500 Series, 27", Single Wall Oven, SS, EU Convection, Knob Control

We were very pleased to be able to source this 27" oven by Bosch, the HBN8451UC (pic shown is incorrect). Don't know why they have discontinued offering 27" single true convection wall ovens in the US. The oven itself is attractive and functions well--heats evenly, accurately, with clear controls and no unnecessary nonsense. It is also extraordinarily quiet in cool-down mode. Our only 3 (minor) complaints are that the oven seems slower to reach temperature than we expected, the clock numerals are a bit smaller and dimmer than we'd prefer, and it is too easy to mistakenly set off an alarm by bumping into the oven, which should be more controlable (either by setting in more deeply into its opening, or better, by placement of the controls). Overall, though, it is attractive and Bosch-like in the best sense in functions most important to us.

This is the BEST double wall oven ever! It is the fourth I have had in my lifetime. Touch control is so easy - barely have to press the numbers. Love the different cooking modes available. Love the light that you can turn on without opening the doors! Can barely tell when oven is on (so quiet). Heats up quickly and shuts down quickly when you turn off. This is by far the best oven I ever had. Would highly recommend to anyone!

This Bosch oven is beautiful inside and out. The racks are easy to adjust and the glass window looks fabulous/ while allowing you to check on your food without opening the door. Inside is smooth and the stainless interior sparkles and is easy to clean. I am very pleased with my Bosch purchase!

Due to my builder's specs, I cannot put a full 30" wall oven in my existing older cabinet; a real pain. After several months of research, I chose the Bosch product due to its rating and because only GE seems to have a 29" wall oven. I recycled my 6-year-old GE to Maine and had high hopes for this new oven here. Bosch: It's time to make 29" ovens with finger push settings, not dials. Yes, many older houses still need a slightly smaller wall oven. I have several other observations. 1. I do not like the turn dials. They are super sensitive and if even gently touched, they can turn without always being noticed unless I'm paying close attention. That means they can be left on whatever setting they happen to turn to for a while especially if the lights in the oven are off. Not good. They also are apparently super sensitive to being cleaned insofar as we have had to reset the entire wall oven basement breaker 3 times now having somehow set the little error code off (forgot the actual number) just by wiping sticky fingers off the hand, or so it seems? I also think that the 2 inside lights are not bright enough and placed in such a way that I don't always easily see what is baking without opening the door, a no-no in baking. The oven is also a bit slow in warming up as well. Overall, it’s settings seem accurate, and the times recommended at various settings seem accurate as well I DO like the Convection Oven. The two broil settings are important to check before using one or the other. Food burns fast if not watched like a hawk on both settings if too close to the top. I, too, would love one more rack. Some of my longer pans only fit length wise so I can’t put two baking pans side by side on one rack. As with all ovens these days, however, if we are baking something drippy such as a Pizza it is important to put a pan or piece of aluminum foil under it to catch drips. If there are spills, I try to wipe them off the bottom of the oven asap. I've yet to use the clean oven setting as I'm worried about the intense heat it might generate; something I’ve not heard of in Bosch Ovens, but in many others. All in all, it is a good oven.

I had to replace my 58 year old mid century thermador oven. I had not been working well and died. This Bocsh is amazing. everything cooks evenly and fast. The convection feature is expecially nice. all the dials and touch features are easy to use.