Excellent detailed review! Buying a new oven after 20 yrs and the choices are overwhelming. So appreciate people like this who make intelligent reviews that allow you to choose wisely. Many thanks!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Many thanks for making this comprehensive review of this oven which inspired me to get the same one when my old oven finally died. I'm really happy with it. It's definitely the best oven I've ever had. You deserve commission from Bosch!
Thanks! I did contact BOSCH and they sent me some freebies as a thank you for doing the reviews. I am supposed to be on their review panel, but as of yet, I have not been sent anything. Thanks for your feedback!
Thanks soooo much for doing these reviews!!! Can't believe the company doesn't produce these sorts of reviews for their products. They would sell alot more!
Just had a new kitchen fitted and got this oven but the steam version too. Thanks for the great reviews you have done on this series 8 oven it definitely helped me and my fiancé decide that we would have this installed in our kitchen
You sir, mentioned everything about that oven series I've been wondering about (and searching for for ages). Also I could keep on listening to your voice and gestures for ages.
Thank you for this excellent review of a product that I will need to replace as well. I also am a fan of Bosch appliances and have had good results with all of the. Now it is time to update the hob and oven. Reading the Bosch website info makes all the products so alluring and the more money you spend the better the appliance sounds. This video and especially the follow-up are just so objective and provided all the information that I needed. Bosch is extremely costly here where I live and spending that amount of money on the oven that has some minor flaws, that might turn into major issues after the warranty has expired, is a big NO NO. Also love your accent, that if I have to guess is from the Midlands.
Thanks for the response :-). Glad I could help.... yet you are spot on with the accent (although I dont think of having one myself) Nottingham born and bred here :-)
I just had a new kitchen fitted and have the steam version of this oven. Have only just started to use it but first impressions are it's pretty amazing. Cant believe how cool it is on the outside. Haven't baked with it yet, used the steam function of home connect but from what I have seen it's really good. The steam version I have has rails on top and bottom and does have lights all the way down each side.
Hey! I have ordered the version without steam and I have a few weeks to consider upgrading before delivery. The price difference is pretty steep for just steam and the rails. Is the steam function useful for you?
@@djalil_YT I've never used the steam function. As an oven though it's great, everything comes out perfect. Only gripe is the dial, sometomes you need to take it off / on to keep it moving. It's only magnets though.
Really informative review. The difference in temperature option for pizza is because what temperature you want actually depends on how thick your dough is and how much toppings you have on the pizza. To be able to adjust the temperature is great.
Thank you for your review. You explained the features of this oven very well. It's helped me to decide to go ahead and purchase it - although I think I will upgrade to steam one - as I looked and the lights are indeed on the side. I think that will be better than the light on the top. Can't wait to get cooking!
Hi! There isn’t an actual dehydration setting, but the manual shows you what setting to use if you did want to dehydrated things. There is an assist feature for meringues though which I have used and works well.
Hi! Using 4D hot air the lowest temp is 30C... and it goes up in 1 degree increments up to 100C, then it jumps up in 5C increments at a time. So yes, it can do 52C if you want it :-)
Hi mate. Pyrolisys is for once or twice a year. It goes up to 500°C and reduces the lifespan of the oven. I would suggest to clean it using some traditional methods. Happy cooking. All the best.
Fantastic video (and the subsequent ones). I agree with others; there should be more videos like this for home appliances. I'm coming from the world of PCs, where there are thorough reviews and benchmarks for any modern hardware on the market; why does something like this not exist for home appliances? So thank you! And one question regarding controls: I'm split between this model and the one with only the circle in the middle and the screen inside, but the controls on the sides are single-touch buttons instead of a screen (e.g., model HBG675BB1). Did you have the chance/consider one of those, and have any experience with that kind of control? This wide (actually 3 part) touchscreen looks fancy and self-explanatory but seeing the issues you had with it, I'm wondering if, in day-to-day usage, the models with fixed touch buttons could be easier to use.
Hi, I would probably just use 4D hot air. It’s my normal go to setting. Just check the recipe or packaging as you need to set the temperature stated for a fan over, normally lower.
Thank you so much for this great video. I had to learn the hard way..out of the book !! Took a while .. wondering if you can help me out.. i have a bosh oven, like yours and all of the right hand settings do not work... do you have any idea how I can fix, I have tried all ... thank you in advance.
Hi, I have found that if i really make sure the touch screen is as clean and grease free as possible, it works ok, I polish it with window cleaner and that seems to get it sparkling and working. However i still have issues sometimes even after cleaning, I think mine maybe slightly faulty? If cleaning does not solve your problem it sounds more serious, especially if the whole side has failed? When did you get it, Bosch should come and fix it if you contact them? I am tempted to get the to look at mine while it’s still under warranty.
@@everythingandthekitchensink thank you so very much for getting back to me ... I think I do need someone to look at it. I'm going to check my warranty but I think its not covered now It will cost me 170$ before they even look at it ... im really annoyed by this, you know how costly they are & this should not happen when it's only about 3 years old... thank you again..you really do an amazing job on explaining all.
Very nice oven. The only thing I don't like is that it takes several seconds to switch on after you press the on button. That is going to quickly get annoying. Being able to start preheating the oven immediately may be the only advantage of having a cheap oven.
Thank you very much for the great review. I have just bought one and I read in the instructions that it is not possible to use silicone molds because it can damage the sensors. Do you have any information about that ? For me it's a pity for a such expensive oven !
Hi yes this is correct, you should not use any silicon bakeware. Not sure exactly why, maybe it releases something that can Damage the moisture sensors ? Or perhaps it’s just because silicon cookware reacts differently to heat and means the auto programs won’t fully cook correctly?
@@everythingandthekitchensink Thank you very much for your answer. I think it's probably that it releases something because they are talking about damaging the sensor even if it's not used. Who knows ! Thanks again for your review and your quick answer.
Thank you! I was looking before I purchased it and could not find anything that was long enough or included enough detail, so hopefully I have filled that void!
Hi there, I have the HBG672B.1 and I cannot figure out how to turn ON the chime to indicate the temperature has been reached. do you have any information in this regard? much appreciated!
I have the same oven but I still can’t figure out how to turn the light on without the oven working. So if I want to proof a dough and I want to put it inside the oven with lights on, I still can’t do that and thats a big CON to me. If you figured it out I would appreciate your help.
Hi, thanks. Siemens, Neff and Bosch are the same company and I have noticed their dishwashers are very similar (especially Bosch/Siemens). The ovens have similar technology but are more different than the other items. The Siemens brand tend to go for the more techie side, Bosch the middle ground and Neff the most practical and 'basic' of the brands. The top end Siemens ovens have full touch screens and not moving parts like the Bosch one I have.
HI! I keep planning to do a follow up... just not had chance yet. I am still very happy with it, but I have noticed a few small issues - however nothing that would put me off getting one. Hopefully I get chance this week to shoot a quick update video!
Had this 7 years great oven, the long life lights are dim and blinking, Im thinking its gonna cost almost half the oven as I can see a side access panel with oven out, manual says call a technician to sort the lights out
That’s a pain! You can always see. Just be aware that Bosch have a steep call out fee regardless of what it costs to fix the problem. I had them come out to look at my tumble dryer.
Thanks I bought one recently. I’m finding it’s not easy to use to technical for me. How do you know when the oven has reached the temperature you set? I’ve also bumped the control panel unknowingly when cooking on the cooktop and changed the setting.
I find its always best to turn on 'fast preheat', that way you hear a PING when its reached temperature. Otherwise, if you look inside the circle screen you will see red line that gradually increases until the oven has reached the set temp - ideally they should have a message on screen saying 'preheating' like other ovens I have seen, but on well, maybe with a software upgrade? You could always turn on the child lock once you have setup the cooking programme - if you think in the future there is a risk of you bumping the screen?
Hi, I must thank you a lot, your rewiev is the best! Really turned me on this oven:) and I would like to ask, what do you say about steam cooking like with HSG636XS6 ? I think its the same model like yours, correct? And what about that temperature probe, still have issues you mentioned in next video? Also I hate you :D cos that oven costs a lot more than I wanted to spend, but now, I must have it! :D THANK YOU and keep goin great work!
All good thanks for asking! Not required the support service yet so can’t really comment. The touch screen still plays up from time to time but nothing that is really causing a problem.
Hi, it acts up from time to time but not a major problem, it has not got any worse and I think the issue is if you allow the screen to get a little greasy, if its clean it works.
Aysha Umar hi! Yes a standard 40cm sheet pan fits perfectly. The universal pan included is slightly larger though if you use it as cooking space. The actual width inside the oven is about 46 cm so you could play around with it a little.
Hi, lovely review, but can it bake in stages in different temperatures? Like, you start at 250C for the first 10 minutes, then 180C for the next 10 and then 150C for 15 minutes?
Hi, as far as I can work out...no, you can't do this. You can set a timer etc and then adjust the temperature yourself, but this is the same on any oven.
Informative video, thanks for sharing. Question; the smart cook features are great if you are only cooking a singular dish, but say you want to start cooking your meat, add the roast vegetables and then finally your yorkshires, I assume you have to resume back to conventional settings such as 4D? I have probably answered my own question but keen to learn how you manage a similar situation. Thanks
Hi! I had the same thought as you before I brought the oven - the solution would be to get two! (I wish I had the space, and money!) I have only cooked a few things using the assist feature - fresh lasagna, pizza, cake, oven chips and roast chicken with meat probe - all turned out perfectly but they were all cooked individually. What I tend to do with a roast is use 4D hot air and cook it all together, remove the meat to rest and blast the heat higher to finish off roast potatoes - only cooked premade Yorkshires, I think it might be more difficult with the whole 'not opening the oven' bit if doing homemade Yorkshires. This method works but does not use any of the special features of the oven of course. I think if you were lucky enough to have two ovens you could easily use one for the assist feature to cook the meat and the other to do everything else using 4D hot air. Not tried it yet, but the assist feature to roast a top rump beef joint uses 4D hot air anyway and takes well over an hour - so technically you could bung in the roast potatoes around the joint and just blast it hotter at the end while the meat is resting to crisp up. THANKS FOR THE QUESTION :-)
Hi there, great review, thanks for the details. Quick question for you now that you've lived with the oven for a while, how highly do you value the Bosch Assist/Perfect Bake/Perfect Roast features? The reason for asking is I'm deciding between this oven and an identical model with the exception of those features. I'm tempted by this one but am wary that I may be buying gadgets for the sake of it that I may not really use after I get over the novelty :)
HI! I try and use the assist functions where I can, however I don't use them as much as I thought I would. Not because they are no good, but just because I tend to cook more than one thing at once and it can be difficult to cook with assist at the same time as something else. I would trust perfect bake, but I am regular baker so tend to use the oven as a normal oven. The meat probe is excellent and I use that lots. Honestly... it does not get used that much... so I would say go for the other model.
@@everythingandthekitchensink That's funny, after the first paragraph I thought you were recommending it and then there was the plot twist at the end! Right now there's a special on the meat probe model that makes the price difference only $14. Given it's usually an $800 difference I think I'll go for the meat probe model. Thanks again for the advice.
Thanks for your review! I love your detailed description!!! I've read in other reviews that there are some issues with the temperature accuracy. Some reviews state that the temperature in the oven is usually higher than the settings. Have you noticed any temperature problems?
Hi, I have actually not checked the temp, with my old oven I always used an oven thermometer but didn't bother with this one because I hoped it would be right? I might give it a check now and see. However, I have not had any issues with baking and cooking various things yet.
great video! thanks for posting. You help me a lot see the features of the oven. One question if i could ask, does it airfty ? ( like chicken, or french potatoes)?
Hi, Airfty? Do you mean AirFry?? It has HOT AIR ROASTING... but this is just the top element on and the fan on. Its not like an AirFry/Activefry thing.
Hi! Yes... Perfect Roast and Bake are part of Assist feature. If you select a cake from Assist it will most likely use the baking sensor to cook it automatically. Perfect roast is slightly different - there are assist options for different meats, but if you put the meat probe in the oven it activites the perfect roast - it will cook automatically again until the meat/fish is cooked. Hope that helps :-)
Great review, I saw it was some time ago you made it. Are you still happy with the product and are there still problems with the responsiveness of the touch?
Hi, yes I am still very happy with it. The touch menu can sometimes be an issue but more often it works fine - I have found that you just need to keep the screen very clean and make sure you do not have greasy or wet fingers when using the screen. The oven is working fine!
@@everythingandthekitchensink thanks mate, did some black Friday shopping today and went for the series 8 oven & microwave. Your review made the choice easier. Keep it up 🙏👍
Hello, as this is a totally independent oven from the hob I believe you can use whatever you like. I would double check the allowance if you intend to put the hob over the top of the oven, I think you are totally fine with gas, but I only have electric so you would need to check.
Hi, I actually do not have the steam version of this oven. But from what I understand all models have the metal ring on the front to make adjustments and change settings etc.
@@everythingandthekitchensink in my case, the metal ring is missing. After I contact my local reseller, they said it is a parts come separately with the oven. It should be in a packing which need to be installed ourselves. They said they may miss this parts in the parking. However, I suspect that it is a broken unit without a metal ring. I just want to verify if same thing happen on your unit
@@jasonlcl It should definitely have the control ring installed already, its a major piece and without it you can not use the oven? It does not need installing yourself, it should be already on there? It looks like they have sent you a until missing parts, I would send it back ASAP.
Thank you for a great review of the product. I'm refitting my new kitchen and am leaning towards purchasing three ovens from the 8 series. 2 singles (one with the steam) and a combi. It would be really interesting to know how you feel about the oven a few months in. This was one of the reviews that o this oven out there so thank you ever so much for taking the time to one. Is there going to be a follow on review on this?
Hi! Thanks for your feedback! I am planning to do a follow up video soon. But overall I am still very much impressed with it. The cleaning function works pretty well, its a shame the oven shelves are not made out of the same metal as the ones you can keep in during the clean cycle. The bulb did go, a few days after cleaning, so I had to buy a new one, so far this is working. I baked a cake the other day using the bake feature, it displayed an error and I had to reset the oven, it then worked fine after. I had a software update a week ago that went fine, although I would like to have known what the update actually did. Apart from that its worked really well. I cooked some jacket potatoes using the assist feature and first time they were fine, second time they needed a little longer really. I cooked a sirloin of beef using the meat probe, cooked it to 48C and it was actually perfect! So impressed with that. I would have liked to get the steam version, but my microwave has built in steam too and I don't really use it that much, so not that bothered that I didn't get it. Would love to have at least 2 ovens! Good luck with your kitchen remodel! I will hopefully post a follow up video in a week or so!
@@everythingandthekitchensink How do the software updates work? Thinking about buying the compact version of The Bosch or Siemens. Like the knob on the Siemens better but prefer the screens on the Bosch. You get a better overview. Only concern is the touch screen unresponsiveness. Thanks for the review btw. Not many real reviews out there.
Snoopy hi! As far as I can tell updates just happen as long as you have it turned on using the app. You can have it update without telling you or make it ask if it’s ok, like I do. I can’t seem to find out anywhere what the update actually changes, which is a shame!
@@everythingandthekitchensink Tfor the update. Am I guessing correctly that the software update is the home connect app, not the oven's firmware? And the app probably only works by creating an account with Bosh? Thinking about going for the biggest and baddest but I hate creating accounts to get functionality. Sounds like "yes you can buy our car", but you can't drive it unless you sell us your soul.
@@d.s.5515 Hi, No, the update is the ovens firmware (however I can't seem to find out what it actually updates which which is a shame - I hoped it would add extra assist functions but so far I have not noticed anything different) The app does require an account to register warranty etc, but I think you don't actually need to register to make it work. I setup ages ago because of the home connect on my washing machine so can't quite remember. I plan to do a follow up soon, now I have had it a while. Thanks!
SORRY for the late reply! I didn't get a notification that you sent a message? I am unsure if you can get them in Morocco? Bosch sell worldwide however? It maybe possible to purchase and get it shipped to Morocco, but I am really not sure. Sorry!
MaZEEZaM I have a follow up video of the cleaning cycle in action if you want to see it working. It’s really good. Only issue I had was the bulb burnt out about two days after doing the cleaning, and the oven was only a few weeks old, so hope it does not make a habit of doing that.
@@everythingandthekitchensink hmm, that would be annoying. I really like the idea of this cleaning mode and its on many ovens but I do worry that it would use a great deal of energy to perform the task.
@@MaZEEZaM Hi, sorry I thought I replied to you message last month.... the cleaning cycle is supposed to cost less than buying oven cleaning chemicals... so overall I think its a good deal. Although an extreme temp inside the oven, its suppose to not degrade the quality of the oven and last the lifetime of it (however long that is!) The only issue I had after using the cleaning cycle the first time - the bulb went and I had to buy a replacement!
Because I have a tiny kitchen and it’s very common for UK households to have the washing machine in the kitchen, not many of us have laundry rooms - I wish I had a bigger house!!
MaZEEZaM hi! They say not to do meat and fish because it’s basically warm air and bacteria could start to form, I think fish has a higher chance, if you defrosted and cooked straight away you might be ok.
Don’t touch this crap with a barge pole, the remote home connect software doesn’t work and constantly disconnects. We have two and both are shit with some kind of random generator that decides with it can be bothered to start or not even when physically standing in front of it using the manual buttons. He got it right it looks the part unfortunately that’s where it stops
Even Bosch itself do not provides this kind of practical detailed review like you.......we impressed.
Thank you! I enjoy my gadgets to talking about them is easy!
Excellent detailed review! Buying a new oven after 20 yrs and the choices are overwhelming. So appreciate people like this who make intelligent reviews that allow you to choose wisely. Many thanks!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you so much for the feedback.
Many thanks for making this comprehensive review of this oven which inspired me to get the same one when my old oven finally died. I'm really happy with it. It's definitely the best oven I've ever had. You deserve commission from Bosch!
Thanks! I did contact BOSCH and they sent me some freebies as a thank you for doing the reviews. I am supposed to be on their review panel, but as of yet, I have not been sent anything. Thanks for your feedback!
Thanks soooo much for doing these reviews!!! Can't believe the company doesn't produce these sorts of reviews for their products. They would sell alot more!
Thank you!! :-)
Just had a new kitchen fitted and got this oven but the steam version too. Thanks for the great reviews you have done on this series 8 oven it definitely helped me and my fiancé decide that we would have this installed in our kitchen
Thanks! Glad it helped!
You sir, mentioned everything about that oven series I've been wondering about (and searching for for ages). Also I could keep on listening to your voice and gestures for ages.
I was looking for the detailed review that is not in german and finally found one) Kudos to you!
Thanks! I only found them too before I purchased it. Glad its been of help!
Thank you for this excellent review of a product that I will need to replace as well. I also am a fan of Bosch appliances and have had good results with all of the. Now it is time to update the hob and oven. Reading the Bosch website info makes all the products so alluring and the more money you spend the better the appliance sounds. This video and especially the follow-up are just so objective and provided all the information that I needed. Bosch is extremely costly here where I live and spending that amount of money on the oven that has some minor flaws, that might turn into major issues after the warranty has expired, is a big NO NO. Also love your accent, that if I have to guess is from the Midlands.
Thanks for the response :-). Glad I could help.... yet you are spot on with the accent (although I dont think of having one myself) Nottingham born and bred here :-)
Great review, thank you very much. We just bought one and used your video to get a quick overview of all the options.
Rene glad I could help!!
Amazing way of presenting any product!
Thanks a lot and kudos to you !
THANKS :-)
Thank you for this! So helpful. Learned so much from this video that I couldn’t learn from going to several stores and websites!
Thanks!!
Thanks so much for your videos about this oven! I'll be receiving mine soon.
You are welcome!!
I just had a new kitchen fitted and have the steam version of this oven. Have only just started to use it but first impressions are it's pretty amazing. Cant believe how cool it is on the outside. Haven't baked with it yet, used the steam function of home connect but from what I have seen it's really good. The steam version I have has rails on top and bottom and does have lights all the way down each side.
Hey! I have ordered the version without steam and I have a few weeks to consider upgrading before delivery. The price difference is pretty steep for just steam and the rails. Is the steam function useful for you?
@@djalil_YT I've never used the steam function. As an oven though it's great, everything comes out perfect. Only gripe is the dial, sometomes you need to take it off / on to keep it moving. It's only magnets though.
@@ChipZilla69 Thanks for the reply! Can’t wait to start using it.
Really informative review. The difference in temperature option for pizza is because what temperature you want actually depends on how thick your dough is and how much toppings you have on the pizza. To be able to adjust the temperature is great.
MaZEEZaM cool, I am used to my old oven just being as hot as possible with a pizza stone in it, when using the pizza setting.
This has made my mind up to get the steam version of the Bosch oven thanks
Thanks!
Thank you for your review. You explained the features of this oven very well. It's helped me to decide to go ahead and purchase it - although I think I will upgrade to steam one - as I looked and the lights are indeed on the side. I think that will be better than the light on the top. Can't wait to get cooking!
You are more than welcome :-)
Thank you for such a great and useful review. Im looking to buy this oven and have just been doing some research. Thank you so much!
Best review for this oven! Hands down. 👏 👏
Great review thank you so much. Loved all the specific details you gave. Really appreciate it!!
Ignore that comment. Finger trouble. It was a very good review.
Great review we have bought 2 for our new kitchen, do they have a dehydration setting for meringues etc thanks in advance
Hi! There isn’t an actual dehydration setting, but the manual shows you what setting to use if you did want to dehydrated things. There is an assist feature for meringues though which I have used and works well.
Wel done! Just a question... Wich Is the lowest temperatur? it can reach 52° or Just 50 55 60 65 and so on.. thanks for your aswer.
Hi! Using 4D hot air the lowest temp is 30C... and it goes up in 1 degree increments up to 100C, then it jumps up in 5C increments at a time. So yes, it can do 52C if you want it :-)
Hi mate. Pyrolisys is for once or twice a year. It goes up to 500°C and reduces the lifespan of the oven. I would suggest to clean it using some traditional methods. Happy cooking. All the best.
Fantastic video (and the subsequent ones). I agree with others; there should be more videos like this for home appliances. I'm coming from the world of PCs, where there are thorough reviews and benchmarks for any modern hardware on the market; why does something like this not exist for home appliances? So thank you!
And one question regarding controls: I'm split between this model and the one with only the circle in the middle and the screen inside, but the controls on the sides are single-touch buttons instead of a screen (e.g., model HBG675BB1). Did you have the chance/consider one of those, and have any experience with that kind of control? This wide (actually 3 part) touchscreen looks fancy and self-explanatory but seeing the issues you had with it, I'm wondering if, in day-to-day usage, the models with fixed touch buttons could be easier to use.
What setting do you use just for cooking like a Kiev? I’ve just had one installed. Still getting used to it but your video has been very helpful!
Hi, I would probably just use 4D hot air. It’s my normal go to setting. Just check the recipe or packaging as you need to set the temperature stated for a fan over, normally lower.
Thanks mate. Awesome review. I am now going to buy one.
Great review, your presentation is excellent!
Thank you kindly!
Thank you so much for this great video. I had to learn the hard way..out of the book !! Took a while .. wondering if you can help me out.. i have a bosh oven, like yours and all of the right hand settings do not work... do you have any idea how I can fix, I have tried all ... thank you in advance.
Hi, I have found that if i really make sure the touch screen is as clean and grease free as possible, it works ok, I polish it with window cleaner and that seems to get it sparkling and working. However i still have issues sometimes even after cleaning, I think mine maybe slightly faulty?
If cleaning does not solve your problem it sounds more serious, especially if the whole side has failed? When did you get it, Bosch should come and fix it if you contact them? I am tempted to get the to look at mine while it’s still under warranty.
@@everythingandthekitchensink thank you so very much for getting back to me ... I think I do need someone to look at it. I'm going to check my warranty but I think its not covered now It will cost me 170$ before they even look at it ... im really annoyed by this, you know how costly they are & this should not happen when it's only about 3 years old... thank you again..you really do an amazing job on explaining all.
Yes ... get them to look before it runs out...
Very nice oven. The only thing I don't like is that it takes several seconds to switch on after you press the on button. That is going to quickly get annoying. Being able to start preheating the oven immediately may be the only advantage of having a cheap oven.
Thank you very much for the great review. I have just bought one and I read in the instructions that it is not possible to use silicone molds because it can damage the sensors. Do you have any information about that ? For me it's a pity for a such expensive oven !
Hi yes this is correct, you should not use any silicon bakeware. Not sure exactly why, maybe it releases something that can Damage the moisture sensors ?
Or perhaps it’s just because silicon cookware reacts differently to heat and means the auto programs won’t fully cook correctly?
@@everythingandthekitchensink Thank you very much for your answer. I think it's probably that it releases something because they are talking about damaging the sensor even if it's not used. Who knows ! Thanks again for your review and your quick answer.
Fantastic review, thank you
Thank you!
I have now ordered one after watching your other 2 reviews, on this oven will be delivered on Friday 😁😁
@@mandywhite6498 FAB! Im just cooking some jacket potatoes in mine :-)
Thank you so much for the excellent review 👍🏻
thanks!!! first real deep review on the tube ...
Thank you! I was looking before I purchased it and could not find anything that was long enough or included enough detail, so hopefully I have filled that void!
So useful. Thank you.
Hi there, I have the HBG672B.1 and I cannot figure out how to turn ON the chime to indicate the temperature has been reached. do you have any information in this regard? much appreciated!
Sorry I’m not sire about that one?
Great review, thank you for all the information
I have the same oven but I still can’t figure out how to turn the light on without the oven working. So if I want to proof a dough and I want to put it inside the oven with lights on, I still can’t do that and thats a big CON to me. If you figured it out I would appreciate your help.
Don’t think you can, unless you put it on plate warming perhaps which is a very low temp and might help with the proof.
Thanks for this great review! But I wonder, can I use it instead of microwave? Like can I reheat something from the fridge using it?
Hi, yes, however it wont be as fast too reheat. Sometimes I find reheating food in the oven is better than a quick zap in the microwave.
Thanks🥰
Great review! Is Siemens oven basically the same product as bosch oven?
Hi, thanks. Siemens, Neff and Bosch are the same company and I have noticed their dishwashers are very similar (especially Bosch/Siemens). The ovens have similar technology but are more different than the other items. The Siemens brand tend to go for the more techie side, Bosch the middle ground and Neff the most practical and 'basic' of the brands. The top end Siemens ovens have full touch screens and not moving parts like the Bosch one I have.
Great review - when’s the follow up review coming? It’ll to see if you are still happy with the oven.
HI! I keep planning to do a follow up... just not had chance yet. I am still very happy with it, but I have noticed a few small issues - however nothing that would put me off getting one. Hopefully I get chance this week to shoot a quick update video!
Hi thank you for great review . I just wanna ask. Cann we remove the tray when we want to clean it?
Hi, yes you can but it’s designed to be cleaned on the cycle so I always leave it it. You need to remove the metal shelves though.
Had this 7 years great oven, the long life lights are dim and blinking, Im thinking its gonna cost almost half the oven as I can see a side access panel with oven out, manual says call a technician to sort the lights out
That’s a pain! You can always see. Just be aware that Bosch have a steep call out fee regardless of what it costs to fix the problem. I had them come out to look at my tumble dryer.
Thanks I bought one recently. I’m finding it’s not easy to use to technical for me. How do you know when the oven has reached the temperature you set? I’ve also bumped the control panel unknowingly when cooking on the cooktop and changed the setting.
I find its always best to turn on 'fast preheat', that way you hear a PING when its reached temperature. Otherwise, if you look inside the circle screen you will see red line that gradually increases until the oven has reached the set temp - ideally they should have a message on screen saying 'preheating' like other ovens I have seen, but on well, maybe with a software upgrade?
You could always turn on the child lock once you have setup the cooking programme - if you think in the future there is a risk of you bumping the screen?
Hi, I must thank you a lot, your rewiev is the best! Really turned me on this oven:)
and I would like to ask, what do you say about steam cooking like with HSG636XS6 ? I think its the same model like yours, correct? And what about that temperature probe, still have issues you mentioned in next video? Also I hate you :D cos that oven costs a lot more than I wanted to spend, but now, I must have it! :D THANK YOU and keep goin great work!
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Hi I would like to know how your oven is working after 2 years of purchase. After sales service. And any problems you have faced. Thanks
All good thanks for asking! Not required the support service yet so can’t really comment. The touch screen still plays up from time to time but nothing that is really causing a problem.
@@everythingandthekitchensink thanks really appreciate.
Hi, is it still unresponsive one year later? I want to buy it but i am afraid about the TFT responsive. Good review!
Hi, it acts up from time to time but not a major problem, it has not got any worse and I think the issue is if you allow the screen to get a little greasy, if its clean it works.
@@everythingandthekitchensink Great! Thanks so much
Can I use it instead of microwave too?
I would also like to know - can't seem to find an answer online
good review, thanks for posting!
Hey thank you for the detailed video. I would like to know, what's the largest size pan that would fit in. A half sheet pan?
Aysha Umar hi! Yes a standard 40cm sheet pan fits perfectly. The universal pan included is slightly larger though if you use it as cooking space. The actual width inside the oven is about 46 cm so you could play around with it a little.
Hi, lovely review, but can it bake in stages in different temperatures? Like, you start at 250C for the first 10 minutes, then 180C for the next 10 and then 150C for 15 minutes?
Hi, as far as I can work out...no, you can't do this. You can set a timer etc and then adjust the temperature yourself, but this is the same on any oven.
awosme, needed it
I had a power outage after a severe storm.
Now my screen is in Chinese. I need it in English. How do I reset the screen please?
So helpful!!!!! Thank you so much! Do you know how to change the language?
Hi, you change the language in the menu, setup option. There are many different languages to pick from.
Informative video, thanks for sharing. Question; the smart cook features are great if you are only cooking a singular dish, but say you want to start cooking your meat, add the roast vegetables and then finally your yorkshires, I assume you have to resume back to conventional settings such as 4D? I have probably answered my own question but keen to learn how you manage a similar situation. Thanks
Hi! I had the same thought as you before I brought the oven - the solution would be to get two! (I wish I had the space, and money!)
I have only cooked a few things using the assist feature - fresh lasagna, pizza, cake, oven chips and roast chicken with meat probe - all turned out perfectly but they were all cooked individually.
What I tend to do with a roast is use 4D hot air and cook it all together, remove the meat to rest and blast the heat higher to finish off roast potatoes - only cooked premade Yorkshires, I think it might be more difficult with the whole 'not opening the oven' bit if doing homemade Yorkshires. This method works but does not use any of the special features of the oven of course.
I think if you were lucky enough to have two ovens you could easily use one for the assist feature to cook the meat and the other to do everything else using 4D hot air.
Not tried it yet, but the assist feature to roast a top rump beef joint uses 4D hot air anyway and takes well over an hour - so technically you could bung in the roast potatoes around the joint and just blast it hotter at the end while the meat is resting to crisp up.
THANKS FOR THE QUESTION :-)
How is it possible that this guy doesn't have his own show on HGTV?
What setting would you say would be your everyday fan setting??thank you??
180 4d fan is my normal setting
Hello
For first start oven my questin is what shall be tem. And time؟ thanks
Hi, sorry I’m struggling to understand your question?
@@everythingandthekitchensink hi
Pre started oven have procje what is it?thanks
Hi there, great review, thanks for the details. Quick question for you now that you've lived with the oven for a while, how highly do you value the Bosch Assist/Perfect Bake/Perfect Roast features? The reason for asking is I'm deciding between this oven and an identical model with the exception of those features. I'm tempted by this one but am wary that I may be buying gadgets for the sake of it that I may not really use after I get over the novelty :)
HI! I try and use the assist functions where I can, however I don't use them as much as I thought I would. Not because they are no good, but just because I tend to cook more than one thing at once and it can be difficult to cook with assist at the same time as something else. I would trust perfect bake, but I am regular baker so tend to use the oven as a normal oven. The meat probe is excellent and I use that lots.
Honestly... it does not get used that much... so I would say go for the other model.
@@everythingandthekitchensink That's funny, after the first paragraph I thought you were recommending it and then there was the plot twist at the end! Right now there's a special on the meat probe model that makes the price difference only $14. Given it's usually an $800 difference I think I'll go for the meat probe model. Thanks again for the advice.
Thanks for your review! I love your detailed description!!! I've read in other reviews that there are some issues with the temperature accuracy. Some reviews state that the temperature in the oven is usually higher than the settings. Have you noticed any temperature problems?
Hi, I have actually not checked the temp, with my old oven I always used an oven thermometer but didn't bother with this one because I hoped it would be right? I might give it a check now and see. However, I have not had any issues with baking and cooking various things yet.
Do you find the home connect usefull?
Hi! I hardly ever use it. It’s useful when it pings my watch to say preheating is done or cooking time finished. But I don’t really use it that much.
great video! thanks for posting. You help me a lot see the features of the oven. One question if i could ask, does it airfty ? ( like chicken, or french potatoes)?
Hi, Airfty? Do you mean AirFry??
It has HOT AIR ROASTING... but this is just the top element on and the fan on. Its not like an AirFry/Activefry thing.
Hi, Thank you for your review.
I'm very very confusing with the PerfectBake and perfect roast! Are they same as Bosch assist?? Thanks
Hi! Yes... Perfect Roast and Bake are part of Assist feature. If you select a cake from Assist it will most likely use the baking sensor to cook it automatically. Perfect roast is slightly different - there are assist options for different meats, but if you put the meat probe in the oven it activites the perfect roast - it will cook automatically again until the meat/fish is cooked. Hope that helps :-)
Great review, I saw it was some time ago you made it. Are you still happy with the product and are there still problems with the responsiveness of the touch?
Hi, yes I am still very happy with it. The touch menu can sometimes be an issue but more often it works fine - I have found that you just need to keep the screen very clean and make sure you do not have greasy or wet fingers when using the screen.
The oven is working fine!
@@everythingandthekitchensink thanks mate, did some black Friday shopping today and went for the series 8 oven & microwave. Your review made the choice easier. Keep it up 🙏👍
@@andreasi7482 Brill, hope you like them both! Wish I had space for some extras but my small kitchen does not allow :-)
You are amazing thank you
Hi, when we first set up the oven do we only heat the oven empty or with the trays and accessories inside
Hi i don’t think it ,alters, I left everything in.
Hi. Can we also use a gas job stove top with this specific oven? Thank you.
Hello, as this is a totally independent oven from the hob I believe you can use whatever you like. I would double check the allowance if you intend to put the hob over the top of the oven, I think you are totally fine with gas, but I only have electric so you would need to check.
@@everythingandthekitchensink ok. Thank you so much for replying. 🙂🙂
May I know if your steam oven comes with no metal ring at the front panel which use to adjust temp and need to be installed ourselves?
Hi, I actually do not have the steam version of this oven. But from what I understand all models have the metal ring on the front to make adjustments and change settings etc.
@@everythingandthekitchensink in my case, the metal ring is missing. After I contact my local reseller, they said it is a parts come separately with the oven. It should be in a packing which need to be installed ourselves. They said they may miss this parts in the parking. However, I suspect that it is a broken unit without a metal ring. I just want to verify if same thing happen on your unit
@@jasonlcl It should definitely have the control ring installed already, its a major piece and without it you can not use the oven? It does not need installing yourself, it should be already on there? It looks like they have sent you a until missing parts, I would send it back ASAP.
Are there other languages such as Arabic in the settings
Yes multiple languages are açai for all major locations
@@everythingandthekitchensink
Thank you. We want to see food and baked goods while cooking
Great video. Very useful. Thanks
Thank you :-)
Really helpful, thank you so much!
Thank you for a great review of the product. I'm refitting my new kitchen and am leaning towards purchasing three ovens from the 8 series. 2 singles (one with the steam) and a combi. It would be really interesting to know how you feel about the oven a few months in. This was one of the reviews that o this oven out there so thank you ever so much for taking the time to one. Is there going to be a follow on review on this?
Hi! Thanks for your feedback! I am planning to do a follow up video soon. But overall I am still very much impressed with it. The cleaning function works pretty well, its a shame the oven shelves are not made out of the same metal as the ones you can keep in during the clean cycle. The bulb did go, a few days after cleaning, so I had to buy a new one, so far this is working. I baked a cake the other day using the bake feature, it displayed an error and I had to reset the oven, it then worked fine after. I had a software update a week ago that went fine, although I would like to have known what the update actually did. Apart from that its worked really well. I cooked some jacket potatoes using the assist feature and first time they were fine, second time they needed a little longer really. I cooked a sirloin of beef using the meat probe, cooked it to 48C and it was actually perfect! So impressed with that.
I would have liked to get the steam version, but my microwave has built in steam too and I don't really use it that much, so not that bothered that I didn't get it. Would love to have at least 2 ovens! Good luck with your kitchen remodel!
I will hopefully post a follow up video in a week or so!
@@everythingandthekitchensink How do the software updates work?
Thinking about buying the compact version of The Bosch or Siemens. Like the knob on the Siemens better but prefer the screens on the Bosch. You get a better overview. Only concern is the touch screen unresponsiveness.
Thanks for the review btw. Not many real reviews out there.
Snoopy hi! As far as I can tell updates just happen as long as you have it turned on using the app. You can have it update without telling you or make it ask if it’s ok, like I do. I can’t seem to find out anywhere what the update actually changes, which is a shame!
@@everythingandthekitchensink Tfor the update. Am I guessing correctly that the software update is the home connect app, not the oven's firmware?
And the app probably only works by creating an account with Bosh?
Thinking about going for the biggest and baddest but I hate creating accounts to get functionality. Sounds like "yes you can buy our car", but you can't drive it unless you sell us your soul.
@@d.s.5515 Hi, No, the update is the ovens firmware (however I can't seem to find out what it actually updates which which is a shame - I hoped it would add extra assist functions but so far I have not noticed anything different) The app does require an account to register warranty etc, but I think you don't actually need to register to make it work. I setup ages ago because of the home connect on my washing machine so can't quite remember.
I plan to do a follow up soon, now I have had it a while. Thanks!
Hi,where can I find this product serie 8 in Morocco maybe you know the address number?thank you very much
SORRY for the late reply! I didn't get a notification that you sent a message? I am unsure if you can get them in Morocco? Bosch sell worldwide however? It maybe possible to purchase and get it shipped to Morocco, but I am really not sure. Sorry!
During the pyrolytic cycle, I would be more concerned with the grill warping than stains.
MaZEEZaM I have a follow up video of the cleaning cycle in action if you want to see it working. It’s really good. Only issue I had was the bulb burnt out about two days after doing the cleaning, and the oven was only a few weeks old, so hope it does not make a habit of doing that.
@@everythingandthekitchensink hmm, that would be annoying. I really like the idea of this cleaning mode and its on many ovens but I do worry that it would use a great deal of energy to perform the task.
@@MaZEEZaM Hi, sorry I thought I replied to you message last month.... the cleaning cycle is supposed to cost less than buying oven cleaning chemicals... so overall I think its a good deal. Although an extreme temp inside the oven, its suppose to not degrade the quality of the oven and last the lifetime of it (however long that is!)
The only issue I had after using the cleaning cycle the first time - the bulb went and I had to buy a replacement!
How about outside oven heat? Is it hot?
It does not get very hot at all, even after an hour the glass door is cold to touch
Hi. Hom to Connect to wifi?
Why is the music so loud but your voice is so quiet?
4 Directional and not Dimensional hot air, my friend. Bosch cannot represent or visualize a 4 Dimensional function of an object.
Mine doesn't start anymore. Crap!!
mobile device or android :D
I use an iPhone but I believe the app is on both.
All I want to know is why do you have an oven next to a washing machine
Because I have a tiny kitchen and it’s very common for UK households to have the washing machine in the kitchen, not many of us have laundry rooms - I wish I had a bigger house!!
#Bosch need to send you a cheque, a vouchh
So defrost is useless for me then, the only items I would want to defrost is meat or fish.
MaZEEZaM hi! They say not to do meat and fish because it’s basically warm air and bacteria could start to form, I think fish has a higher chance, if you defrosted and cooked straight away you might be ok.
will you provide me any customer contact no. who use this oven. awaiting your reply. you didn't speak what's the price is this oven?
Hi. I paid £900 for it. Not sure of customer contact number, Bosch website would be the best place to look
Don’t touch this crap with a barge pole, the remote home connect software doesn’t work and constantly disconnects. We have two and both are shit with some kind of random generator that decides with it can be bothered to start or not even when physically standing in front of it using the manual buttons. He got it right it looks the part unfortunately that’s where it stops
why is the oven in washing room xDD
The correct question is: Why is the washing machine in the kitchen? And the answer is: That's how some European homes are laid out.