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Bosch HSB738356A review

Bosch HSB738356A

CHOICE Expert Rating

77%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good oven performance.
  • Very good cooktop performance.
  • Easy to use oven controls.
  • Can view control functions in a standing position.
  • Excellent coverage of catalytic liners.
  • Child lock on controls.
  • Telescopic runners.
  • Storage compartment for trays and accessories.
  • Includes a rotisserie.
  • Very good layout of burners.
  • Wok and small pot trivet is provided.
  • Cast iron trivets have a smooth cast iron finish making them easier to clean.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for oven ease of use.
  • Only OK for ease of cleaning oven.
  • No separate grill tray.
  • Tray racks are awkward to handle due to their size.
  • No rapid heat, pizza mode, or warm mode.
  • Burner surround is aluminium, can stain easily making it harder to clean.
  • There is restricted access to some burners when in use, due to proximity to other burners.
  • Labelling is bonded and may scratch off or fade after prolonged cleaning.

Type

Type
Dual fuel
Cooktop
Gas
Width
90cm

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
77%
Oven performance
87%
Cooktop performance
84%
Oven ease of use
66%
Cooktop ease of use
70%
Grilling score
75%
Multiple shelf baking score
90%
Low temperature baking score
85%
Roasting score
100%
High temperature base cooking score
85%
Turn-down score
65%
Low temperature cooking score
90%
High temperature/wok cooking score
80%
Melting chocolate score
Not tested
Boil time
Not available
Catalytic liner coverage
Not tested
Ease of changing oven light
Can be fiddly to remove and replace the globe as you need to remove the protective glass cover
Instructions
Basic instructions.

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Warranty (years)
Not specified
Country of origin
Italy

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Number of cooking zones
6
Cooking zone size (cm, diameter)
Not tested
Recommended pan size (cm)
Not tested
Cooking zone configuration
2 x simmer, 2 x medium, 1 x large, 1 x wok
Cooktop material
Stainless steel
Claimed external dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
845-880 x 898 x 600
Measured internal oven dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
295 x 775 x 437
Measured internal oven volume (L)
100
Trivet type
Cast iron
Claimed element wattage (kW)
N/A
Claimed burner rating (MJ/hr)
Auxiliary – 4; Semi-rapid – 7; Rapid – 12; Wok – 14;
Website
bosch-home.com.au

Cost

Price
$3,149.00
Oven running costs over 10 years
$945.00

Features

Air fryer mode
Bottom element
Not specified
Control type for the cooktop
Not tested
Control type for the oven
Not tested
Door can be removed
Drop-down grill element for cleaning
Dual cooking zone
Not specified
Easy to view food on top shelf
Extendable cooking zone
Not specified
Fingerprint resistant
Not specified
Flexi zone
Not specified
Glass can be removed
Grill safety guard
Meat probe
Not specified
Number of oven baking trays
Not specified
Number of oven shelves
Not specified
Power boost
Not specified
Preheat indicator
Not tested
Rapid heating
Not specified
Rotisserie
Not specified
Steam clean
Not specified
Top and bottom element
Not specified
Top element and full grill
Not specified
Viewing through door
Good
Internal light
Clock
Timer
Cooktop residual heat indicator
N/A
Childproof lock
Not specified
Self cleaning surfaces (catalytic liners)
Self-cleaning function (pyrolytic)
Not specified
Smokeless grill tray
Telescopic runners
Storage drawer
Automatic programming
Not specified
Flame failure protection
Yes (gas cuts out)
Fan forced
Fan assist
Fan grill
Grill only
Half grill
Defrost
Pizza mode
Turbo
Not specified
Top element
Not specified
Steam function

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