Bosch Series 8 CFA634GS1B Built In Microwave - Brushed Steel

Avoid! Expensive and unreliable microwave

"I purchased the Bosch Series 8 CFA634GS1B Built In Microwave a couple of years ago, and I have to say that I am extremely disappointed with my purchase. Firstly, let's talk about the price. This is an extremely expensive microwave, and for the price, I expected a lot more than what I got. Yes, it has some fancy features and a sleek design, but at the end of the day, it's just a microwave. I think the price tag is completely unjustified.

Secondly, my microwave broke down just a few months out of the two-year warranty period. I find it incredibly frustrating that a product of this price and supposed quality has broken down so quickly. I expected it to last for many years, but it seems like I was wrong. The fact that it broke down just after the warranty expired makes me suspect that this is a common problem with this product.

Overall, I cannot recommend the Bosch Series 8 CFA634GS1B Built In Microwave. It's just too expensive for what it is, and the fact that it broke down so quickly is a major disappointment. Save your money and buy a cheaper microwave that will likely last just as long."

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Looks good but annoying to use

"Had this for 18 months now and I wouldn't buy again because of the controls. It looks good and works well - the cavity size is good and turntable-free design great. HOWEVER, I have a large family & use 2 microwaves side-by-side, and I'm finding that increasingly I use my old one in preference to this as it's quicker to operate and less annoying. My old microwave has a quick start button, goes from standby straight to work, whereas for this model you have to turn it on then press quick start. Adjusting the time is fiddly as the magnetic control wheel often doesn't register the turn, so it can take a lot of scrolling. When it's finished cooking it beeps at frequent, regular intervals to nag you until you've opened the door. I've been in touch with the manufacturer and it seems there is no way to turn this off. It's really annoying as often I'll want to set something to defrost or cook and then leave it in the microwave until I'm ready for the next step. Unfortunately given the cost of this I can't justify replacing it until it breaks! "

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Brilliant appliances

"Brilliant product as the rest in our house. We’ve gone all Bosch in our kitchen and never regretted for about 5 years now everything is working like new. This was the last thing we’ve added to our appliances family as we’ve changed the kitchen to new one but we kept all the Bosch appliances as they are just brilliant . Would recommend Bosch 8 series to everyone !!!"

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My extra pair of hands

"This new Bosch microwave compliments the Bosch oven I have in my

kitchen. I love the all stainless steel cavity and the fact it does not

need a turntable, plus all the auto cook functions really take the

guess work out cooking."

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Looks fab and easy to use.

"Lovely product - looks great and is easy to use. Look fabulous in my new kitchen."

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Great looking product

"Great microwave, easy to use cooks food perfectly, I prefer the square glass cooking plate to a turntable . Would definitely recommend . "

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