DCS was founded in 1989 by the leading appliance engineers and designers in the country. Leveraging their expertise in high end cooking equipment, DCS entered the commercial cooking market with high-performance, heavy-duty ranges, convection ovens, broilers, griddles, and countertops for the foodservice industry. They expanded into a full line of commercial quality ranges. Developing the next generation of ultra high-end, professional-style cooking equipment for the home. In October 2004, Fisher & Paykel Appliances acquired DCS. Fisher & Paykel, seen as the innovator in the appliance industry, has state of the art manufacturing facilities in New Zealand and Australia. The Fisher & Paykel brand is a household name in Australia and New Zealand, and a premium brand delivering innovative design and technology to over 40 countries worldwide. Today, working from their 300,000+ square foot headquarters and factory in Huntington Beach, California, Fisher & Paykel and DCS continue to redefine the standard for high- end, commercial quality cooking equipment in kitchens and decks around the world. In North America DCS is sold through a network of over 2,500 storefronts and supported by over 1,500 service organizations. DCS 48 Professional Cooktops offer the ultimate flexibility. Choose a grill or griddle or both and receive unparalleled performance. The advanced Grease Management System (on grill models) allows you to sizzle a hearty steak while the commercial-style grates channel grease away from the flame to reduce flare-ups. While many gas cooktops talk about power, at DCS they like to talk about power and control. Because while chefs need a faster time to boil, they also need complete control when simmering delicate sauces. That's why their gas cooktops feature the patented Dual Flow Burners which range from as low as 140 degrees to as high as 17,000 BTU (may vary with liquid propane gas).

Product Features Product Shown with 6 Burners and Griddle - Actual Model has 4 Burners and 24 in Griddle - See Product Specifications for Burner Configuration Stainless steel surface open burners with electric spark ignition accommodate an infinite range of settings VariSimmer setting found on each surface burner provides gentle even simmering across the entire cooking vessel surface even at extra-low heat levels - without the use of unconventional on/off or small center devices 1 500 degree F closed-door GourmetGlo infrared broiling with 18 000 BTU burner right oven only in 48 in and 60 in models All convection modes utilize the ProFlow Convection Air Baffle which is specifically designed to ensure balanced airflow for even heat distribution Automatic electric spark re-ignition surface burners light in any position on the knob and re-light if extinguished even on lowest setting Large-capacity ovens with multiple rack positions Natural airflow baking with dual 15 000 BTU burners more power for quicker heatup and even heat distribution Convection baking with dual 15 000 BTU burners right oven only in 48 in wide model Convection dehydrating with low-temperature bake setting Convection defrosting with fan-forced air only - no heat Heavy-duty porcelain broiler pan/grid Two oven lights with control panel switch in large ovens one oven light in small oven of 48 in model Convection fan switch on control panel Oven inon in indicator light Commercial-style bezels around control panel knobs Large easy-to-read knobs with childproof push-to-turn safety feature Heavy-duty oven door handle Automatic electric spark ignition no standing pilot to re-light waste energy or add extra heat to the kitchen 10 in by 11 in heavy-duty porcelainized cast-iron removable surface burner grates provide virtually continuous front-to-rear left-to-right surface for easy movement of large pots Stainless steel landing ledge with solid welded seamless finish Efficient insulation contains heat wi.