COOKTOP

A cooktop has a cooktop plate with heating devices underneath, a suction opening in the cooktop plate, a fan and at least one filter, an air duct under the suction opening, in which the air filter and the fan are arranged. A cover for the suction opening has openings or slits and is in the form of a grid or grille. A support device for the cover is provided being arranged on or under the suction opening. A weight detection device is provided comprising the support device and at least one weighing sensor, preferably two to four weighing sensors, supporting the cover such that a weight load of the cover with an object placed upon it can be detected. A cooktop control is connected to the weight detection device for evaluation of the weighing sensors. The support device is designed in the shape of a frame around the suction opening or surrounding the suction opening, the weighing sensors being fastened to or in the support device and having a pressure region for a weight load or the cover, the pressure region being accessible or exposed from above.