Home Appliances
Everything you need to know before buying a new wall oven.
Choosing the right wall oven for your kitchen can be overwhelming with all the different options available and we're here to help simplify the decision making process for you! From size to color, design options to cooking technologies, there is a lot to consider. Read on for our list of tips and advice to consider when searching for a wall oven that meets all your needs. If you want to select a model with even less guesswork, use our Wall Oven Finder Tool which walks you through a simple questionnaire and pairs you with the best model for you.
Quick Links- Jump to your desired section.
1. What type of built-in oven do you need?
Types of Wall Ovens
2. Choosing the right size wall oven
Pro Tip: Bosch ovens fit most existing cutouts for easy replacement.
If you're simply replacing an old wall oven, you'll be more restricted with the size you choose. However, if you're remodeling your kitchen and starting from a blank slate, you have the luxury to select which wall oven size is best for your needs. The most common wall oven sizes are 24”, 27”, and 30” but be sure to measure your cutout to ensure you purchase an oven that fits.
How to measure your wall oven and ensure it fits your cutout:
You can always download the product spec sheet to confirm the product dimensions and cutout requirements for every wall oven.
First, measure height and width of your cutout and make sure it meets the requirements listed on the product spec sheet. Secondly, confirm the wall oven you are purchasing can fit in the cutout dimensions.
3. A variety of cooking modes
Your wall oven should be more than just an oven. It's a multi-purpose tool that can bake, roast, broil and more. An important criteria for many is the versatility in cooking modes available in your new wall oven, and some of the modes Bosch wall ovens have are listed below (available modes vary by model). Our Benchmark Series models have up to 14 special cooking modes, which gives you the ultimate range of cooking options.
Versatile Cooking Modes
Modes vary by model
4. What is a Convection Oven?
Convection technology simply means there are 2 heating elements and a fan that turns on to evenly circulate the heat around the oven cavity. This not only results in consistently even results, but your food cooks faster too! Convection bake mode cooks about 25% faster (versus standard bake mode). This technology is widely available in wall ovens, but it's important to double check that the wall oven you purchase has Convection since it will make a big difference in everyday cooking for you!
What is Genuine European Convection?
Our 800 Series and Benchmark Series Bosch wall ovens come with Genuine European Convection, which is slightly different from regular convection.
Genuine European Convection has a third heating element (regular convection only has two) and a back fan, for perfect results every time. The heat is evenly circulated throughout the oven and there is no more need to rotate your pans halfway through cooking - a true luxury so you don't have to constantly monitor your food. You can bake three trays of cookies - one tray on each rack -and expect every cookie to come out perfectly even and golden. To use this feature, simply select the "Convection Multi-Rack" button on the control panel.
Features that are invented for your life.
Consider the little details for your new wall oven, as they will make a big difference in your daily cooking. Once you upgrade to a Bosch oven, you won't ever want to go back!
Skip the preheat!
For days you need to prep meals more quickly, use the Fast Preheat mode (select models) so you spend less time waiting for your oven to reach its desired temperature.
No preheat time is needed for Frozen Foods mode and Convection Roast mode for the ultimate convenience!
5. A roomy interior - capacity matters.
Can your new wall oven fit a large turkey? That's a question we hear all the time and we're happy to say YES, a Bosch wall oven has a large interior capacity to fit multiple dishes at once, or one large turkey, so you spend less time cooking, and more time enjoying your meal.
6. Installation flexibility
Bosch wall ovens can be configured a variety of ways, so you can build your oven suite to your design and ergonomic preference.
Additional peace of mind and convenience with Home Connect™
With the Home Connect™ app, you can
- Remotely start and stop your oven so you can get dinner started even if you're still out running errands
- Get notifications when your cooking program has completed
- Simply ask Alexa or Hey Google to start your oven when your hands are full
Explore wall oven kitchen designs
Bosch kitchen virtual experience
Wall oven in full kitchen
Bosch ovens in rangetop kitchen
Warehouse kitchen with Bosch appliances
Bosch array of ovens
Bosch wall ovens standalone
Bosch benchmark kitchen
Bosch dark benchmark kitchen
7. Select your color
While stainless steel is traditional and classic, and fits any kitchen design, black stainless steel is gaining popularity.
Bosch black stainless steel is a special material, not just a black foil coating. It helps guard against scratches and fingerprints to maintain its bold look over time.
