A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A microwave oven that is built-in combines your wall oven with your microwave into a single appliance. They can help free space on your counters and give your kitchen a modern design.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook evenly and their microwaves cook food quickly. These models have a variety of cooking options for different foods.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven with the versatility of a wall oven, a built in microwave and wall oven is a practical solution for many kitchens. Explore our entire range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the perfect suitable one for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications and the installation guide for your chosen unit to ensure it works in your space. Our microwave & oven combinations include microwave and oven models with a variety of colors, styles and finishes that will complement any decor. Also, look for features such as modern and efficient electronic controls, a power-cook function, and built-in self-cleaning options to help you save time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combo can save counter space and give your kitchen a more sleek appearance. Because oven microwave built in acts as a microwave in addition to a traditional oven it can cook leftovers, frozen meals and meals that are pre-packaged in one appliance. It also eliminates the requirement for an additional countertop appliance or bulky stand-alone wall oven. A microwave-microwave combination can also be a good option when you are looking to improve your kitchen without having to undergo any major remodeling projects.
Microwave ovens are available in different styles to suit your kitchen's decor. Certain microwave oven combos come with doors that swing out right to left, while others are drop-down designs that open the same way as traditional ovens. You can also find a microwave oven combo with an open-type drawer that opens like cabinets. The microwave drawers are easy to reach and are ideal for small spaces where you want to keep your microwave from taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves also come with various features that make meal preparation easier and more efficient. Some models feature a sensor steam mode that alters the temperature and time of your food automatically to ensure perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. Other features include the broil element that allows you to swiftly melt cheese and cook your favorite dish. Crispwave(tm), meanwhile can grill, bake and crisp food.
Consider how often you'll make use of each feature when choosing a microwave oven combo. If you'll use the oven more frequently than the micro, you might prefer an extra wall oven. A combo appliance is smaller in capacity than an individual oven.
After you've selected an oven and microwave combination to meet your needs, consider the installation procedure. Over-the-range models are positioned over your stovetop or cooktop and connected to the power outlet. Built-in microwaves are inserted into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Certain models come with trim kits to make your microwave match your cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
A built in microwave oven combo can provide a great space saving option for those with smaller kitchens, regardless of whether they are in a house or apartment. They can save the space that would otherwise be occupied by separate appliances, and can also cut down on energy usage. They typically offer a more efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens because they use less energy. In addition, they can be used to cook warm and hot dishes, which reduces the necessity for additional appliances like toasters or warming plates.
When evaluating potential amended energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses, including assessment of technology and market, screening analysis, engineering analysis and national impacts analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR DOE will utilize its existing engineering analysis on microwave ovens to determine what level of efficiency improvements are feasible for this product type.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave with an energy performance set of objectives. The engineering analysis will then determine the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible based on the most advanced microprocessor-controlled model available on the market or in working prototypes, or the maximum reduction in energy consumption that is technically achievable with the current technologies available for this product class.
As part of NIA, DOE will assess the impacts on consumers, including the cost savings over the lifecycle, as well as the simple payback period (PBP). DOE will use the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for microwavable ovens, to calculate the industry's net present value (NPV).
DOE will also evaluate the impacts on manufacturers, and will employ an industry-specific cash flow model adapted to this product type to estimate manufacturing NPV. Additionally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small business manufacturers and other subgroups of manufacturers to identify any that may be disproportionally affected by these proposals.
Additionally, DOE will consider whether the testing procedures for microwave ovens must be revised to include active mode energy use as well as a possible integrated active mode energy use metric. The current tests only provide standby mode power usage.
Design
Wall ovens are based on the circulation of hot air evenly while microwaves make use of waves to cause the water molecules in food items to vibrate and produce heat. Combination wall ovens blend these two very different appliances into one unit that can be used to save kitchen space and provides a sleek, modern aesthetic. You should carefully consider your budget and goals before investing in a combination wall oven. A few of the combo wall ovens we have rated have issues with performance or design.