Bosch Serie 4 PKN811D17E Built In Ceramic Hob - Black

We bought this to replace the same model we had accidently damaged. The original was great for 18 months so we went with the same again.

Like all Bosch appliances, the build quality is excellent and the functions and controlls are fine. Two small observations. First the connection box is in a different place below the hob, from the Bosch model it replaced, which meant I had to do some quick carpentry, as the fitter from AO said he could not do any woodwork, merely connect the hob. Second point is that the new model has fewer size options within the rings, this may or may not prove awkward going forward.

The hob looks great and works well.

This product was exactly as described and was well packed and delivered in the window Well done AO first class

Previous version lasted 11 years so replaced with is fitting EXACTLY in previous hole in work top. New control panel a bit more difficult on first use but getting better. BUT beware: Bosch site says no longer available so if you need to replace yours without the expense of a new worktop, do it quick - unless Bosch are going to replace with a different one of same size?? I wonder.

My hob of 10 years broke so I replaced it for the same Bosch PKN811D17E. It was delivered swiftly by AO.com. Everything about the hob is the same apart from the control panel which now needs the user to select which pan to either reduce or increase the heat. The previous one enabled you to have 4 pans on the hob and you just pressed the - or + to operate the heat. They have also re-arranged the style which is inferior to the previous model - instead of being in a row at the bottom of the hob it is now in a square design which I find awkward to operate. I am sure I will get used to this new design I just cannot see the point in changing a design to one which is inferior.