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5Bosch Serie 6 HBA13B

Bosch Serie 6 HBA13B

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5Bosch Serie 6 HBA13B
4.2

89 reviews

Positive vs Negative
87%5%8%
Product is used ?
  • Daily
  •  · 
  • Several times a week
Build Quality
3.0
Value for Money
3.5
Ease of Use
3.3
Cleaning & Maintenance ?
3.0
Safety
4.0
Preheating Speed
3.3
Curt
Curt
  HBA13B150A

Good oven, annoying sounds! – Great oven, but every time I use the stovetop it always beeps when I stand in front of the panel. Seems to be some kind of sensors but can’t figure out for the life of my how to turn it off. Show details ·  1

RRryery
RRryeryNSW21 posts
  Verified HBA13B253A
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Not the quality I expected – First of all it started showing big black spots under the clear paint coat at the bottom of the oven - something that is very smooth when you touch it and I can't clean at all (just after a few weeks of use). It looks like the paint on some lower layer is burning out, not a big problem but looks bad. The timer is very hard to set and when… Read more

pressing after 60 minutes it goes to 1,2,3 hours - why? Then to set it to 1:30 minutes i need to spend maybe a minute clicking on the buttons up and down and for me even 1:35 or 1:20 would be ok - but it's obviously not user-friendly and very annoying!

Today it refused to turn on at all - I had to I turn off the apartment circuit trigger to let it reset - not sure if is ok or not, obviously not a good sign after 1.5 years of not too frequent use (1-2 times a week).

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Roger
Roger2 posts
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Cleaning & Maintenance
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Terrible Oven. Died 1 year after Warranty – This Bosch oven worked well until it just suddenly stopped while I was baking a cake. Manual says the oven's fuse might have failed. Warranty is for 2 years and the oven only lasted 1 year after warranty expired. Bosch customer service quoted $120 call out plus $99/h labour plus parts cost for a repair service. When I asked for goodwill repair, I… Read more

was advised Bosch only considers goodwill repair if the appliance breaks one month after the warranty period. Bosch advertises itself to be an industry leading brand with reliable appliances, but I just don't understand how a reliable oven can fail one year after warranty period. Terrible customer service from Bosch. Do not buy Bosch Ovens!!!

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Positive reviews

Jason
Jason6 posts
  HBA13B150A

Perfect depth for tight space – This was the only oven I could find that would fit flush in the space available in my kitchen. That alone is worth 5 stars! Nice modern look and it cooks quickly and evenly. Great value for money but it did only come with one wire shelf so I needed to buy an extra shelf after purchase. Show details ·  1

Amit
Amit7 posts
  Verified HBA13B253A

Excellent starting range oven – I have been using this oven for the last 6 months now. It has all basic features required in an oven and it does perform well compare to other ovens. I use it for baking cake, pizza etc and so far happy with the cooking. This oven cook the food evenly and also easy to clean after use. I highly recommend this oven if you can get it for under $550.  Show details ·  1

Ash
AshNSW12 posts
  Verified HBA13B253A

Working Well – I think it's a good oven, I have not used too much but it works well. Only regret is that there is no separate TOP section just for Grilling fish or Veggies. I saw some ovens have a separate tray on top to grill fish or chicken which means easy cleaning and no mess. Although, this model also works great and I have no complaints as of now.  Show details ·  1

Negative reviews

TonyL
TonyL
  HBA13B253A

3.5 years old and dead! – Unfortunately, we thought Bosch were a good brand. We purchased oven/cooktop package. Seemed to work reasonably until now, with exception of some uneven browning. But only 3.5yrs later, the oven has died. Still waiting 1 week for Bosch technician $80 call-out, and $99/hr, excluding parts? Some research and I wondered if it was the fan oven… Read more

element, but when my wife called to check that part was available (to not more waste more time without an oven - as this has been extraordinarily disruptive, given we use the oven almost daily!), the Bosch person said there is no stock of that part. Apparently, it's quite a common problem. Unfortunately, I'll definitely be buying another brand! Not recommending bosch! That's sad.

In addition, one of the zones in our electric Bosch cooktop also has died. seems to be very poor reliability. My cousin works for Siemens is similarly disappointed.

MaxPax
MaxPaxVIC8 posts
  HBA13B253A

Thought it would last longer – 4 years old and the fan has completely burnt out, thought Bosch was a great brand. Would have expected no problems for years as every one says Bosch is great you will have no issues, went by recommendations. A bit worried now as i purchased a Bosch dish washer recently too. Will look to another brand now i think. 21/12 Just got the replacement and it’s broken, well done Bosch.  Show details

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mistamidget
mistamidget2 posts
  HBA13B150A

Total waste of money. Not what I expect of Bosch quality at all – The user interface is totally unusable. It is VERY touchy and the timer runs away just having your finger near it. It does random things if you get close to it while cooking (typically it locks itself) and tapping the touch screen doesn't work consistently. We had the controller replaced under warranty but the new one is the same therefore the… Read more

design is rubbish.

The technician thought it was very hard to use as well so it is not just us who think it's problematic.

I use 1, 2.5, 4 and 5 minute as well as 1 and 1.5 hour timers very frequently when I'm cooking and for the sub 10 minute timers they are so hard to set by the time you have set the appropriate timer the time is expired or longer.

The tech couldn't set a 1 hour timer either. +- 10 minutes seems to be as close as you can get.

As far as cooking is concerned I cannot comment as the unit is so dysfunctional we are selling it before heating it up so it is like new and buying a Westinghouse which we had in our last house which was great.

Recent reviews

Summer
Summer2 posts
  HBA13B254A

Love this oven – The oven works very well- as expected for a bosch appliance plenty of functions comes with one wire rack and 2 x solid trays one deeper than the other with comprehensive instructions and temp guidelines if required but it is easy to use. I have baked cakes and cooked a caserole and roast in it so far (only purchased in June 17) it cooks and browns evenly I love it!  Show details ·  1

Jack A Niland
Jack A Niland
  HBA13B253A

Excellent oven – We bought this oven after our previous one died and nearly set our house on fire. Given the dimensions of the space our choice was limited. Ever since we received the oven it has been fantastic. It cooks relatively evenly and my roast potatoes come out superb! The only downside was we couldn't access the service to have it installed for us on… Read more ·  1

delivery. Luckily we found a local electrician who did it for us the same day the oven arrived so we didn't have to go without for too much longer.

Sweety
Sweety3 posts
  HBA13B254A

Was best and good for baking just love it – It is just Awesome Good for baking and best for pizza Just love it Perfect features and perfect temperature criteria Oven heat food evenly and cook food nicely Fan helps a lot in cooking Good for cooking and baking like Like Like 10/10 I love love love love love love love love the oven so much  Show details ·  1

Cloclo
Cloclo4 posts
  HBA13B150A

Bosh oven – If u was to buy a oven I would buy a Bosch brand because I know they have plenty of room to cook in the oven. I would buy one that is a 5 star rating and i would buy a black coz they easier to clean then a white one  Show details ·  1

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Erica
Erica6 posts
  HBA13B150A

Love my oven! – I absolutely love my Bosch oven. It’s really hot so I generally have to make sure I set it to a lower heat than suggested in my recipe. Very easy to use and came with a lot of handy trays in it already so I didn’t need to buy any for baking!  Show details ·  1

Erkan
Erkan6 posts
  HBA13B254A

Excellent!!! – I really love everything that this company produces, all of very good quality. The oven, which I use now is very practical, does not dry, bakes perfectly. The most convenient for me is that the oven can be set for a certain time and it bakes itself and turns itself off. I advise everyone to the oven Bosch.  Show details ·  1

Mills
Mills4 posts
  HBA13B253A

Great addition to the kitchen – This oven is great, self cleans but still have to give it a wipe down now and then. Cooks very evenly and the look of the oven makes it feel like it was just meant to be there. So far cooked pork and beef stues and a few roats all turned out very nice  Show details ·  1

Claire
Claire6 posts
  HBA13B254A

Great to use – It looks modern, goes well with a modern stylish kitchen. Works very well. Easy to use. Wish to be more affordable price tho. Other than that, it is a nice oven that you should have. 5 shelfs give you many options to position your racks. just be aware that the timer is very touchy. You should be careful to set the time by slightly feathery touch the screen :)  Show details ·  1

louise
louiseNSW16 posts
  HBA13B253A

great Oven – I love this oven it cooks beautifully and, the self cleaning function is amazing leaving only a little ash after uses, but you still have to take the racks out and clean manually which is annoying it bakes evenly I would recommend this oven to my friends you wont be disappointing  Show details ·  1

Kate
Kate8 posts
  HBA13B150A

Love this oven – Oven heats up quickly and cooks evenly. I love that it has the low temperature settings which help when proving bread and making yogurt when the weather is cold. The grill is insanely hot so it doesn't take long at all to cook. The child lock is a very convenient feature with small kids.  Show details ·  1

Johnny
Johnny7 posts
  HBA13B150A

Works well – Oven heats up quickly and the food chines out great too. Definitely an upgrade from my old gas oven. Besides not having to change the gas all the time which is nice because I use the oven a lot, the surface is made from stainless steel which makes looks sexy and gets dirty/rusty less quicker  Show details ·  1

Kongo
Kongo4 posts
  HBA13B254A

Best oven – I’m so glad I got this for Christmas last year my parents brought us this beautiful new over I love everything about it I like to cook and prepare food it’s just make my life more easy to cook my meal for gym and it’s best option for everyone who need it  Show details ·  1

neodymium
neodymium226 posts
  HBA13B150A

High quality oven – I have been happy with my purchase of this oven from Bosch. It is easy to operate, cooks food quickly and evenly, and has some useful features such as the express pre-heating mode. The build and finish of the oven is of a high standard. The two control knobs can be depressed so that they won't obtrude when they are not in use. It is higher priced than other ovens, but it is well built and offers some additional useful features.  Show details ·  1

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Billy Kanenine
Billy KanenineVIC35 posts
  Verified HBA13B150A

Good value, no frills, looks good in kitchen – Cooks food well and more evenly and heats up rather faster than the more expensive oven we replaced which had nothing wrong with it, we just wanted a new oven that hadn't had meat cooked in it. We have had it for 4 months and have had no issues. I prefer the manual controls. I understand this model is not made in Germany, I hope it lasts as long as my other Bosch appliances that are made in Germany. For the price it seems very good value.  Show details ·  1

AliceQueenB
AliceQueenB5 posts
  HBA13B150A

can't live with out – what a Oven! this thing is like having gordon Ramsey himself in my kitchen it just has that magic touch I'm so happy with the sheik look of it too, i have been cooking roasts and have they been juicy and delicious, my friends have since bought the same oven as i because they are astonished of the food it can produce its amazing.. can you believe it? i can because I'm looking at it now!  Show details ·  1

T West
T West5 posts
  HBA13B150A

Good oven – I am happy with the way my food is cooked in this oven. I have used the oven for approximately 6 months and haven’t had any issues. It is easy to use and has a touch screen lock feature, which is great for preventing kids from playing with the settings.  Show details ·  1

Wayne
Wayne18 posts
  HBA13B150A

Great oven – This oven was bought to replace our 18 year old Simpson. So far so good. It cooks so much more evenly than the old oven. Controls are easy to use. Only issue is that the stainless steel finish attracts fingerprints very easily but what doesn’t. Hope it lasts as long as the old one!  Show details ·  1

L.H
L.H7 posts
  Verified HBA13B253A

Excellent oven – I have found this oven to be excellent and very fast in cooking food. I did alot of research into ovens and this had good reviews. I am glad i purchases it. The only issue i have had is that the bottom of the oven near the door melted and has a dent. It happened after i had a pizza accident and the hot cheese and toppings fell behind the oven door into the gap. I was surprised that the metal could be dented from that.  Show details ·  3

Sometimes Cranky
Sometimes CrankyQLD12 posts
  HBA13B253A

The bet oven I’ve ever bought – This oven is hands down the best oven I’ve ever bought. I love the 3D heat, it cooks chips in 15 min and pork crackling is to die for, which I’ve always struggled to do since changing to electric,but this oven is the bees knees. I haven’t cooked any cakes yet, so that will be interesting, but I love the instruction book gives examples for… Read more ·  1

everything, right where to place trays on the racks. The fact that it comes with two wire racks and two trays that do not need to sit on a wire rack is awesome. It allows me to use 4 of the five racks at once, which for sausage rolls is great instead of waiting to swap out they all cook at once. Absolutely pleased I chose this oven. Price was great as it was on sale, and was only a little more expensive than the cheapest oven. Well worth it.

Jude
JudeQLD33 posts
  HBA13B253A

Best oven ever – The best oven I have ever owned. It is so easy to use and is extremely efficient. Cooks fast and baking in it produces excellent results. The beeping when time is up is great; no more forgetting the oven's on. The black is very classy. I'm glad I chose Bosch.  Show details ·  1

Sparks
SparksVictoria5 posts
  HBA13B254A

Fantastic product! – Another great Bosch appliance. This oven cooks everything perfectly. Very happy with it!! We have had it over 4 months now and every recipe it cooks to perfection. Thanks Harvey Norman also for referring my husband and I to the Bosch products. We have the dishwasher, dryer and washing machine and are all fantastic.  Show details ·  1

Allen
AllenNSW11 posts
  HBA13B253A

Awesome product! – So happy with this oven. Purchased from The Good Guys with the best price offer. It works perfectly fine as expected. Very good finish quality. Very affordable price. It matches with the gas cooktop purchased. The product look is great. Backed few cakes so far and it does a great job.  Show details ·  1

Miss Ling T
Miss Ling T15 posts
  HBA13B150A

Job well done – Purchased the Bosch oven a few months back. Requires some effort in cleaning though. If you want something to cook thoroughly without burning your food. It is defiantly a good buy. I am so over buying oven after oven. If your on a tight budget, the Bosch is very good.  Show details ·  1

Steve
Steve5 posts
  HBA13B253A

Excellent - very pleased with product – Brought this originally to replace a super old one. Can't praise German technology more. Heats food evenly and very easy to adjust and monitor cooking. Very easy to clean and maintain. So far have not found anything that needs improvement. Love the timer and custom function controls. Appearance very pleasing to the eyes and a great addition to the look of the kitchen. Will not regret the buy.  Show details ·  1

Clo
Clo3 posts
  HBA13B150A

Great oven – Good oven have installed in our island fits perfectly in the space. Easy to use modes and temperature set ups. Dials easy to navigate Heats up and cooks good evenly. Currently only cooked day to day meals with each item being evenly cooked. Have not tried as of yet for any series baking of cakes  Show details ·  1

Allen
Allen7 posts
  HBA13B150A

It seems to work pretty well, but what's with the pictures? – Generally speaking, it's a nice oven and having fan forced is always good to have for an oven as well. However, the little "symbols" without writing out what the different oven functions are is rather annoying as I'm not interested in pulling out the manual every time I'm going to use the oven. I also find that it doesn't work too great with… Read more ·  1

things like cakes if you want a perfectly level cake. That being said, it heats up fast, cooks well and fast for things that don't require perfection like a cake.

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