Bosch HBG7721B1 built-in oven, 71 L, pyrolysis, A+, black

During pyrolytic cleaning the oven heats the cavity to a very high temperature at which grease and food residue burn down to ash. Once the cycle is over and the oven has cooled, all that is left is to wipe the ash out with a damp cloth – no scrubbing and no harsh cleaning products. That saves time for anyone who often roasts fatty meat or poultry and does not want to scrub the walls after every use.

A 71-litre cavity is roomy even among full-size ovens: it takes a large turkey, several dishes at once or a festive batch of biscuits. With hot air, or convection, a fan spreads the heat evenly through the whole cavity, so you can bake on several levels at the same time. The maximum temperature of 300 °C also suits pizza and quick browning. This model has no steam function.

The HBG7721B1 is operated through a touch panel, and the selected settings appear on the display. The manufacturer highlights Oven Assistant, a function that lets you control the oven with voice commands. A touch panel is easy to wipe clean because there are no protruding knobs for dirt to collect around. The interior light shows how the dish is doing without opening the door, so the heat stays inside.

SoftOpen lets the door open smoothly and SoftClose closes it gently without a bang, which is kinder to the hinges and quiet. The door cooling fan draws air between the door panes so the outer glass does not get too hot during long cooking sessions or pyrolysis. One combination grid and one universal pan are included, so you can start cooking straight after installation.

The oven measures 59.4 × 54.8 × 59.5 cm (width × depth × height) and weighs 38.097 kg, so it is designed for standard kitchen furniture. The black front goes well with dark kitchen fronts and other black appliances. Supply voltage is 220–240 V and the power cord is 1.2 m long. The manufacturer does not list exact niche dimensions; you will find them in the Bosch installation instructions.

The HBG7721B1 is for people who use the oven often and do not want to spend time scrubbing it: pyrolysis does the cleaning for them. The 71-litre cavity and hot air help larger families and anyone who cooks for guests, when several dishes have to be ready at once. Touch controls, a display and a soft-closing door suit a new kitchen where appliances are expected to be comfortable and look neat.