Landlords and property managers are the people most likely to own a NEM5466UC. Bosch designed this compact radiant electric cooktop, from the 500 Series, for a 24 inch opening, and it has a 23 inch black ceramic glass top and residual heat indicators.
In a rental the difficulty is rarely mechanical. A flat ceramic surface resembles counter space, so people set things down on it. A plastic container left on a zone that still carries residual heat melts into the glass, and removing melted plastic from ceramic is delicate work that must be done while the surface is warm.
After heavy use elements can fail, and spills or condensation can lock the touch controls. At a visit we check the glass for damage, test each element and the panel, and say plainly what is wear and what is misuse, with the price in writing before any work.
Switch the zone off and, while the glass is still warm, carefully lift the plastic with a plastic-safe scraper. Waiting until it hardens makes it much harder.
That it is not counter space: the surface stays hot for a long time, and the residual heat indicator shows when it is safe. That one note prevents most damage.
Condensation or a leftover spill on the touch area can cause it. Dry the panel thoroughly and try again. If it keeps happening, the panel should be inspected.
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.