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Bosch - Benchmark Series 29.8" Built-In Electric Convection Double Wall Oven - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4
(29 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 29 reviews
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Star
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70%of customers recommend this product.
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16 out of
23)
Customer Reviews for Bosch - Benchmark Series 29.8" Built-In Electric Convection Double Wall Oven - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful Design; Great Features!
on May 2, 2018
Posted by: RandyFL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We're surprised at the negative reviews. Our unit was installed a few weeks ago and so far, we love it! Hopefully, we'll feel that way in 5-10 years from now. It looks awesome and has many great features, some of which we haven't tried yet. It is super easy to use. The advanced features that we have used are pretty intuitive. We feel we definitely made a great choice in choosing Bosch and this specific combination oven.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bosch-home.com
Customer Rating
4
Bosch Combination Oven
on January 22, 2021
Posted by: Mike
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have only had this appliance about a month but we are very happy with it so far. The oven although the outer dimensions are the same as our old GE, the size and shape of the oven itself is larger by about 20 percent. It heat up to temperature quickly and cools down quickly when turned off. We have found that food cooks quicker in it compared to our old oven and we believe that the reason is that the cooking temperature is more accurate than our old oven. We are very happy with the oven.
Like most people we use the convection microwave more than the oven and we have been happy with this part of the appliance as well. Since we have only had the combo a short time we have not had many opportunities to use the microwave as a convection oven but we are looking forward to doing so.
We have identified a couple of things we don't like and that is what stopped me from giving the appliance 5 stars. First, the microwave is the upper appliance as expected but the door only opens from the top, not from the side like most microwave ovens. That makes it somewhat awkward to put food in as you have to reach a long way to get it on to the rotating plate. My wife and I are short and it is a stretch to put a plate of food into the appliance and then remove it after cooking. I keep a small step stool handy for that purpose. Second, the microwave came with a detail operational guide for its use. The oven did not. When I contacted Bosch I was told the oven's instruction manual is only available online as a PDF document so I had to print 40 pages in order to have a copy in the kitchen while we learned all the various functions of the new oven. Lastly, we have a concern that if one of the appliances needs to be replaced at some point we would be forced to replace both. Hopefully that won't happen.
Like most people we use the convection microwave more than the oven and we have been happy with this part of the appliance as well. Since we have only had the combo a short time we have not had many opportunities to use the microwave as a convection oven but we are looking forward to doing so.
We have identified a couple of things we don't like and that is what stopped me from giving the appliance 5 stars. First, the microwave is the upper appliance as expected but the door only opens from the top, not from the side like most microwave ovens. That makes it somewhat awkward to put food in as you have to reach a long way to get it on to the rotating plate. My wife and I are short and it is a stretch to put a plate of food into the appliance and then remove it after cooking. I keep a small step stool handy for that purpose. Second, the microwave came with a detail operational guide for its use. The oven did not. When I contacted Bosch I was told the oven's instruction manual is only available online as a PDF document so I had to print 40 pages in order to have a copy in the kitchen while we learned all the various functions of the new oven. Lastly, we have a concern that if one of the appliances needs to be replaced at some point we would be forced to replace both. Hopefully that won't happen.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bosch-home.com
Customer Rating
5
No lack of features
on April 24, 2018
Posted by: ALS2011
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had my ovens for about 3 yrs, I bake n cook plenty, I will have both ovens going at the same time , I could not imagine working with anything less! I love this oven!! We will be redoing our kitchen in Canada and it will have the same ovens, we also installed the Bosch Induction cook top, which is amazing also!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bosch-home.com
Customer Rating
5
I love this oven set
on December 11, 2018
Posted by: priceybw1
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We specifically wanted this oven set and haven’t been disappointed. It is very precise, easy to access and clean and reliable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bosch-home.com
Customer Rating
4
Lovin this oven
on October 23, 2019
Posted by: Cook
I really do love this combination unit. The large oven door window is especially nice. My only complaint is that I can barely hear the buzzer signaling cooking time is complete. I have hearing issues so can barely hear it. I need to use my phone as a timer.
Written by a customer while visiting bosch-home.com
Customer Rating
5
Love this oven
on May 30, 2020
Posted by: Jfitzy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great oven combo - the big oven is very powerful with a fast preheat and excellent convection fans. Very nice looking. The small oven is a little hard to clean the back which gets dirty if you have kids that microswave a lot of stuff.
Written by a customer while visiting bosch-home.com
Customer Rating
2
Still using it but not liking it
on November 12, 2020
Posted by: notsohappyguy
Microwave display has failed twice. Original part no longer available (wonder why); replacement part # very hard to find.
Unit seems to have low power; radiant cooking is too slow to be useful.
Both ovens pour massive heat into kitchen. Mounted on wall to garage but no practical way to vent oven cabinet anywhere but out the front into kitchen.
Only 4.5 yrs old but we will be replacing soon with a competitors' model.
Unit seems to have low power; radiant cooking is too slow to be useful.
Both ovens pour massive heat into kitchen. Mounted on wall to garage but no practical way to vent oven cabinet anywhere but out the front into kitchen.
Only 4.5 yrs old but we will be replacing soon with a competitors' model.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting bosch-home.com
Customer Rating
5
A real winner
on September 22, 2021
Posted by: Demanding Customer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have had several high end brands of ovens over the years and have found this design to be superior in many ways. Both upper and lower have separate oven cook mode selectors that are intuitive and easy to read. The interior lighting is excellent and what more can be said about the quick preheat - unbelievable. Internal heat temperatures are consistent making multishelf baking and cooking a breeze. Shelving is easy to remove and clean. The info center chiming is audible but not annoying. The oven appearance is modern but blends well with our more traditional style. The oven configuration allowed us to install with minimal changes to the existing cabinetry. Great product in both design and performance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bosch-home.com