At 22 inches across its top, the NGM5453UC is the narrowest gas cooktop Bosch lists for the US market – a 500 Series four-burner unit at 25,700 BTU. Cooktops this narrow end up in the tightest kitchens there are, and the practical consequence is that the gas connection behind it has almost no room to turn. A flexible connector that has been forced into a sharp bend to fit the space is a recurring finding on compact installations and it is worth putting right when the top is next lifted.
Key Features
- 500 Series compact gas cooktop, 22 in top width
- Four sealed burners, 25,700 total BTU
- Cast iron grates with rubber feet
- Designed for narrow cabinet runs
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
Gas connector forced into a tight bend behind a compact cooktop
02
Very limited working room beneath for valve or electrode access
03
Heat concentration against adjacent cabinet sides