If you don't vent the microwave outside the vent picks up nothing. You have to remove the carbon filter to get any sort of suction.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from bosch-home.comBy CS, RH, June 5, 2025
Hi MegMike, thanks for sharing your review. We apologize if your Bosch microwave hasn't met your expectations. Your feedback is invaluable, and we appreciate you sharing your concerns. If you need assistance, please reach out to our customer care team at 1-800-944-2904 or BoschCare@bshg.com. Thank you for being a valued Bosch customer!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have bought Bosch all my life, they never let me down. From Customer service to the appliances I buy! I bought the 800 series microwave and love it! I bought the refrigerator with the wine storage drawer and electric convection oven and dishwasher and they are all great!! The dishwasher is very quiet. Thank you Bosch!
Warning, My HMV8054U was just installed, yes it's a combination microwave and convection but you cannot use both features together for a combination cooking mode!! I didn't understand that. I bought the Bosch microwave to go with a new Bosch Dual Fuel stove. Combination cooking was a key feature for me. I'm very dissapointed in the purchase.
Response from bosch-home.comBy CM, CS, June 9, 2025
Hi, thanks for your review. At Bosch, we strive to provide the high level of quality and reliability our products are known for, and we're very sorry to hear this model has not met your expectations. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and will be shared with the appropriate teams for further review and consideration. For any product-related inquiries, feel free to call Customer Care at 800-944-2904 for real-time support. Thank you.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a replacement unit I purchased because the first one broke after 6 years. The microwave function ceased to work and repeatly tripped the breaker at the main electrical panel.
Response from bosch-home.comBy BE, CS, May 12, 2025
Hi, thank you for your review. We understand repairs outside the warranty period are disappointing, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We encourage you to connect with a Bosch authorized service provider in your area to assist with repairs. If we may help answer any questions, connect with us at 800-944-2904 or BoschCare@BSHG.com. Thank you.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like my new Bosch OTR Microwave. The controls are intuitive and I find myself using more of the features than on my previous oven.