Bosch’s 36 inch 500 Series gas cooktop, the NGM5659UC, carries five sealed burners and 41,400 BTU across a 37 inch top. On a cooktop this wide the cutout has to be accurate in both directions, because the appliance is supported around its whole perimeter by the countertop edge. A cutout that is too generous at one end leaves the cooktop resting unevenly, and over time that shows up as a top that flexes when a heavy pan is set down on the corner.
Key Features
- 500 Series 36-inch gas cooktop, five sealed burners
- 41,400 total BTU on natural gas
- 37 in overall top width
- Cast iron grates with rubber feet
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
Oversized countertop cutout leaving the cooktop unsupported at one end
02
Flexing under heavy pans on an unevenly supported top
03
Sealant around the perimeter failing and letting spills under the edge