I purchased this cooktop and was impressed by its design. After cooking on it one time, the left side of the stainless surface was burned. I looked it up and found this thread. I was sick to think this was what I was going to have to live with. I went to Meijer and purchased a $4 bottle of Easy Off Stovetop Cleaner and the burns came right off. You have to shake the cleaner very well to get a quick result. Watch the pan size on the outer large burners, but if you stain it, you can remove it easily. Just thought I would share a solution.
We purchased this cooktop because we are so impressed with our Bosch dishwasher and we are not disappointed. It looks great and cooks great. The burners adjust continually from very high to very low, unlike my last cooktop that would not adjust to a true simmer low.
I was a bit worried after reading some of the reviews about stainless discoloration and small size. Not to worry! I've cooked on this cooktop daily for about 6 weeks, and splattered grease all over it many times. Still looks brand new. I've never used all 5 burners at the same time but I believe it would easily accommodate my pans. In the photo below, the large skillet has a 14 inch diameter.
The guys who installed it said something about the gas line being in the wrong side but that didn't seem to be a real issue. I use a spray "gas range degreaser" by Weiman once or twice a week.
I had to buy this to replace a kitchenaid glass cooktop that exploded on me. I suffered with the thing for 20 years or so, trying to keep it clean ( glass and grease don't mix) and the enameled grates looked like hell. The Bosch is a world of difference. I find it easy to clean, hotter, and more efficient in its use of space...and it has the large burner in the middle that works for grilling. ignition is instant, flames are highly adjustable, grilles lift off for cleaning. Since I installed it myself, I found it worthwhile to put in a gas monitor nearby...lets me sleep at night.
It is not prone to permanent stains as some reviewers note, easily cleaned with a number of products like Barkeeper's Friend, stainless steel cleaner, etc. It DOES come with all that is required to convert to propane, and the installation instructions and drawings are excellent. Use is well described, and the different features of different burners is clear ONCE YOU READ the instructions. We have a luxury vacation rental home on the Big Island HI, and finding this on Amazon at this price was a blessing. Getting it installed there was another issue, as even the big box stores do not offer installation services, so you have to go underground to find help. We did that, primarily because installing and testing gas lines is a bit different, and can be a lot dangerous. Highly recommend this product.
So far, GREAT! Burners are consistent. Don't go out on simmer. Looks great. I read all the problems people were having with browning on the stainless so I cleaned it with Barkeepers Friend before I used it and as I thought, no browning. I assume there is a factory coating to protect the stainless that must be browning up.
Only problem I have is the left and right knobs are a little in the way when I use my large Lodge griddle. But not unworkable.
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- This refurbished product is tested and certified to work properly. The product will have minor blemishes and/or light scratches. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, and may arrive in a generic box.
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Bosch cooktops are designed to deliver perfect results with minimal effort. Whether you chose induction, gas, or electric, every Bosch cooktop combines simplicity with intuitive usability. So recipes are followed more efficiently, meals are made quickly, and cleanup happens easily. Because at the end of a long day, Bosch believes cooking should bring joy, not frustration. Bosch 800 Series gas cooktops are engineered for precise performance, offering high heat and low simmer options for cooking flexibility.
Recently replaced a 17 year old 4 burner JennAir gas top with this new Bosch. Delivered promptly and well packaged. I love the 5 burner and it looks great. But I'd like to make a few observations for others. It comes ready for Natural gas, and needs to be converted to accept LP gas, it was not as easy to do as I expected. The parts are difficult to get into such a small space and it took some tweezers to get the parts to fit. It dropped in very easily, and the hook up was a cinch. The right front burner is a true simmer burner. My wife thinks she would like it to have more power but we are still experimenting with it.
Love this cooktop, it's absolutely gorgeous, super low profile, and decently easy to install. Our only complaint is that we didn't thourougly look over the unit before installation, and one of the knobs has a defect with the temperature control labeling. Super disappointing when we were so excited to be done only to see that our brand new perfect unit was not what we thought. And is it worth it to go through the hassle of getting a replacement?? Probably not..
I chose this model because of its low profile under the countertop. It is a replacement. Looks nice, glad it has metal knobs because they get hot. You have to use a hot pad to touch them if cooking in front on a high heat or a long cook time. It does scratch easy. But perhaps they all do. the cleanup is easy. I hope this lasts as long as my last cooktop 30 years. The grates allow ample space between the flame and bottom of pan. I think it takes longer for the pans to heat up and food to cook. It is taking time to get to know how how the cooktop cooks and where the proper flame adjustment needs to be. One of burner caps has marks on it resembles water marks. Not sure what caused it as I've only used soap and water. Overall it looks nice, is easy to clean and it's low profile under the counter made it a fit for me.
This is a great range! Middle burner is worth two typical burners! Great quality!
Easy to clean, sturdy, and well made. Temperature is easy to adjust properly for perfect meal prep. Great design and I love the features. Shallow enough to fit drawers below for utensils and cabinets for cookware.
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