Cooktops

Bosch PKE611BA2A review

Bosch PKE611BA2A

CHOICE Expert Rating

87%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • ON indicator light.
  • Intermediate settings (half settings).
  • Largest cooking zone can accommodate a pan up to 22cm.
  • Very good element positioning, dual cooking zone left front and simmer cooking zone right front.
  • Touch controls easy to wipe over and clean.
  • No metal edging around cooktop.
  • Comprehensive instructions with cooking guides. Two models listed in one manual.
  • Restart function, restores cooktop settings in case of an unintentional cooktop switch-off.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Pan slides easily on glass surface when stirring.
  • Controls must be kept free of grease and moisture otherwise they will not respond to touch.
  • Any spills around or on the cooking zone can bake on, may need special ceramic glass cleaner or a glass scraper to remove.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
87%
Cooking performance score
93%
Ease of use score
79%
High heat setting (stir-fry) score
90%
Low heat setting (white sauce) score
90%
Low heat setting (melting chocolate) score
100%
Turn down capacity (boiled rice) score
90%
Boil time (min:sec)
5min 51 sec

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Country of origin
Germany
Warranty (years)
2
Reliability score
80%
Satisfaction score
85%

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$799.00
Yearly energy cost
$67.00

Specifications

Number of elements
4
Element layout
  • Simmer – front left and back right
  • Medium – back right
  • Large – front right
Dimensions (cm, W x D)
59 x 52
Installation dimensions (cm, W x D)
56 x 49
Website
bosch-home.com.au
Minimum element dimensions
Not recorded
Maximum element dimensions
Not recorded

Features

Timer
Child lock
Residual heat indicator
Automatic switch off
Automatic heat up
Dual/triple element
Flexible cooking zone

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