Product review (1 stars): This is flat out poor design. We paid the typical $1
We are now in need of a second replacement for our glass cooktop in less than 6 months because of glass bottles simply tipping over and cracking the edge. Nothing dropped, no force, they just gently tipped over. One time was bringing in groceries, the second time was wiping the unit and a bottle was next to the stove. Careless you say? No! We have been waiting 13 years for this kitchen remodel and have babied every appliance. This is flat out poor design. We paid the typical $1,000 +/- for the original unit which is a Bosch 800 series 30", then had to pay $350+ to have the glass replaced (discounted by Bosch...but should have been free). With this second break in less than 6 months we are looking at other options. The design, while sleek and attractive, is SO very poor with no protective edge around the glass. A simple protective strip (metal? something black connected to the glass?) around the edge would suffice or possibly the option with stainless edges that went all the way around the unit (the front and back stainless strip is useless if something hits the sides). We had our first unit less than 2 months when it broke. And now less than 6 months after the first break we're facing the same problem? Not ok Bosch.....