I had a gas cooktop, hated it, smelled of gas when you turned it on. Spill over's were common, could not regulate heat easily. Decided to go looking, even looked at electric, leaning towards that. Saw this model, loved the sleek looking design! It is a Dream cooktop, easy to control heat. We also have Bosch washer and dryer set, very happy with the Brand. I would rate this cooktop a 10. Thank you for making such a great lookng cooktop, easy to clean, easy to control heat, very happy with it.