Hello there - while we're glad to hear that you like some of the features on your unit, we're also sorry to know that the cooktop's design has not fully met your expectations. -- We value this feedback, and we will share your thoughts with our product and design teams for future consideration. -- Also, we recommend referring to the article titled "GE Appliance - How to Clean Stainless Steel" on our GE Appliances website (under the "Support" section) to learn more about keeping the stainless steel finish on your unit looking new. -- Please let us know if there are other questions or concerns that we can assist you with. Have a great one. - Pablo@Café