BTUs of overall heat output. The patented Star Burner's unique five-point design offers more ports and more flame distribution than a round burner. ExtraLow Select burners have 5 precise settings that is perfect for simmering or holding foods and melting chocolate without scorching or burning and a powerful 16,000 BTU center burner allows for rapid boiling and high heat searing. Continuous grates allow pots and pans to move effortlessly across the cooktop. Electronic re-ignition will automatically re-ignite the burner in case the flame goes out.