Customer Reviews for Bosch 800 Series 30 in Built-In Smart Combination Electric Convection Wall Oven w/ Self-Clean and Microwave in Stainless Steel

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I do not like that the clock on the microwave oven does not stay bright, you cannot even see it. The clock on the oven stays bright all the time. I have seen other reviews from older microwaves that had the same issue and am am surprised Bosch has not fixed the problem.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this appliance!! All of the extra bells and whistles really make it a joy to use.

I've had this oven for a few months how. Bottom oven and top oven have two completely separate sets of controls; I don't like that, but realize that's probably the most efficient way for Bosch to make and sell this "combo" oven product. Worse than not having integrated controls, there is total inconsistency between the top and bottom ovens. The interfaces look very similar, but function completely differently in ways that continually cause irritation for a new owner. Some major annoyances: 1. I set the time on the bottom oven using 24hr time, as is my preference. Then I go to set the time on the top and realize it has no option for 24hr time. ...so the two displays each display the time differently - dumb! ...and why am I having to set the time twice for a "single appliance" anyway?!? 2. Bottom oven has "smart" controls via the Bosch app, aka Home Connect. I think: it maybe useful occasionally for pre-heating, checking if I left the oven on, etc. However, the top oven has no support for this whatsoever. Really dumb in my opinion for them to go to the trouble of building Home Connect in, but only for one of the two ovens. 3. I go to use the "warming" feature of the upper oven. Strangely, I can turn it on and off, but I can't see a way to put it on a timer. Of course, they must provide that basic capability, right? nope. no timer function for the "oven" features (aside from microwave, that is) on the upper oven - basically you can turn it on and turn it off, but not put it on a timer. Same applies when using the upper convection oven. Doh! This single non-feature (had I known about it before buying) would have been enough to make me NOT buy this unit - I can't believe how dumb it is to have an oven with an elaborate touch-panel and electronic controls and not implement such a simple feature as a TIMER!! My little countertop toaster oven has this feature! Come on, guys. These obvious design flaws or oversights or whatever you want to call them are disappointing because the overall look and quality of finish and materials on the product seems pretty good otherwise.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this oven. It is quiet and has so many features that really elevate its performance. I especially like the preheat function, that lets you preheat from your phone. As with the warming overn, it has a Sabbath mode, which I find to be very cool. Love the design of the appliance as well.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We're really enjoying our combo oven / microwave in our new condo. Our Bosch appliances are beautiful in their simplicity. Both are quiet and "get right down to work." We've only been using them for 3 months, but have had no problems with either.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We previously had a whirlpool stovetop/oven. I loved the convection setting and used it all the time. So although the Bosch wall oven is nice I'm still trying to figure out the convection bake setting. It will preheat to 25 degrees less than what you set it for supposedly because the oven heats more quickly with the fan. But I have found this to not be consistently the case. A loaf of bread was not done in the center on the lower temp. So I'm just setting it up 25 degrees to make it preheat to the temp recipe calls for. It's been a bit of a challenge when baking.

One day into my new oven (HBL87M53UC), and I've discovered that the kitchen timer can only be set for hours and minutes - no seconds! I can't set my cookie time of 6 minutes 30 seconds. I can't set my egg boiling time, my popcorn time - the worthless timer compromises every other function of this expensive oven! I couldn't believe it, so I immediately called Bosch, and it was confirmed - you can only set to the whole minute. Deal breaker - except that I already bought it without imagining that I'd better make sure the timer could be set properly. So disappointed that I supposedly upgraded from my Kitchen Aid which was fabulous until it died. I'm assuming the oven will work fine, but at this price point, why in the world would a simple function like a timer be so sub-par?

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great oven/microwave combination! Very easy to use and very sleek looking!