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 one appliance. ovens with built in microwave can save counter space and give your kitchen a stylish look.
These models feature powerful broilers that cook evenly and their microwaves heat food quickly. They also have a wide variety of cooking options to cook various foods.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven with the versatility of a wall oven, a built in microwave and wall oven combination is an efficient solution for kitchens of all kinds. Explore our range of wall ovens that combine with microwaves to find the perfect fit for your home. Be sure to check the cutout specifications of your chosen unit and the installation guide to be sure it will fit in your space. Our microwave & oven combinations include both oven and microwave models with a variety of designs, colors and styles that will match any decor. Also, look for features such as 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 combination can save counter space in your kitchen and give a stylish design to your space. Because it functions as a microwave and traditional oven it can cook leftovers, frozen meals and pre-packaged meals all in one appliance. It removes the necessity of separate countertop appliances or bulky wall ovens. If you're looking to improve your home without having to undertake major renovations, a combination microwave oven is a great choice.
There are microwave oven combos in a variety of designs to fit your kitchen's decor. Some come with a swing-out right-to-left door, while others feature a drop-down style that opens the same way as a traditional oven. You can also purchase a microwave-oven combo that opens in a drawer, like cabinets. The microwave drawers can be easily reached and are ideal for small spaces.
Combination microwaves are also equipped with various features that can help you prepare your meals faster and more convenient. Some models have sensors that allow you to steam your food. This feature alters the temperature and time of your food in order to ensure perfect steamed fish and vegetables. Other features include the broil element, which allows you to quickly melt cheese and cook your favorite dish. Crispwave(tm) is meanwhile, can cook, grill, and crisp food.
Think about how often you'll make use of each feature when choosing a microwave oven combo. If you'll use the oven more often than the micro, you might prefer a double wall-oven. It's important to keep in mind that a combo oven typically has less capacity than a traditional standalone oven.
Once you've decided on an oven and microwave combination to meet your needs, consider the installation process. Over-the-range models can be positioned over your stove or cooktop and plug into an electrical outlet, whereas built in microwaves are installed directly into cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models come with trim kits that let you seamlessly blend your new microwave with the cabinets in your kitchen.
Energy Efficiency
A built-in microwave oven combo can provide a great space saving option for those who have smaller kitchens, regardless of whether they reside in a house or apartment. They can help save on cabinet space that would otherwise be taken up by two separate appliances and they also can help reduce energy usage. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall-mounted ovens and provide an efficient method to cook. They can also be used to cook food or warm food items. This means that there is less necessity for other appliances such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE conducts a variety of analyses when evaluating possible amended energy conservation standards. These include technology and market assessments, screening analysis, engineering analyses and a national impact analysis (NIA). For this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the maximum level of efficiency improvements that are technologically feasible for this product class.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave with a set of energy performance goals. 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 lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback period (PBP). DOE will employ its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate the industry's net present value ("NPV").
The impact of manufacturers will be assessed as well as the impact on manufacturers will be evaluated. DOE will use an updated version of its Industry Cash Flow model adapted for this product type to calculate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also examine the impact of these proposals on small businesses and other manufacturing subgroups to determine those who could be most affected.
DOE will also examine whether the test procedure for microwave ovens has to be revised to include active mode power consumption and a possible integrated energy use measure. At present, the test procedures only provide standby mode power usage.
Design
Wall ovens rely on the circulation of hot air evenly while microwaves make use of waves to cause water molecules in food items to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall units combine these two appliances into a single unit, saving space in the kitchen and providing a modern and sleek design. However, you must carefully think about your needs and budget before investing in a combo wall oven. Some of the ovens we evaluated have design or performance issues.