I tested it
Built-in · 36-inch
Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC
Best for: 36-inch kitchens that want boost on every element and a 40-amp circuit. The triple-ring center adjusts to a 9-, 11- or 13-inch pan, so my big stockpot and small saucepan both got the right-sized heat.
My verdict
My verdict: Buy it if you want boost on every element and a gentle simmer on a 40-amp circuit. Skip it if you griddle often, since it has no bridge.
My test results
1 quart boiled in 2 minutes and 39 seconds; 6 quarts in 13 minutes and 5 seconds; simmer about 4°F up or down; fan quiet.
| Boils 1 quart in | 2 min 39 sec |
|---|---|
| Boils 6 quarts in | 13 min 5 sec |
| Simmer swing | about 4°F |
Quick facts
Size / zones: 36-inch class (37 inches overall, 34 7/8-inch cutout), five elements including a 9/11/13-inch triple-ring center · Power: Boost on all five; center and front-right up to 3,600 watts; 17 power levels · Extras: Home Connect Wi-Fi, favorite button, pause, child lock · Circuit: 208/240 volts, 40 amps breaker
Pros and cons
What I liked
- Every element has a boost setting.
- Its triple-ring center fits pans from 9 to 13 inches.
- It needs a 40-amp circuit, not 50.
- It tied with the 30-inch Bosch for the steadiest simmer.
What I didn't like
- It has no bridge for a griddle.
- It's 37 inches wide overall, so check the space.
- There's no way to link zones for a griddle.
My notes
Best for: 36-inch kitchens that want boost on every element and a 40-amp circuit.
The triple-ring center adjusts to a 9-, 11- or 13-inch pan, so my big stockpot and small saucepan both got the right-sized heat. In my 6-quart test it took 13 minutes and 5 seconds. Its simmer was just as steady as the 30-inch Bosch’s: my chili didn’t budge for half an hour.
It ranked below the GE because it boiled 6 quarts 45 seconds slower than the GE, has no linked zones for my griddle, and costs more. On the plus side, it needs only a 40-amp circuit.
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