Bosch - 500 Series 24" 2.8 Cu. Ft. Built-In Single Electric Wall Oven with True Convection - Stainless Steel

This oven is soooo incredibly difficult to use. Even Bosch themselves cannot figure out how to use it…

In the 2-1/2 months since this oven was installed, I’ve really only used the good old fashioned Bake mode. Functionally, it’s well built and works fine. My reasons for rating it only 4 stars are: (1) I guess that, like any oven that doesn’t provide a vent to the outside, the only place to exhaust the hot, humid air is out the front. So standing directly in front of it gets you a hot breeze. OK, don’t spend al lot of time standing in front of the oven. But open the oven to check, adjust or remove something, the fan blows the hot, moist air right in your face—maybe even fogging your glasses. Really, Bosch, why not have an interlock to shut off the fan when the door is opened? (2) At least on mine, that fan has a moaning whine. I’ll probably put in a service call on this after I’ve used more of the features. (3) The clock/timer is pretty small and has only three buttons to do everything. Plan on keeping the manual handy. There’s plenty of room on the controls area of the front of the oven, so why not provide an easier to use clock/timer, Bosch. Maybe one that gets the time automatically, so I don’t have to check that manual to reset it for the daylight saving time changes?

This oven is a very easy to use. A couple of minor observations. The temperature knob has limited numbers so it's a bit of a guessing game to decide what the temp is. I ordered another rack as it comes with one, but with convection you can cook multiple dishes so an extra rack is helpful. The sound of the timer going off is fairly quiet and does not ring for long but a regular kitchen timer is useful. Overall, I'm loving this oven. I'd give it 4.5 stars

Converted from gas to electric oven. Was in need of a specific size oven because of remodel and didn’t want to blow the budget. Found this electric oven and was pleasantly surprised by the reviews. So far it has been a good fit. It easy to use once you watch the videos in line. I’m hoping it doesn’t break down and that it will last a long time.

This is a great oven for the kitchen gourmet. I like it better than any I have owned before.