Bosch HBF133BA1 built-in oven, 66 L, 3D hot air, EcoClean, class A, black

The manufacturer lists five modes. 3D hot air spreads heat evenly through the cavity, so you can bake on several levels at once. Gentle hot air suits slower cooking, and classic top and bottom heat is for cakes and bread. The circulation grill helps larger joints of meat and poultry get a crisp surface, while the variable large surface grill browns gratins and toasted sandwiches.

The 66 litre cavity is enough for a family dinner, a Sunday roast or several trays of baking at once when you use 3D hot air. The maximum temperature is 275 °C, which helps pizza or roast potatoes brown quickly. Power is 3300 W at 220–240 V; have an electrician check the kitchen connection before installation.

Mode and temperature are selected with rotary knobs, and an LED display gives additional information about the settings. Knobs are clear even for people who do not want to scroll through menus. A child lock helps prevent a small child from switching the oven on or changing the settings, which matters especially when the oven sits under the worktop at a child's height.

The manufacturer lists EcoClean as the cleaning type for this model. It is Bosch's name for a cleaning solution meant to make looking after the cavity easier compared with an oven cleaned entirely by hand. Detailed care instructions are in the user manual, and day to day the cavity is simply wiped with a damp cloth once it has cooled.

The oven is rated energy class A. The box contains a combination grid, which holds dishes or can be used for cooking directly on it, and a universal roasting pan, which is deeper than a standard tray and suits juicy roasts and vegetables. The oven weighs 31.7 kg and measures 59.4 × 54.8 × 59.5 cm.

HBF133BA1 suits a household that wants a built-in oven with clear rotary knobs but still needs several heating modes, from 3D hot air to the grill. The 66 litre cavity, heat up to 275 °C and EcoClean cleaning cover everyday roasting and baking, and the child lock adds peace of mind in a family with children.