The Bosch 36" Benchmark Series gas cooktop in stainless steel adds a little more ease and a touch of thrill to cooking. New proprietary FlameSelect technology offers 9 distinct power levels for precise, repeatable flame levels and perfect cooking results every time. 18K high-efficiency burner technology lets you get dinner started more quickly, while the OptiSim burner design provides a better distribution of heat for low simmering. Dishwasher-safe grates make clean-up easy. Bold in design and crafted from premium materials, Bosch gas cooktops are designed to withstand the test of time - and cooking. A digital display for each burner indicates the power level selected and informs you of the burner's residual heat. Dishwasher-safe grates make cleaning up easy. Bold in design and crafted from premium materials, Bosch gas cooktops are designed to withstand the test of time and cooking.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This cooktop has a really sleek, attractive design. The grates feel substantial without being overly tall, and the continuous stainless‑steel surface makes cleaning incredibly easy since the burners are fully enclosed.
In terms of performance, I tend to rely on the higher‑BTU burners. They heat quickly and work well for most of my cooking. The lower‑BTU burners, however, take noticeably longer, so I don’t find myself using them often. One small inconvenience is that I have to push down the knobs twice to ignite the flame, which isn’t a deal‑breaker but is worth noting.
Overall, it’s a stylish and easy‑to‑maintain cooktop with strong high‑heat performance, but a couple of usability details could be improved.. Dg Homeowner. Sun Dec 21 2025
