Bosch Benchmark® 36-Inch Gas Cooktop - Stainless steel

Our take on the Benchmark® 36-Inch Gas Cooktop - Stainless steel

The Bosch NGMP659UC is a 36-inch gas cooktop in stainless steel from the Benchmark line, built around FlameSelect, which offers nine numbered flame levels so you can dial in heat from a strong boil to a gentle melt with consistency. Its OptiSim burner design is wider and thicker to spread heat more evenly, which helps when simmering delicate sauces. The control knobs carry a red LED light line that shows when a burner is on or when residual heat remains, and the low-profile surface gives it a streamlined look while helping keep spills contained.

This model suits home cooks who want fine control over gas flame and a sleek, flush-looking surface that is simple to wipe down. Before buying, confirm that a 36-inch width fits your countertop opening and that you have a gas line ready to connect, along with any ventilation your kitchen requires.

About the Benchmark® 36-Inch Gas Cooktop - Stainless steel

Introducing FlameSelect® on Bosch cooktops, an entirely new and better way to cook with gas. 9 preset power levels let you easily adjust flame level for more precise, controlled heating. Whether you’re rapidly bringing water to an intense boil or delicately melting chocolate, the numbered flame levels deliver the exact temperature every time.

There’s no more hot or cold spots, just precision heating for perfect results. Control knobs with an embedded red LED light line indicate if the burner is on or if there is residual heat. The OptiSim burner design is wider and thicker which diffuses heat evenly for better flame control when simmering delicate sauces.

The low-profile cooking surface provides a timeless, streamlined look while keeping spills contained and makes clean-up easier than ever.

Key details

• 36-inch width
• Gas

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