EOFY - Electric Oven Recommendation

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  Retailing on 13/06/2025 - 00:32

  +5

  1. Budget - Some of the ovens linked are outside of this budget by a lot at $899 or $999? If you want simple function and performs well, there is the Bosch HBF133BS0A at $799.

  2. Any electrician can install these ovens, usually around $250 including removal of the old oven so just call around.

  3. No proper steam cleaning at this price point, there is just misleading marketing of what is just adding water to the bottom of the oven and turning on the elements to create steam and soften up the fat/oil which any oven can do.
     Bosch ovens will at least have a self cleaning linear on the rear of the ovens (Eco Clean) at this price point though so at least some form of actual cleaning assistance.

  4. Air-Fry does not perform well at this price, your bench-top units will be faster / more convenient. The Westinghouse for example, requires pre-heating and the results aren't great.

  5. The Bosch recommendation is because the ovens are manufactured in a Bosch factory in Poland, the European Standards are much higher ( eg.They have energy efficiency standards for ovens! ) so these ovens have good insulation and cook well, even the basic models can cook on 3 levels at the same time which is why they call their Fan Forced setting "3D Hot Air".

  Your account shows you are in Sydney, so you might be able to find recent clearance models of Bosch which are Pyrolytic (Self Cleaning) HBA172BB0A or HBA172BS0A at The Good Guys for under $800. At the time of posting this, Moore Park might have a display model or Marsden Park looks to have stock.

  The only thing to check is if your old oven is a plug-in ( 10amp ) which is often found in older properties due to power limitations. Otherwise avoid the base models such as the $599 Bosch or $549 Westinghouse, Omega's etc. as they do not have a bottom heating element. So cooking something like a Pizza, Quiche or just anything that needs bottom heat is a struggle. The higher models and majority of the market will be hardwired and "multifunction" so no issues.
  If you are unsure, you might be able to find the model number located on the door of the oven or around the oven cavity when the door is opened.

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    justanick on 13/06/2025 - 10:40

    Wow this is an extremely good post. Thank you so much for sharing this info. This Bosch HBF133BS0A was under $600 last week which I missed. It’s a series 2.
    A) What’s the difference between series 2 and 4?
    If the price difference isn’t much for the added functionality I can try getting the series 4.

    B) Does both series have Eco clean?

    C) Most importantly Bosch (Self Cleaning) HBA172BB0A or HBA172BS0A under $800 how do I get that price as I can’t find it on their website?

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      Retailing on 13/06/2025 - 15:14

      No worries,

      A ) Series 2 Manufactured in Turkey, Series 4 Manufactured in Poland both Bosch factories.
      The only real difference is just being mindful that the Series 2 you have linked (HBF134EB0A) is a plug in 10 Amp oven, the other models will be hardwired.
      From there the difference with the models is just oven functions and included accessories.

      B ) Yes, all Bosch ovens have cleaning assistance. So in the Series 2/4/6 range, if it is not Pyrolytic Self Cleaning it will at least have the Eco Clean rear linear.

      C ) https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/bosch-series-4-60cm-pyrolytic…
      You can use the stock finder using your postcode, I just put a generic Sydney postcode to check.

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    ATTS on 14/06/2025 - 17:46

    Is most modern ovens dont have bottom heating elements?

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      Retailing on 14/06/2025 - 18:32

      Majority of ovens will be hardwired and will have a bottom element.
      On the oven, it will often even show the generic symbols which show you what elements are being engaged and if the fan will be in use.

      I found a decent guide by Choice that at least shows some of the basic oven functions, if you look at Convection, Pizza etc. you can see the symbol has the line at the bottom indicating the element is being used.

      https://www.choice.com.au/home-and-living/kitchen/ovens/arti…

      It’s really only entry ovens that are often called “plug in / 10 amp “ that do not have a bottom element in order to reduce the power it can draw to replace older ovens and for older properties that can’t install a higher power oven without upgrading the fuse box or running another line from the fuse box to the kitchen.

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  Gunnar on 13/06/2025 - 08:06

  +1

  I’ve had the second Westinghouse you have on there for just over a year. Very happy with it

  Air fryer function: a bench top one is way better. Much like a bench top air fryer they work by being a fan forced oven but on this oven the fan can’t move air in large enough volume. It works but no where near as well as a bench top

  Steam cleaning - never used it, I clean my oven after each use so never had to do a deep clean

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  jv on 13/06/2025 - 09:18

  -2

  I got some options from Goodguys

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-sgq-nsNcc

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  Drakesy on 13/06/2025 - 12:03

  I have a Westinghouse pyrolitic and it's phenomenal. Well worth it. Electrician was $250 from memory. If you already have a powerpoint there it's pretty much plug and play, if you're upgrading from a single oven to an oven & grill combination then they'll need to run a higher gage wire. The biggest cost for us was the cabinet maker.

  Replaced a 25 year old national.

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  justanick on 13/06/2025 - 12:53

  I’m about to buy the Bosch HBA172BB0A pyrolitic. I found my current oven has a label of 10.4AMPs but this oven requires 15/16Amps.

  I can’t see if it’s hardwired as I need to take out the oven.
  I’ll purchase this in one hour.

  Can I still purchase this? Please let me know. I went outside my house the circuit breaker has a label electric oven of below.

  S231
  :20A/T3
  3kA
  250V•
  N11695

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    Retailing on 13/06/2025 - 15:19

    The only concern is that the :20A/T3 would indicate a 20 amp circuit, but it is not unusual for that circuit to be shared with other appliances such as an electric cooktop which the extra 5/6 amps can make the difference.

    You are most likely already own and are needing to consider a 10 amp oven. Without getting an electrician to check, you can check the model of your current oven to confirm what power it draws.

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      justanick on 13/06/2025 - 15:57

      Thanks you so so much. I have called and placed the order for Bosch HBA172BS0A. I didn’t pay yet as I need to visit the store for Latitude payment tomorrow. They charged me $731 for the oven and $259 for delivery, installation and removal of old oven.

      Few questions:
      1. There’s another model Bosch Series 4. This is a bit more expensive doesn’t have pyro cleaning but not sure why it’s more expensive. What functions are missing on the one I’m buying?

      https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/bosch-series-4-60cm-multifunc…

      2. Just need a reconfirmation from you if I’m getting a good oven to last 5 years at least.

      3. I didn’t understand the electrical thing you mentioned in the previous post.
         But I found out the details of my current oven details below. Do you think my setup would work on this oven? The last thing I want is the oven doesn’t fit my electrical wiring.
         I checked my circuit breaker that it’s only connected to the electric oven. My cook top is gas not connected to electricity.

      My current oven has a note inside which states the below:

      PRODUCT MODEL 80446 - A 0B60SCMX1
      Manufactured be FISHER & PAYKEI LId DUNEDIN NZ
      AMPS 10.4
      APPROVALS N18423
      220 - 240V 50Hz a c ONLY

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        Retailing on 13/06/2025 - 16:35

        No worries.

        Answering out of order since question 3 is my concern.

        3 ) Baring in mind I am not an electrician but gas cooktops can often still draw power if they have an electric ignition with a 10AMP plug. Not that it should pull that much power but this is why everyone’s circumstance is unique and why electricians are required to install these appliances.

        Your current oven has is a max draw of 10.4 AMPS , the Bosch will have a max draw at 16 AMPS so this can make the difference if you have another appliance other than your oven drawing from your 20AMP circuit.

        1 ) Not missing out, just as recommended in my first comment these are the better ovens to grab if you are lucky enough to find one.

        2 ) You have a greater chance with Bosch at this price, nothing is guaranteed but compared to Westinghouse etc. at least the majority of parts are in house, manufactured and regulated to a better standard not just assembled in Adelaide to say it’s made in Australia for example.
        Bosch also keeps parts for 15-20 years, so someone in your situation but own a Bosch oven could actually consider repairing it instead of having to buy a new one.

        Bosch have won so many awards recently with Choice, Readers Digest and recently won Most Satisfied Oven Brand with Canstar 2025.
        https://www.canstarblue.com.au/appliances/ovens/

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          justanick on 13/06/2025 - 16:52

          @Retailing: Thank you so much. I was so ignorant this morning and now I feel I know something. I can’t wait to get the new oven and bake my favourite food.
          Just incase the electrician comes with the oven and finds an issue will GGuys refund me or exchange?

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  Retailing on 13/06/2025 - 18:17

  +1

  It depends on the shop.
  From a consumer law aspect they might try to play it as “change of mind”.
  If you told them of your circumstance, I would just point out that you weren’t informed by the salesperson of the requirements which is most likely the case if they did not ask the questions of what I have mentioned in the previous comments.

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    justanick on 14/06/2025 - 17:49

    +1

    Mate it’s all done. Just paid for the oven and getting it installed next Wednesday. I’ll let you know if the power issues and other stuff.

    A big thank you to everyone and specially you for helping me out.