A:AnswerI installed this myself. It can stand alone and function, but the sides are not finished, so it would look bad. Plus, the glass overhangs the countertop by about 1/2 inch on each side. Overall we love this and we have had it about a year. It is better than the induction oven we replaced.
A:AnswerIt does make sound but I do not find it disturbing or objectionable. I read reviews before purchasing this range as well as reviews for a couple of other brands. Unfortunately there is so much information online that it seems if we avoid everything with any reviews which may be negative for any reason we would never buy anything. I considered all of the reviews that I had read and bought this range in Fall 2017. I have not regretted it.
A:AnswerI measure it to be 28 1/2” deep plus 1 3/4” more to handle. It sticks out about 5” from my cabinets and that includes the handle.
3 1/4” if you don’t include the handle.
A:AnswerHi Freckles. Thank you for your question. The overall appliance dimensions are 35 1/2"–37" H x 31 1/2"W x 28 7/8" D. The required cutout dimensions are 35 1/2"–37" H x 30" W x 25" D. The portion of the range that slides in is 30" The sides are designed to overhang the countertop a slight bit to avoid spillage between cabinets and the range. It also is a bit deeper in the front to give a built-in look.
A:AnswerYes, there is a panel lock button on the front. You have to hold it for three seconds to lock or unlock, so thats probably just what you are looking for. We love this stove. It is better than the convention unit we replaced it for.
A:AnswerI don't own a Bosch (am considering it) but I do know that on our older electric stove, the two coil front burner does exactly the same thing. It seems to be normal functionality.
A:AnswerHi there, thank you for your question regarding Model:HEI8046U. Not certain what volume you are referring to, however, on some models, the convection fan will run while the oven is preheating
for the bake mode. This is normal. Slide-in models also have a cooling fan that runs during every cooking mode. If this is not what you mean by volume, please reach out to our Customer Support Team at 1-800-944-2904 for additional help with your question.