If you’re planning to look for an electric cooktop that is sophisticated, embedded with advance features, slim, elegant and something that compliments your kitchen design, the Bosch 30” NET8054UC electric cooktop is definitely your best bet! The premium Bosch NET8054UC unit is a high end model that has everything you need in a cooktop. The sleek design of this particular cooktop will certainly fit perfectly into your kitchen.

Bosch 30″ NET8054UC Stainless Steel Electric Cooktop

From the first look, the Bosch NET8054UC model is a sleek 30 inches cooktop made of high quality ceramic-glass cooking surface. The elegant black surface of the cooktop certainly brings out the premium look of it. Embedded with Bosch exclusive high end stainless steel touch controls that come with 17 cooking selection, the Bosch NET8054UC model is absolutely a best buy.

From my experience, other brands of cooktops that come equipped with the same high quality touch control panel will cost more than the Bosch model. To add a sleek and sophisticated touch to the cooktop, the front and back contains stainless steel strips that certainly make the cooktop stands out in your kitchen.

In terms of performance, the Bosch NET8054UC 30 inches stainless steel cooktop sits at the high end category compared to the rest of the packs. In general, the weakness of an electric cooktop is the slow start up time which translates to slow heating rate. Besides, electric cooktop is also associated with low power and heating capability that increases the time it takes to bring water to a boil. The Bosch NET8054UC is one of the few electric cooktops that has perfectly addressed these weaknesses.

With Bosch exclusive technology known as PowerStart, the cooktop will start with an initial maximum power output which will then be automatically decreased to preselected temperature. Unlike other brands of cooktop which don’t have this feature, they will usually start at low temperature and slowly heat to the preselected temperature. I am not saying that this is not good but the thing with this technology is that it is slow and takes quite considerable time to reach the level of temperature you want. But Bosch Powerstart feature that comes equipped in the NET8054UC model is certainly useful in solving this long heating time issue.

Bosch 30″ NET8054UC 4 Elements Cooktop

Moreover, the Bosch NET8054UC unit is equipped with a 3-Zone 12″ heating element that has a powerful 2700W heating capability. This useful feature of high power heating element can certainly be used to solve the low power and heating capability associated with most electric cooktops. With the exclusive 2700W, you can use these elements for all types of cooking that require high temperature like frying or cooking with a wok.

Other features that I am happy to see in the Bosch NET8054UC unit are the AutoChef sensor and countdown timers which certainly come in handy when you do delicate as well as special cooking. The AutoChef sensor is meant for maintaining the exact temperature when you do cooking such as frying and simmering which require constant temperature for perfect result.

Bosch 30″ NET8054UC AutoChef Feature

On the other hand, the countdown timer is certainly very useful for making soup, stew and gravy which requires fix amount of cooking time. It’s absolutely a must-have convenience feature for people who intend to leave the cooking in the morning and comes back home with a delicious pot of stew.

All four elements have hot surface indicator lights for safety, since the unit retains heat even after shutoff. It is important not to touch the elements or rest any non-cooking items on them until the lights indicate the heat has dissipated. Moreover the ChildLock feature is especially convenient for family with kids. The safety feature is handy for preventing the cooktop from being accidentally switched on or off.

On the minus side, the only thing that I would complain about the 30” NET8054UC 800 series black cooktop is that it’s available only in one color which is black. It’s also lacking in terms of a bridge and dual elements for matching to odd-shaped pans and pots. The bridge and dual elements are only available in the Bosch 36” NET8654UC model that cost slightly expensive. My opinion is that if you don’t do a lot of cooking and don’t have oversized pots and Dutch ovens which are used mainly for preparing slow-cooking soups and stews, then you probably don’t need these.

All in all, the Bosch NET8054UC 30 inches stainless steel electric cooktop is an attractive cooktop which is reasonably priced. It is a medium size cooktop that is a must-have for people who are into serious cooking. This Bosch unit will certainly compliment your kitchen very well and presents an eye opening experience for your guests, friends and other family members who comes visiting.

Pro: Sleek and unique design, embedded digital controls and tones of useful features.

Con: Available only in black color and slightly expensive compared to other brands.

Summary of Bosch NET8054UC 30 inches 800 Series Stainless Steel Electric Cooktop:

Appearance

• SteelTouch™ with PreciseSelect™ – A Bosch Exclusive. High-end, Stainless Steel Touch Controls with Direct Cooking Selection (17 Settings).
• Front and Back Stainless Steel Strip for a Premium Look

Performance

• 3-Zone 12″ Heating Element with Powerful 2700W. 3 Heating Zone Sizes in One. Accomodates a Variety of Pan Sizes.
• Dual Element Offers the Capability to use Multiple Pan Sizes
• PowerStart™ – Initial Maximum Power Output, Then Automatic Decrease to Pre-Selected Temperature. Avoids Boil Overs.

Convenience

• AutoChef™ Sensor – A Bosch Exclusive. Maintains Exact Frying Temperature for Perfect Results and Convenient, Healthy, Nutritional Cooking.
• Bosch Recommended Pan Included. Excellent Heating Performance and Superior Cleanability. Dishwasher safe. Works with Electric and Induction Cooktops. Also available as accessory: HEZ390230
• CountDown Timer – Built-In Timers for Each Element. Doubles as General-Purpose Kitchen Timer.
• Clean Lock – Prevents Unwanted Changing of Settings while Cleaning Spill-Overs.
• Keep Warm function allows meals to remain ready to serve

Safety

• 2-Level Heat Indicator – Warns if Cooktop is Warm or Hot
• ChildLock – Prevents the Cooktop from Being Accidentially Switched on. Locks Temperature Settings if in Use.

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