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HDS8657U

Bosch HDS8657U

Most common issues on this model

  1. A broad but shallow cavity that restricts tall items
  2. Wide cavity asking the convection fan to work harder for even results
  3. Hinges working under the weight of a big door

Wide does not mean tall. The HDS8657U puts a gas cooktop over a 3.2 cu ft electric oven in a 36-inch freestanding dual fuel body from the 800 Series, and the cavity is broad and shallow. Baking sheets and roasting trays fit it nicely, while tall items are a tighter match. What you gain is shelf area, not headroom, and it is better to understand that before buying.

A wide cavity also asks more of the convection fan, which has to even out heat across the whole width. When baking comes out uneven, the fan or the door seal is usually responsible, not the oven design itself. The door is heavy as well, so its hinges carry a lot of weight and eventually lose tension.

On a visit, we check the seal, then the fan, then the hinges. Measure a tall roast against the cavity before you plan a holiday meal.

Key features

  • 36-inch freestanding dual fuel range, 800 Series
  • Gas cooktop above an electric convection oven
  • Wide oven cavity of 3.2 cu ft
  • Modes: convection roast, bake and proof
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HDS8657UHDS8657U questions
Is there room for a tall turkey?

Measure first. These ovens are wider than they are tall, so a big bird may touch the top rack or the ceiling of the cavity even when there is plenty of side room.

Do wide ovens bake unevenly?

Not when the convection fan is healthy, since that is its job. Uneven results across the width usually point to the fan or the door seal.

What do the hinges do on a heavy door?

They carry the weight of the door and keep it balanced as it opens and closes. When they wear, the door drops, sticks or no longer closes flush, and they are replaced as a pair.

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