Customer Reviews for Bosch - 800 Series 1.6 Cu. Ft. Convection Built-In Microwave with Sensor Cooking - Stainless Steel
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Constant Problems with door switches
on June 30, 2026
Posted by: Jord
This will now be the fourth time in 7 years that I am having to pull the unit out of the cabinet and replace faulty door switches. If you get so lucky to blow a certain 1 of the 3 switches, it also takes out a small fuse in the rear control board, so you get to replace that too. You would think in the last few years they would design a more robust door switch. Now the wheels are getting worn on the turntable and spark if there is not enough in the microwave to absorb all the energy. Very dissappointed in this Bosch product, will not be using Bosch ovens/microwaves for future house installations.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like having the speed oven built into the wall, looking like a double oven with the other regular oven below. It functions well, powerful microwave and is convenient to have an extra warming oven or extra oven for baking for large gatherings of family and friends.
This is a great oven that is very versatile and easy to program. The problem is that it is chronically unreliable. The electrical switches (switch group 12038730 according to our repairman) burn out a couple of times each year. We are now on our 7th burn-out, awaiting parts and repair since the unit was installed. The unit is also integrated with a Bosch Convection Oven (Model HBL8454UC/02), so that is also out of service when the switch group burns out. We have all Bosch appliances in our kitchen and we like them all. But the chronic unreliability of the Speed Oven due to poor design of the electrical wiring system (our repairman's observation) spoils our ability to use the kitchen at all some times. We are now awaiting repair for the 7th time and are likely to have to cancel our family Easter plans as a reult of this fail.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from bosch-home.comBy BE, CS, March 23, 2026
Hi, thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear about your experience with your speed oven. We understand our team has requested documentation so we may review for any assistance available outside the warranty period. Thank you.
Disappointing Quality –Bosch 800 Series Speed Oven
on February 5, 2026
Posted by: Disappointed Customer
Purchased the Speed Oven 5 years ago, needed to replace the Control Board, I very expensive repair. Reading other reviews realizing how common a problem it is. I expected so much more from Bosch. Very disappointing. Not sure I would buy another Bosch product.
Hoping for the best, our last microwavy(Bosch) had many issues, thanks to the support offered. We had it for 10 years! The technology has changed and so far we still love our Bosch!