A few bugs to work out
AbsMtnz
11/21/2022
I'm hesitant to fully review my new range as I've had it for 2 months and the oven has only worked for 1.5 weeks. However, we are LOVING the induction cooktop. Hard to find a slide-in range that overlaps the counter.
It was delivered damaged...the metal grill on the back of the cooktop (where the steam from oven is released) was bent. Made of very flimsy metal and I'd be lying if I said the replacement grill was flawless. This metal will make a vibrating noise if not screwed in tightly. My suggestion would be for Bosch to update with stronger material. We also had a cooling fan/control panel error which required 3 additional service calls to work out. Thank goodness it is all under warranty. I'm thinking it may not be a bad idea to purchase an extended warranty with the luck I've had so far. However, it seems like all is well now and I'm looking forward to cooking for the holidays!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Cooks great. Controls are not great.
erik822
11/9/2022
First off, the induction cooktop works really well. I had a gas stove before this and decided to go with induction instead and will never go back to gas. The speed boost features boils pots of water incredibly quickly - even on the smallest burner. Heat control is instant. Milk starting to boil will subside right away when I turn it down.
BUT I wouldn't buy this particular induction stove again. The touch controls are just too poorly designed. First off, they're on the top of the stove and if anything wet gets on them (steam from a pot, for example) they can shut down the whole cooktop. If you accidentally move a pot and touch them, they shut down the whole top. They're also really hard to read and often require multiple touches before they actually sense your hand.
The controls are nice and sleek and they seem like it should work well, but in reality they come up short.
The oven works fine, but again the controls are not great. The broil only has high or low. You can't change the temperature up or down without restarting the setting. For example, if you open the door to check on something and decide to up the heat, the oven will have to restart and "preheat" itself again, which takes a while and means the foods cooks at a higher temperature until it's done pre-heating.
While it cooks well enough overall that won't be replacing it anytime soon. Given a choice I wouldn't buy it again.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Fantastic!
SPdC
11/5/2022
We originally ordered the 800 series in black and after 8 months were told it was not available until 2023. We then purchased the Benchmark Induction Range. It did not come in Black but it looks great in our kitchen. Friends recommended induction cooking and it is the first time we have an induction range. It took a few days to get the hang of it but now we love it and appreciate the precise temperature, quick heating and flexible cook zone! The oven is also great; preheats quickly, variable cooking methods, the convention setting is wonderful as well - love the two temperature broiler. Strangely, it did not come with a broiler pan which is strange considering the higher price we paid for this range. Use it daily and are very satisfied.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Out-stand-ing!
Chefhenry
10/31/2022
I will start at the end: I love it. Even though it was not our first induction cooktop, there was still a little learning curve. But once I learned and understood the differences between this unit and the one I was replacing, it was game on! Very intuitive controls, and I particularly like (love) the flexibility of the left-side flex zone, the even heating across the cookware (we use All Clad), and the speed boost function. Beautiful clean design, easy to use, easy to clean, easy to maintain. Zero second thoughts (other than why did we wait so long?).
Highly recommended, without reservation.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Nice Range with one repeat issue
Larry from Stony Brook NY
10/26/2022
Purchased the Benchmark induction range about a year ago. Took sometime to get used to the controls and still have issues when I have a right side burner on and want to turn on a left side burner. I have to keep trying several times before it selects the correct burner. The flex burners on the left seems to suddenly lose power when cooking batches of items like french toast. Not sure why after the 2nd batch it seems to no longer make the griddle hot to keep cooking. Now my biggest issue is the warming draw. I didn't know that I needed it until I had one. Unfortunatly it gets stuck or won't close all the way, or won't open. I had it fixed 3 times and now they are coming again for the 4th time. The rails broke on the warming draw within the first month. Then a few weeks later it wouldn't close properly. Then it wouldn't open. They keep replacing them, but it's not working again after only using it 3 times since the last repair. My wife has given up on using the draw after the 2nd time it stopped opening. What a shame.. I really like that feature.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Quality and ease of use...So Very Disappointing
Bailey
10/17/2022
We purchased the top of the line induction range because of Bosch quality, reputation and reviews of this induction cook top. Sadly the induction cooking is challening to get used to, and yes we have the right pots. After one month of use, the front panel had to be relplaced because the fan would not work and the oven shut down and it took a month to get the part and installation!!
The user manual is less than clear on how to use the cooktop properly. It works great for fast boost, high heat, boiling, etc, but the lower temperatures you have to heat pan on boost, then lower the temp, but not too low or it won't cook! Rice took 40 min to cook on 2 as the manual instructed and it was not good, Frustrating.
The warming drawer is very sensitive and pops open all the time, so the service tech replaced the rails and the drawer now stays in better. But REALLY???!!!
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No, I do not recommend this product
ONE OF A KIND INDUCTION SLIDE IN RANGE
Negotiator
10/7/2022
This induction range is unique in the market place. It was certainly not inexpensive but it is a remarkable value, especially if you are replacing an existing range. I was fully prepared to but the Wolf (which was near twice the price) but the Bosch came out on top in so many categories. The Wolf is well made, but no more so than the Bosch. However, here is something that no other induction range can do but the Bosch: it is a true slide in with an overlap on the range glass, bridging the space to the counter top. NO OTHER range ON THE MARKET does this at any price. So, if you are replacing and upgrading, you will need to have spacers or an ugly space. Not with the Bosch. A custom fit everytime. As for operation, it is so very fast and incredibly efficient. Quiet and easy intuitive operation. In a word - excellent!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Bosch is Best
Rich
9/29/2022
Very happy with our new induction range. No issues so far and great performance.
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Yes, I recommend this product
First Timer
Karen
9/9/2022
This is my first time using an induction range and owning a BOSCH. There was a small learning curve, but I love it. I love the extra length of the cooktop to reach over the countertop. No more spills between the range and countertop.
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Yes, I recommend this product
First time induction range owner
KC cooks
8/21/2022
I have had my range for a little over a month now. I'm still exploring all of the features, but everything has worked perfectly so far! Here's a list of things I've learned:
1. You can boil a cup of water on the stove faster than in the microwave.
2. If you use the boost feature to get a pot of water boiling for pasta, don't forget to turn it down before adding the pasta!
3. Pasta water spills wipe up with ease!
4. The warmer drawer keeps everything warm if you finish a dish before everything else is ready.
5. The proof setting for bread actually works! Very well, I might add.
6. Even though it doesn't say "air fry" anywhere in the settings... The convection bake setting is a great air fryer.
7. Everyone should have one of these ranges! Go get one, you won't regret it!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Love the Pinpoint Control
Marsh
6/18/2022
Speedy and efficient cooking allows us to make any meal in less time, with greater control over the quality of each dish. The ability to pinpoint the temperature and change rapidly outpaces any gas range I've ever used.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Induction great
Ron W.
6/17/2022
Love the induction. Large burner could be placed a little further to the back and right corner. Separate control knobs would be good for each burner.
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Yes, I recommend this product
