Bosch HBA272BB3 built-in oven, 71 L, pyrolytic/hydrolytic, Air Fry grid, black

The 71 litre cavity takes a large roast, a whole bird or several trays of biscuits at once. The oven is designed to be built into kitchen units, and its outer dimensions are 59.4 cm wide, 54.8 cm deep and 59.5 cm high, the familiar size that fits both under a worktop and in a tall housing unit.

The oven is operated through a touch-sensitive panel, and a built-in display shows the selected settings. A smooth touch panel is easier to keep clean than rotary knobs, because grime does not collect around them. A child lock helps prevent a small child from switching the oven on or changing the settings by accident.

The manufacturer's data lists the cleaning type as pyrolytic/hydrolytic. During pyrolytic cleaning the oven heats up to a very high temperature and food residues burn to ash, which is then wiped away with a cloth. Hydrolytic cleaning uses water and heat to soften dirt so it comes off the walls more easily. Check the user manual to see exactly which system the oven uses.

Three accessories are included: a combination grid, a universal baking tray and an Air Fry grid. The combination grid holds dishes and pans or can be used for cooking directly on it, and the universal tray is for baking and vegetables. The Air Fry grid is meant for foods that should come out crisp, such as fries or chicken wings.

The oven is rated energy class A+. Power is 3600 W at 220–240 V. As this is a powerful electrical appliance, have an electrician check that the kitchen connection and circuit breaker are suitable before installation. The oven weighs 37.3 kg, so a second pair of hands helps when fitting it into a tall unit.

HBA272BB3 suits a household that bakes and roasts often and needs a roomy 71 litre cavity. Touch controls, a display and a child lock make everyday use easy, pyrolytic/hydrolytic cleaning cuts down on scrubbing by hand, and the Air Fry grid lets you make crisp dishes in the oven too.