Overview of the best Bosch multicookers: their features, advantages and disadvantages

A multicooker is a multifunctional device that saves time. With it, you can cook dishes from the usual menu or become a full-fledged chef in your kitchen. An electrical appliance with a heating element, controls and a temperature sensor can replace an oven, a frying pan, a double boiler, a pressure cooker and an air grill.

The hostess does not have to purchase a microwave oven, use a stove and oven. Stewing, frying, baking, boiling, steaming and deep-frying - an incomplete list of functions that the multicooker is endowed with. Fish, meat, vegetables, fruits, cereals - an incomplete list of products, you can cook an abundance of dishes from them. Let's talk about the best Bosch multicookers below.

Bosch

The German manufacturer Bosch is the world's largest creator and supplier of various technologies (automotive, packaging, industrial, construction), consumer goods. The firm was organized over 130 years ago. The company's turnover three years ago was 70 billion euros. There are 440 enterprises and companies operating under this trademark in 60 countries. Technology for life occupies a significant place in the turnover of the brand.

The firm began producing multicookers in the early 2000s.

Why buy a Bosch multicooker?

There are reasons for this:

• Cooking will be under the control of an electrical appliance, and you can safely go for a walk without thinking that the dish will burn. The auto-keep function will keep food warm for hours.
• If you are a supporter of proper nutrition, dishes in a slow cooker can be prepared without fat in your own juice, or steamed. Cooked food will retain all the beneficial properties.
• No need to waste time preparing breakfast - the device can be charged in the evening and set the delayed start function.
• The manufacturing company values ​​​​its customers, therefore, in the event of a malfunction of the equipment, the product is replaced with a new one.

How to choose?

To choose the right model, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the product and read reviews on the Internet. Successful models usually have a classic look and color, are equipped with a convenient control panel, are powerful enough, are accompanied by a large-capacity cup and many accessories necessary for work.

For a family of 3-4 people, a multicooker with a bowl of 5 liters will be enough. If we take the average figures, 1.5 - 2 liters is enough for one family member. Power with such a volume should be more than 1 kW. Otherwise you will get a slow cooker.

Pay attention to the coating of the bowl.Non-stick and Teflon coatings must be used and washed very carefully. The resulting scratches can be unsafe for health, and the food will start to burn. The service life of such bowls is 2 - 3 years, sometimes up to 5 years, if the coating is made in several layers. Next, the bowl must be changed. Ceramic bowls are more durable if not dropped. Ceramics is too fragile material, it costs an order of magnitude more expensive. Thus, each material has advantages and disadvantages.

When buying a multicooker, you need to pay attention to the safety of appliances and the presence of a detachable power cord. Or there must be a button for completely de-energizing the device from the mains.

The valve on the lid should be easy to remove so that it can be washed after each end of the cooking program.

Odors tend to be absorbed into the walls of the multicooker.

The ideal model should be equipped with a moisture collector in the form of a transparent cup on the back. Unfortunately, the Bosch models do not have a condensate collection cup.

Rating of quality Bosch multicookers in 2022

The Bosch AutoCook series allows you to have your meal ready at the touch of a button. Cooking instructions appear on the digital display as text. Multicookers are equipped with several heating elements on the sides of the body and at the bottom, which allows you to evenly heat the food in the cooking bowl without heating the body and the bowl itself. All recent Bosch models are created according to this scheme and work using induction heating. In chain stores you can find 3 - 5 models that are in demand among customers and are of excellent quality. Let's analyze the main characteristics and make the top 6.

Bosch MUC22B42RU

At the bottom of the top is an inexpensive black model with a 5 liter bowl and 16 programs. The bowl is made of non-stick material. A slow cooker will help you cope with the preparation of milk porridge and crumbly cereals from various cereals. For people suffering from problems of the stomach and pancreas, there is the possibility of steaming dishes using a special container. Two levels allow you to cook meat or fish and a side dish at the same time. Cook soup, cabbage soup, broth, cook pasta or boil jelly, treat yourself to pilaf and stewed vegetables, fry cutlets and french fries - the slow cooker will take on these functions and become an excellent assistant to every housewife. Lovers of yoghurt or delicious pastries will not refuse to use Bosch appliances in the kitchen.

The product can be carried by the handle.

The digital display and control panel are conveniently located on top of the plastic housing. Management - touch. The outer lid has an opening button, the inner lid is removable. 3D heating ensures even distribution of heat throughout the bowl, which contributes to excellent heating and cooking. After automatic shutdown, food can remain heated up to 40° for 10 hours thanks to the "heating" function. Dimensions: 28x26x38 cm. Power is 900 watts. Many additional accessories are included in the kit: a two-level steam container; tongs to take out the cup; instruction. There is also a grate - deep fryer; a spoon; recipe book. There is no measuring cup and a container for collecting condensate, but this does not prevent the model from being popular among users of Bosch equipment.

The price varies: 7,600 - 11,990 rubles.

• pleasant appearance;
• multifunctionality;
• quality assembly;
• the presence of a temperature and time controller;
• excellent equipment;
• acceptable price;
• the possibility of delaying the start of cooking.

• short cord,
• the absence of some useful little things in the configuration;
• the start of cooking can be postponed only for half a day (12 hours).

Bosch MUC48B68RU

The next step of the podium - 5th place - was taken by an expensive Bosch MUC48B68RU multicooker model. With the help of an electric appliance, you can cook a lot of different dishes using 48 auto modes. The digital display with electronic control will help the hostess. The composition includes a Teflon bowl; capacity - 5 l. The coating has improved non-stick properties and is easy to clean without chemicals. Careful attitude to the product and the use of wooden and silicone spatulas will save Teflon from scratches, and it will last for 3 years. The set consists of a measuring cup, spatula, tongs; fry baskets; steam container; recipe books.

The induction coil does not allow even the most difficult products to burn. The heating element is located below and on the side, providing smooth heating of food from all sides. The power of the heating elements is within 1200 watts. After using the device, the power cord can be unplugged and stored separately.

In a slow cooker, you can cook both simple rice and pilaf; bake bread; brew yogurt; stew or fry vegetables in their own juice, as well as basic recipes with meat and fish. In addition, there are functions for making jam and jellied meat.It is possible to store two programs in the device's memory. Temperature heating is automatically maintained up to 40 degrees. The indications for the operating mode and cooking time are set. The product is blocked by pressing the keys in a special combination. This allows you to protect the device from children in order to avoid breakdowns and program failures. Removable inner lid for easy maintenance. The dimensions of the multicooker are 26x28x38 cm.

The cost of Bosch MUC48B68RU is 21,990 rubles.

• there is induction heating;
• support for a large number of programs;
• blocking the device from misuse.

• no pressure cooker function;
• average power of the model;
• the bowl is made without handles;
• high price.

Bosch MUC24B64

On the 4th place is the Bosch MUC24B64 model. 16 programs operate in three modes: long, medium and short. There is a mode for fine-tuning the temperature. A feature of the multicooker is the presence of programs for manual adjustment in the amount of 19 pieces. The 5 liter ceramic bowl is more scratch resistant than the Teflon coated bowl. But there is a drawback - the material is fragile, more expensive and short-lived if the dishes are not used carefully. The bowl can be easily washed using a brush and dishwashing detergent. In order not to regulate the temperature and time, you can write permanent modes to the device's memory, which can remember 2 recipes. This will save time. The power of the multicooker MUC24B64 is 900 watts.

10,300 - 12,990 rubles - the cost of the model in different stores.

• availability of necessary modes and programs;
• stylish design;
• acceptable price;
• excellent ergonomics;
• availability of induction heating technology;
• big set.

• lack of handles on the bowl;
• constant fogging of the viewing window;
• fragile bowl.

Bosch MUC48W68

The induction multi-functional product, capable of cooking 100 kinds of different dishes, ranks third among the best. The electronic control is designed for 48 programs, with the help of which you can cook cheeses and fondue, cereals, soups, stew or fry food, bake a pie, bread. The device is equipped with a recipe memory function. Additional features include a delayed start, a regulator of time for cooking. For uniform heating, 3D induction heating is provided.

In the event of a sudden power outage, the multicooker will continue to work according to the established program until it is completed. The materials used in the creation of the product are BPA-free, which makes the device environmentally friendly when cooking. The 5 liter bowl has a Teflon coating. It can be washed in the dishwasher, but without chemicals. The power of the model is 1200 W, overall dimensions are 31.5x29x42.5 cm. As standard, the Bosch MUC48W68 multicooker comes with a measuring cup, a deep fryer, a two-level container, a spatula, a spoon.

Stores offer to purchase a model for 17,450 - 23,600 rubles.

• multifunctionality;
• attractive appearance and color;
• 3D induction heating;
• the presence of a child lock;
• the ability to create your own experimental recipes and dishes;
• all elements of the product are safe for products.

• there is no condensate collection bowl;
• high price;
• short service life of the Teflon coating of the bowl, which will have to be replaced after three years;
• there is no pressure cooker function;
• not suitable for all baked dishes, since the maximum temperature is 160 degrees.

Bosch MUC28B64

2nd place - an ergonomic multicooker with many functions. 3D heating technology, storing two programs in memory, multi-cooking with precise settings are part of the model's capabilities. 4 liter ceramic bowl, electronic control system, delayed cooking time and other features are similar to other models of Bosch multicookers. Text hints on the screen and adjustment of time, temperature are the features of the device. Medium power multicooker - 900 W, with a silver body and black trim, has small dimensions: 28x26x38 cm.

Product price: 13,600 - 15,900 rubles.

• multifunctionality;
• a large number of programs;
• induction heating;
• ease of management;
• good equipment at an average price.

• no moisture trap;
• small bowl;
• the viewing window constantly sweats;
• lack of handles on the bowl.

Bosch MUC88B68

The multi-cooker-pressure cooker has taken the leading position in the ranking of the best devices. A core set of 50 programs has been implemented. Two favorite and frequently used recipes can be stored in the device memory. The heating system is equipped with a high and low pressure cooking mode and without it. The delayed start function allows you to select the desired cooking time, the maximum time is 19 hours. Fine-tuning the temperature and time mode makes it possible to achieve the desired degree of cooking of certain dishes.Automatic release of pressure after the end of the program, automatic activation of the heating mode, sound indication of the end time are additional features of the machine. The case has a convenient carrying handle.

The touch control panel on the lid is a little inconvenient. If it becomes necessary to cook food in an open bowl, the panel is not visible to the hostess. The second disadvantage is that the bowl cover is removed only after certain manipulations associated with removing the valve and unscrewing the nut, so it is inconvenient to wash it from grease and dirt. The bowl is made with a ceramic coating, the capacity of the bowl is 5 liters, the power of the heating elements is 1.2 kW. Quick half-minute heating of the cup to the operating temperature and quick cooking are the main advantages of the model.

17,195 - 22,890 rubles - this price range is offered to the attention of the buyer.

• excellent functionality;
• stylish design;
• reliability and good build quality;
• compactness;
• induction food heating;
• maximum equipment;
• interesting recipe book.

• inconvenient location of the control panel;
• removable cover;
• lack of a container for condensate;
• does not have a switch for complete de-energization from the network.

Conclusion

The Bosch brand has long been popular among home appliance users. Products are interesting, functional, well-assembled and rarely have factory defects.The general pros and cons of the Bosch multicookers offered in 2018 are as follows.

• quality assembly;
• reliability;
• excellent functionality;
• stylish design;
• the presence of a child lock;
• the use of environmentally friendly materials in the manufacture of electrical appliances;
• availability of induction 3D heating technology;
• the most necessary complete set of goods.

• a small selection of models on the market;
• on all models there is no container for collecting condensate;
• bowls without handles;
• rather high price of products.