The NGM5458UC is a 500 Series 24 inch gas cooktop with four sealed burners at 25,700 BTU. It sits alongside the higher-output NGM5456UC at the same width, and the choice between them is genuinely about cooking style rather than quality. A lower total output is easier to ventilate, kinder to surrounding cabinetry and perfectly adequate for everyday cooking; the higher-output model earns its keep only if you regularly bring large volumes of water to the boil.
Key Features
- 500 Series 24-inch gas cooktop, four sealed burners
- 25,700 total BTU on natural gas
- Compact 23 in top width
- Cast iron grates with rubber feet
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
Slower boil times reported as a fault when the output is as specified
02
Burner cap seating disturbed each time the grates are lifted for cleaning
03
Electrode fouling in a cooktop used heavily for frying