A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built-in microwave oven combo offers the best of both worlds by connecting your microwave and wall oven into one device. stoves integrated microwave can save counter space and give your kitchen an elegant look.
These models have powerful broilers that cook evenly, and microwaves that heat food quickly. They offer a wide range of cooking options for different foods.
Size
Combining this contact form of a microwave oven with the flexibility of a wall oven and a built-in microwave and wall oven is a great solution for many kitchens. Browse our selection of wall ovens that combine with microwaves to find the best fit for your home. Be sure to check the cutout specifications of your chosen unit and the installation guide to make sure it fits in your space. Our microwave & wall oven models include microwave and wall oven models that are available in a variety of styles, colors and finishes that will complement any style. Also, look for features like intelligent and easy-to-use digital controls, a power cook function and built in self-cleaning options to help reduce time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combo can free up space on kitchen counters and give a stylish design to your space. Since it functions as a microwave and a traditional oven, you can heat up leftovers, frozen foods and pre-packaged meals all in one appliance. It also eliminates the need for an additional countertop appliance or bulky stand-alone wall oven. A combination microwave oven can also be a good choice if you want to upgrade your kitchen without undertaking any major renovations.
Microwave oven combos are available in a variety of different styles to fit the decor of your kitchen. Certain microwave oven combos come with doors that swing out right to left and others have drop-down models that open the same way as traditional ovens. There is also microwave ovens with a drawer style that opens as cabinets. Microwave drawers are easily reached and are ideal for small space.
Combination microwaves are also equipped with many features that help you prepare your meals faster and more practical. Certain models come with a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and time of your food in order to ensure that you get perfectly steamed vegetables and fish. Other features include the broil element, which allows you to quickly melt cheese and brown your favorite food. Crispwave(tm), meanwhile can grill, bake, and crisp food items.
Consider how often you'll make use of each feature when choosing a microwave-oven combination. If you'll use the oven more than the micro, you may be better off buying a double wall-oven. A combo appliance is smaller in capacity than a standalone oven.
Once you've decided on an oven and microwave combination to satisfy your needs, think about the installation procedure. Over-the-range models are mounted over the stove or cooktop and connect to an electrical outlet, whereas built-in microwaves can be plugged directly into cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Certain models include trim kits to ensure that your new microwave is in line with 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 an apartment. They can help to save on the space in cabinets that would be occupied by two separate appliances and they can also help reduce energy usage. They generally provide an efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens, as they tend to use less energy. They can also be used to cook food or warm dishes. This eliminates the need for other appliances like toasters or warming plates.
When evaluating possible amendments to energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses that include market and technology assessment, screening analysis, engineering analysis and a national impact 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 particular product.
DOE will evaluate the design of a microwave to a set energy performance objectives in the engineering analysis. 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 effects on consumers, including cost savings throughout the lifecycle and simple payback time (PBP). DOE will utilize its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate the industry's net present value ("NPV").
Manufacturer impacts will be evaluated as well and DOE will use a modified version of its Industry Cash Flow model adapted for this type of product to estimate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also examine the effects of these proposals on small businesses as well as other manufacturing subgroups to identify those that may be disproportionately affected.
DOE will also examine whether the test procedure for microwave ovens has to be updated in order to include active mode power consumption and an energy use measurement. Currently, the test procedures only deal with the standby mode power usage.
Design
Microwaves create heat through the process of causing water molecules to vibrate in food. Wall ovens depend on the circulation of hot air while microwaves depend on waves to cause food molecules to vibrate. Combination wall units combine both appliances into one unit, saving space in the kitchen while offering a sleek modern aesthetic. However, you must carefully take into consideration your budget and goals before purchasing a combination wall oven. Some of the ovens we rated have design or performance issues.