Description
Bosch Series 6 60cm 4 Burner Gas Hob with FlameSelect
A 60cm gas hob on black tempered glass whose FlameSelect control sets the flame to one of nine defined levels instead of by eye.
The Series 6 PPP6A6I40 is a four-burner gas hob built on black tempered glass rather than stainless steel, which gives a standard 60cm run of worktop a darker, flatter look. It can be surface mounted or fitted flush with the worktop. Full-metal dials sit along the front and lift out for cleaning.
FlameSelect is the reason to choose this over a plainer gas hob. Rather than judging the flame by looking at it, you turn the dial to one of nine defined levels, so a simmer you liked last week is the same simmer tonight. Burners run from a 1 kW economy to a 3 kW high-speed, totalling 7.5 kW.
Ideal For
FlameSelect gives nine set levels, so the setting that browned onions properly last time is available again by number rather than by guesswork. It applies to all four burners.
Black tempered glass on a frameless 59 cm body suits darker worktops and handleless units, and it can be fitted flush so the surface runs level with the counter.
A conventional four-burner layout in the usual 60cm width, with a 56 cm cut-out, so it drops into the space a previous hob has left.
Key Features
Each burner can be set to one of nine precisely defined flame levels, replacing the usual guesswork between the minimum and maximum stops on the dial.
The rear-right burner is the powerful one, useful for getting a large pan of water boiling or a pan properly hot before anything goes in it.
The full-metal control dials come off for cleaning, which is where grease normally hides on a gas hob, and they feel solid rather than plastic in use.
It can sit on the worktop or be installed flush with it. Flush fitting needs a worktop of at least 30 mm; surface mounting needs 20 mm.
Cast iron pan supports sit on rubber feet and separate into pieces, so they lift out easily and go into the dishwasher after a heavy cooking session.
Four burners rated 3 kW, 1.75 kW, 1.75 kW and 1 kW, for a total gas connection rating of 7.5 kW, each with flame failure protection.
What FlameSelect actually gives you
On most gas hobs the flame is set by turning the dial somewhere between low and high and then watching. FlameSelect divides that range into nine defined levels, so the setting is a number rather than a judgement. That matters when a recipe wants a steady simmer for forty minutes, or when someone else in the house is finishing what you started. It also makes low settings more reliable, because level one is the same every time rather than wherever the dial happened to stop.
Black glass and flush fitting
The surface is tempered glass in black, frameless, with no trim to interrupt the line where the hob meets the worktop. Fitted flush, it sits level with the counter, which looks clean and makes wiping crumbs straight off the edge easy. That option needs a worktop at least 30 mm thick; surface mounting needs 20 mm. The appliance is 59 cm wide by 52 cm deep and 5.4 cm high, and it weighs 16.7 kg.
Installation, safety and cleaning
This is a built-in hob and needs a 4.5 x 56 x 48-49 cm cut-out in the worktop. There is no plug on the 1 m cord, so an electrician wires the 220-240 V supply into a 3 A fused connection. All four burners have a flame failure safety device that cuts the gas if the flame goes out. The cast iron supports separate into pieces for the dishwasher, the metal dials pull off, and the glass underneath is a single flat surface with nothing to catch a cloth.
How It Compares
| Kitchen Need | Bosch Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Precise simmering | FlameSelect nine levels | Set the flame by number, so the same gentle heat is available again next time without guessing. |
| Fast boiling | 3 kW high-speed burner | The rear-right burner brings a full pan of water to the boil without tying up the whole hob. |
| Dark worktops | Black tempered glass | A frameless glass surface that reads as part of a dark counter rather than a steel insert. |
| Level worktop look | Flush installation option | Fits flush with a worktop of 30 mm or more, so nothing stands proud of the surface. |
| Cleaning up | Separable cast iron supports | The supports come apart and go into the dishwasher, and the metal dials lift off too. |
| Homes with children | Flame failure devices | Each burner cuts its own gas supply the moment the flame is extinguished. |
Specifications
| Brand | Bosch |
| Model | PPP6A6I40 |
| Product Type | Hob |
| Series | Series 6 |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Surface | Tempered glass, black |
| Frame Type | Frameless — flush or surface mounted |
| Number of Burners | 4 |
| Burner Configuration | Right rear: 3 kW high-speed; left front and left rear: 1.75 kW standard; right front: 1 kW economy |
| Total Gas Connection Rating | 7.5 kW |
| Flame Control | FlameSelect — nine precisely defined flame levels |
| Ignition | Knob ignition — push and turn the control dials |
| Controls | Front-mounted full-metal dials, removable for cleaning |
| Pan Supports | Separable cast iron with rubber feet, dishwasher-suitable |
| Safety | Flame failure safety device on all burners |
| Gas Type | Pre-set for natural gas H/E/(L) 20 (25) mbar; LPG nozzle set included (G30/31, 28-30/37 mbar) |
| Appliance Width | 59.0 cm |
| Dimensions | H 5.4 x W 59.0 x D 52.0 cm |
| Niche Size Required | H 4.5 x W 56 x D 48-49 cm |
| Minimum Worktop Thickness | 20 mm (30 mm for flush installation) |
| Electrical Connection | 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 A fuse; no plug fitted — connection by an electrician |
| Power Cord | 1 m |
| Weight | 16.7 kg |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
The Verdict
Strengths
- FlameSelect with nine defined flame levels
- Four burners rated 7.5 kW in total
- Black tempered glass, frameless, flush or surface mounted
- Removable full-metal control dials for easier cleaning
- Separable cast iron supports, dishwasher-suitable
- Flame failure safety device on every burner
- LPG conversion nozzle set supplied
Considerations
- The four burners top out at 3 kW; there is no dedicated wok burner in this 60cm layout.
- Flush installation requires a worktop at least 30 mm thick; surface mounting needs 20 mm, so check your counter before ordering.
- No plug is fitted. The 220-240 V supply must be wired into a 3 A fused connection by a qualified electrician.
What's in the Box
- Gas hob x1
- LPG conversion nozzle set x1
- Installation/user manual x1
