DCS cooktop models: CDV, CDU and induction
The DCS cooktop range is built around drop-in gas surfaces carrying the CDV and CDU prefixes, alongside induction variants. Model numbers such as CDV2-365 and CDU-365 encode the width — typically 30 or 36 inches — and the burner configuration. The gas units use sealed dual-flow burners for both high-output searing and precise simmering, while induction models rely on coil power modules and a glass surface. Reading the model number is the starting point for any DCS cooktop repair.
What to confirm when identifying a cooktop
The single most important distinction for repair is gas versus induction, because the two share almost no parts. A gas CDV/CDU repair revolves around burners, electrodes, and valves; an induction repair centers on the power board and zone coils. Reading the full model number, including any suffix, tells a technician the exact width, burner or zone count, and fuel system so the correct part is on the truck before diagnosis begins. It also indicates the control generation, which matters for older induction units.
Finding the rating plate
Because a cooktop drops into a counter cutout, its model and serial plate sits on the underside of the chassis and is read from inside the cabinet below. On built-in outdoor or island installations, you may need to open a cabinet access panel to reach it. Capturing the full model number before booking lets the technician confirm whether you own a gas or induction unit and arrive with the matching burner, electrode, valve, or coil module.
Sizes and burner layouts
DCS cooktops are offered mainly in 30 and 36-inch widths, and the width determines the burner or zone count. A 30-inch gas CDV or CDU typically carries four sealed dual-flow burners, while a 36-inch unit adds a fifth burner or a higher-output center station. Induction models map the same widths to four or five cooking zones, each driven by its own coil and power stage. The dual-flow gas burner delivers both a strong sear and a fine simmer from one head, so a technician needs the width and configuration to know how many burner or coil assemblies are involved.
Service approach and durability
DCS cooktops are engineered in 304 stainless or tempered glass for long service life, but electrodes, valve seals, and induction modules remain replaceable wear items. Keeping ports clean on gas units and avoiding thermal shock on induction glass extends their life. When a part fails, we fit genuine DCS components so output returns to factory spec. Diagnostic visits start from $129; final cost depends on parts and configuration. Browse the cooktop models archive, check cooktop diagnostics, book DCS cooktop repair, or schedule online. Manufacturer specs are at the manufacturer’s site at dcsappliances.com.