Planning to buy a segmented cooktop? Or do you want a gas and induction cooktop at the same time?
You may consider Bertazzoni segmented gas/induction cooktops, more exactly PM361IGX and PM363I0X models.
These units have all you may desire in terms of ideal cooktops for your kitchen: the products are for residential use and food preparation, and all of the safety parameters have been designed accordingly.
If you should decide between Bertazzoni segmented gas/induction cooktops PM361IGX and PM363I0X, you should consider this comparison: in this way, you will find out more features and characteristics about these products for a perfect choice.
Let’s discover why you should start using Bertazzoni segmented gas/induction cooktops for your daily cooking.
2. Bertazzoni Segmented Gas Induction Cooktop PM361IGX
Bertazzoni sets the new standard in surface cooking flexibility with its new design series segmented cooktops.
You have the chance to combine a segmented cooktop with Bertazzoni Design Series or Professional Series wall ovens in order to get a perfectly integrated kitchen, or to upgrade your existing cooktop and to elevate your surface cooking to the ultimate level.
Bertazzoni PM361IGX 36 Segmented Gas/Induction Cooktop, 2 Induction Zones, 18,000 BTU Brass Power provides you Bertazzoni’s exclusive dual power burner in cast brass that delivers high-efficiency performance from delicately low simmer to full power (750-18,000 BTUs) with best-in-class heat-up time.
Also, you have the opportunity to sear or cook food directly on the 1300W electric steel griddle. The cooktop assures healthy cooking without pans to clean and so simple!
Or it is time to boil water in seconds and cook without surface heat thanks to induction technology. Such appliances are available in combination with gas and griddle segments or in a 5 heating zone induction-only model.
Housed in a sleek and sophisticated low-profile stainless steel frame, these new 36” cooktops are available in six combinations of gas, electric griddle, and induction to perfectly match your own style of cooking.
Do not forget about the minimum overhead clearances for a better operation that shall be in accordance with the minimum values indicated in the installation guide!
Each induction element is equipped with a sensor which is continuously monitoring the temperature of the bottom of the pan to prevent the pan from overheating.
And a number of sensors monitor the temperature of the internal components.
If any of these sensors senses that the component temperature is above the limit, the power output of the unit will automatically be reduced, allowing the component to cool down. And each induction element is equipped with a pan sensing device.
3. Bertazzoni Segmented Gas Induction Cooktop PM363I0X
Bertazzoni PM363I0X 36″ is a segmented gas/induction cooktop with 2 induction zones, 3 sealed gas burners, 18,000 BTU brass power burner, continuous grates and electronic ignition.
With Bertazzoni Design Series, you have the occasion to choose between various segmented cooktops with different combinations of gas, griddle and two-zone induction cooking in 12-inch three (30cm) segments.
Those combinations are factory assembled in order to get a seamless cooktop with a single cut-out for ease of installation.
This model has 3 sealed gas burners and 2 induction zones: the distinctive gas burners are manufactured in solid brass and the low-profile design fits the standard cut-out of a 36-inch cooktop.
It includes LP Conversion Kit and has been developed so that it also matches Bertazzoni Professional Series appliances. Also, its approximate dimensions (inches) are: height 2 11/16, width 35 1/32, and depth 20 15/3.
You should know that each cooking zone is equipped with a heating accelerator; this system allows the zone to be operated at peak power for a time proportional to the heating power selected. The power function allows the user to operate each heating zone continuously at the maximum power for a time of no more than 10 minutes.
The child lock function prevents switching on of the control unit, to avoid an unwanted operation, for example by children; while child lock is activated, no cooking zone can be used.
And this type of appliance can only operate with pans of special kinds. The bottom of the pan must be iron or steel/iron to generate the magnetic field necessary for the heating process
3. Differences
Since you get to see these Bertazzoni segmented gas/induction cooktops PM361IGX and PM363I0X, you may want to know some differences.
From the beginning, it is important to know that Bertazzoni PM361IGX 36 Segmented Gas/Induction Cooktop provides 3 zones of cooking: a dual power burner (750-18,000 BTUs), a 1300W electric steel griddle and dual induction zone.
Before using the griddle for the first time, it must be seasoned: it is also the case if the griddle has not been used for a period of time. The electric griddle elements are rated at 120 volts AC 2×400 watts.
If only one heating zone is used, the griddle will be heated at different levels: in this way, the heated part will be very hot for cooking and the other part will be anyhow warm to keep food at warming temperature. This will allow moving food continuously over the griddle for different temperatures.
On the other side, Bertazzoni Professional PM363I0X 36 Segmented Gas/Induction has 3 sealed gas burners and 2 induction zones.
With 3 gas burners, you are going to cook diverse types of meals with PM363I0X at the same time: this unit satisfies all the needs of an entire family with 2, 3 and even more members, while PM361IGX guarantees you versatile cooking ways directly in your kitchen.
PM363I0X model is a little bit smaller than PM361IGX and this is an important aspect that you should consider for your kitchen, but also for the matching pots and pans.
4. Conclusion
If you consider upgrading your kitchen or the kitchen of your restaurant and you have to choose between Bertazzoni segmented gas/induction cooktops PM361IGX and PM363I0X, first of all, you have to take into account all these details exposed above.
Those of you who love induction cooking, but also prefer gas cooktops and love the food cooked directly on an electric steel griddle should consider purchasing PM361IGX model.
On the other hand, people who want to have both an induction and a gas cooktop at the same time should have a look at a PM363I0X model. These two models are designed for daily cooking, but also for multi-task cooking. Certainly, such a Bertazzoni segmented gas/induction cooktop is worth every penny.
PM361IGX |
PM363I0X |
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Destination Use |
Home/Commercial |
Home/Commercial |
Design |
stainless steel |
stainless steel finish |
Power Source |
120/208; 120/240 Volts, 60 Hz, 30 Amps |
208-240V / 120V / 60Hz, 15 Amps |
Output Power |
750-18000 Btu/h |
750-18000 Btu/h |
Power Levels |
N/A |
Rapid: 750-11000 Btu/h Semi-rapid: 750-6200 Btu/h |
Temperature Levels |
Only for griddle: 300°F, 325°F, 350°F, 375°F, 400°F |
N/A |
Programmable Timer |
No |
No |
Function Lock |
Yes, child lock function prevents switching on of the control unit |
Yes, child lock function prevents switching on of the control unit |
Warranty |
2 Years Parts and Labor |
2 Years Parts and Labor |
Acoustic Warnings |
N/A |
N/A |
Weight |
55 pounds |
55 pounds |
Dimensions |
25 x 40 x 7 inches |
20.5 x 35 x 0.2 inches |
Cord Length |
a 4 ft. (1.2 m.) flexible metal cable with 4 wires |
a 4 ft. (1.2 m.) flexible metal cable with 4 wires |
Glass Cooktop Size |
Glass surface |
Glass surface |
Safety Sensors |
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Induction Cookware Sensor |
Yes, a pan sensing device |
Yes, a pan sensing device. |
Induction Overheat Sensor |
Yes, a sensor which is continuously monitoring the temperature of the bottom of the pan to prevent the pan from overheating. |
Yes, a sensor which is continuously monitoring the temperature of the bottom of the pan to prevent the pan from overheating. |
Glass Cooktop Overheat |
Yes, a number of sensors monitor the temperature of the internal components. |
Yes, a number of sensors monitor the temperature of the internal components. |
Free pan |
N/A |
N/A |
Price |
