The Bosch PUG61RAA5B Series 2 Induction Hob is an excellent choice for home cooks seeking a modern, efficient, and safe cooking solution. Its **Plug & Play** design offers remarkable ease of installation, allowing you to enjoy faster cooking and precise temperature control without complex electrical work. However, users who frequently cook large meals with many pots simultaneously might experience automatic power management due to its 3.7 KW power limit, which can slightly reduce convenience in high-demand scenarios.
Induction Technology: Heats only the pan base, ensuring faster cooking, significantly reduced energy consumption, and a safer cooking surface due to lower temperatures.
Plug & Play Installation: Designed for ultimate convenience, this hob plugs directly into a standard UK 3-pin socket, eliminating the need for an electrician to alter your electrical wiring.
PowerBoost: Provides an extra surge of power to a cooking zone for ultra-quick heating, boiling water or heating liquids up to 35% faster than the highest standard power level.
QuickStart Function: Automatically detects where you've placed your pot or pan on the hob and highlights the corresponding cooking zone on the control interface, allowing you to start cooking immediately.
TouchSelect Basic Controls: Intuitive +/- touch buttons allow for precise control across 9 variable power settings for each cooking zone.
Flexible Cooking Zones: Offers 60 cm of space with four dedicated cooking zones of various sizes (145 mm 1.4 KW, 180 mm 1.8 KW, 145 mm 1.4 KW, 180 mm 1.8 KW) to accommodate different pot and pan sizes.
Enhanced Safety: Includes a control panel lock to prevent accidental activation, a main on/off switch for immediate shutdown of all zones, and an automatic safety shut-off feature.
Rapid Heating: Induction technology combined with PowerBoost boils water significantly faster than gas or ceramic hobs.
Energy Efficient: Only heats the cookware, minimizing wasted energy and reducing running costs.
Easy to Clean: The hob surface remains cooler, preventing spills from baking on and making cleanup effortless.
Simple Installation: Plug & Play design means no special electrical modifications are required, making setup quick and hassle-free.
Enhanced Safety: Cooler surface temperatures reduce burn risk, and built-in safety features like control panel lock add peace of mind.
Precise Control: 9-stage power settings offer fine-tuned temperature management for diverse cooking needs.
Power Management Limit: The 3.7 KW connected load may activate automatic power management if more than two zones are used intensively, which could be inconvenient for large-batch cooking.
Cookware Specificity: Requires induction-compatible pots and pans (with magnetic bases).
Frameless Design: While sleek, a frameless design might be more susceptible to edge chips if care is not taken during handling.
Rapid Heating: Induction technology combined with PowerBoost boils water significantly faster than gas or ceramic hobs.
Energy Efficient: Only heats the cookware, minimizing wasted energy and reducing running costs.
Easy to Clean: The hob surface remains cooler, preventing spills from baking on and making cleanup effortless.
Simple Installation: Plug & Play design means no special electrical modifications are required, making setup quick and hassle-free.
Enhanced Safety: Cooler surface temperatures reduce burn risk, and built-in safety features like control panel lock add peace of mind.
Precise Control: 9-stage power settings offer fine-tuned temperature management for diverse cooking needs.
Power Management Limit: The 3.7 KW connected load may activate automatic power management if more than two zones are used intensively, which could be inconvenient for large-batch cooking.
Cookware Specificity: Requires induction-compatible pots and pans (with magnetic bases).
Frameless Design: While sleek, a frameless design might be more susceptible to edge chips if care is not taken during handling.
The Bosch PUG61RAA5B Induction Hob transforms your cooking experience with its speed and efficiency. Thanks to induction technology, you'll notice liquids coming to a boil much faster than on traditional hobs, often halving the time it takes. This is particularly noticeable when using the PowerBoost function, which can bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil in record time – ideal for pasta or blanching vegetables.
Setting up your cooking is intuitive with QuickStart. Simply place your pan on a zone, switch on the hob, and the corresponding zone will light up on the controls, ready for you to select one of the 9 power levels using the TouchSelect Basic interface. This eliminates guesswork and speeds up your cooking workflow.
For everyday meals, the four flexible cooking zones provide ample space and power. You can easily simmer delicate sauces on a lower setting or sear meats at high heat. The hob's energy efficiency means less heat escapes into your kitchen, keeping the environment cooler and potentially reducing your energy bills. Its easy-to-clean surface also means less time scrubbing and more time enjoying your meal, as spills wipe away effortlessly without baking on.
Unpack and Inspect: Carefully remove the hob from its packaging and check for any visible damage.
Prepare Niche: Ensure your kitchen worktop has a suitable cutout. The required niche size for installation is 51 mm (H) x 560 mm (W) x (490 - 500) mm (D). The minimum worktop thickness required is 16 mm.
Position Hob: Gently lower the hob into the prepared cutout. Ensure it sits flush with the worktop surface.
Connect Power: This is a Plug & Play unit. Simply plug the attached 1.1 m power cord with its UK 3-pin plug into a standard 13-amp wall socket. No special electrical wiring or an electrician is typically required for this step, as the connected load is 3.7 KW.
First Use: Before initial use, wipe the hob surface with a damp cloth to remove any manufacturing residues.
Power: Compatible with standard UK 3-pin plug sockets (13-amp circuit).
Cookware: Only compatible with induction-ready cookware. These are pots and pans with a magnetic base. You can test your existing cookware with a magnet – if it sticks firmly to the bottom, it's suitable for induction.
Daily Cleaning: After each use, allow the hob to cool slightly, then wipe the ceramic glass surface with a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent. For stubborn marks, use a specialized ceramic hob cleaner.
Avoid Abrasives: Do not use abrasive sponges, scouring pads, or harsh chemical cleaners, as these can scratch or damage the surface.
Spill Management: Clean up sugary spills immediately, even if the hob is hot, to prevent permanent staining or pitting of the glass surface. Use a hob scraper carefully if necessary.