Description
Bosch Series 2 60cm 4 Burner Gas Hob
A stainless steel four-burner gas hob with 7.5 kW of gas power and side-mounted dials, built for a straightforward 60cm worktop installation.
The PBP6B5K60 is Bosch's Series 2 built-in gas hob, finished in silver with four burners and continuous cast-iron-finish pan supports. It suits a kitchen that wants a live flame without complication: turn a dial, push it in, and the burner lights. The dark surface sits well in kitchens where stainless steel would be one metal too many.
The burner layout does the work. A 3 kW high-speed burner sits at the left front for fast boiling, two 1.75 kW burners handle the everyday pans and a 1 kW economy burner takes the gentle jobs, giving 7.5 kW across the hob. Every burner has a flame failure safety device.
Ideal For
Push-and-turn ignition on the dials, four burners and no menus to learn make this a hob you can use properly on the first evening after it is fitted.
The stainless steel surface suits both bright and dark worktops and cabinetry, and the continuous cast-iron-finish pan supports sit on rubber feet to protect the surface beneath them.
Ergonomic sword dials are mounted at the side with wide spacing between them, which keeps the controls clear of steam rising from pans at the front of the hob.
Key Features
The high-speed burner sits at the left front and delivers 3 kW for fast boiling, part of a 7.5 kW total across all four burners.
A small 1 kW burner handles the low-heat work, from melting butter to holding a sauce, without the base of the pan catching.
All four burners carry a flame failure safety device, shutting off the gas automatically if a boil-over or a draught puts the flame out.
Side-mounted ergonomic sword dials are set well apart, so each control can be gripped and turned without catching the one beside it.
Continuous pan supports in a cast-iron finish let pots slide across the hob, and rubber feet keep them steady on the stainless steel surface.
Supplied pre-set for natural gas, with an LPG nozzle set in the box for conversion to bottled gas at 28-30/37 mbar where mains gas is unavailable.
Four burners that cover the basics
The burner spread is what makes a gas hob usable rather than merely present. A 3 kW high-speed burner at the left front deals with a full pan of water or a wok that needs real heat. Two 1.75 kW burners take the everyday pans, which is where most cooking actually happens. A 1 kW economy burner sits at the bottom of the range for melting and holding. Together they draw 7.5 kW, and each one has its own flame failure safety device.
Side controls and daily cleaning
The dials are mounted at the side rather than the front, with wide spacing between them and an ergonomic sword shape that is easy to grip with damp hands. Whether that layout suits depends on the kitchen: a hob in the middle of a run makes side controls natural, while a hob at the end of a worktop may not. The continuous cast-iron-finish pan supports lift off as one piece, with rubber feet protecting beneath.
Getting the installation right
This is a built-in hob and the measurements are worth checking first. The appliance is 58 cm wide, 51 cm deep and 5.18 cm high, and fits a niche of 4.5 x 56 x 48 to 49 cm in a worktop of at least 20 mm. Bosch classes it as a 60 cm hob, which describes the cabinet width rather than the appliance. At 7.6 kg it is light for its size. A 1 m power cord supplies the ignition, and the gas connection is made by a qualified installer.
How It Compares
| Kitchen Need | Bosch Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Fast boiling | 3 kW high-speed burner | Brings large pans up to temperature quickly at the left front of the hob |
| Low simmering | 1 kW economy burner | A gentle burner for melting and holding sauces without scorching the base of the pan |
| Dark or light kitchen scheme | stainelss steel surface | A flat dark finish that sits with darker worktops and cabinetry instead of adding more metal |
| Safety at home | Flame failure devices | Gas is cut on any burner whose flame is put out by a spill or a draught |
| Heavy pots | Continuous pan supports | Pans slide from burner to burner across one grid, with rubber feet steadying it on the enamel |
| No mains gas | LPG nozzle set included | Conversion nozzles for 28-30/37 mbar bottled gas are supplied in the box |
Specifications
| Brand | Bosch |
| Model | PBP6B6K60 |
| Product Type | Hob |
| Series | Series 2 |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Surface | Stainless Steel |
| Number of Burners | 4 |
| Burner Configuration | 1 x 3 kW high-speed, 2 x 1.75 kW standard, 1 x 1 kW economy |
| Total Connected Load | 7.5 kW |
| Ignition | Integrated — push and turn the control dials |
| Controls | Side-mounted ergonomic sword dials with wide spacing |
| Pan Supports | Continuous cast-iron finish with rubber feet |
| Safety | Flame failure safety device on all burners |
| Gas Type | Pre-set for natural gas; LPG nozzle set included (28-30/37 mbar) |
| Appliance Width | 58 cm |
| Dimensions | H 5.18 x W 58 x D 51 cm |
| Niche Size Required | H 4.5 x W 56 x D 48-49 cm |
| Minimum Worktop Thickness | 20 mm |
| Power Cord | 1 m |
| Weight | 7.6 kg |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
The Verdict
Strengths
- Four burners with 7.5 kW total gas power
- 3 kW high-speed burner at the left front
- Flame failure safety device on every burner
- Continuous cast-iron-finish pan supports with rubber feet
- Stainless Steel Finish
- Wide-spaced ergonomic sword dials with push-and-turn ignition
- Light at 7.6 kg, fits a standard 56 cm cut-out
Considerations
- The dials are mounted at the side rather than the front, which suits a hob set within a run better than one at the end of a worktop.
- Installation requires a gas connection made by a qualified professional plus a mains socket for the ignition, using the 1 m cord fitted.
- Bosch classes this as a 60 cm hob, but the appliance is 58 cm wide and needs a 56 cm cut-out in a 20 mm worktop.
What's in the Box
- Gas hob x1
- LPG conversion nozzle set x1
- Installation/user manual x1
