A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built-in microwave oven combo incorporates your wall oven and your microwave into one unit. They 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 offer a wide variety of cooking options to cook various foods.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven with the flexibility of a wall oven with a built-in microwave and wall oven combo is an efficient solution for kitchens of all kinds. Explore our complete selection of combination microwaves and wall ovens to find the best fit for your home. Make sure you read the cutout specifications and installation guide for the model you select to ensure that it is suitable in your space. Our microwave & wall oven models include wall oven and microwave models that are available in a range of colors, styles and finishes to complement any style. Look for features such as simple and easy controls and a power cook function and a built-in self-cleaning system to help you save time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combination can save space on kitchen counters and give a stylish design to your space. Because it functions as a microwave in addition to a traditional oven, you can heat up leftovers, frozen meals and pre-packaged meals all in one appliance. It also eliminates the requirement for a separate countertop appliance or the bulky wall oven that is a stand-alone unit. A combination microwave oven could be a great option for those who want to modernize your kitchen without undergoing any major renovations.
You can find microwave ovens in various styles to match your kitchen's decor. Some microwave oven combos feature doors that swing out right to left, while others are 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 accessible and are perfect for small spaces.
built in microwave ovens have a variety of features that can make meal preparation easier and more practical. For instance, certain models have sensors for steam cycles that automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food items to ensure that you receive perfect steamed fish and vegetables. Other features include the broil feature, which lets you quickly melt cheese and brown your favorite food. Crispwave(tm), meanwhile, can grill, bake, and crisp food items.
Consider how often you'll use each feature when choosing a microwave-oven combination. If you'll be using the oven portion of your combo more frequently than the microwave, you might be better off using a double wall oven. A combo appliance is smaller in capacity than an oven that is a standalone unit.
When you've chosen the right microwave and oven combination to meet your needs, consider the installation procedure. Over-the range models are mounted over your cooktop or stove and connect to an electrical outlet. Built-in microwaves can be incorporated on walls or cabinets in your kitchen. Certain models include trim kits to make your microwave match your cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
A built in microwave oven combination can be an excellent space-saving option for those who have smaller kitchens, whether they are in a house or apartment. They can free up space in cabinets which would otherwise be taken by separate appliances. They can also reduce energy consumption. They typically offer an efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens, since they consume less energy. They can also be used to cook food and warm food items. This reduces the requirement for other appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.
When evaluating potential amended energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses, including assessment of technology and market conditions, screening analysis, engineering analysis, and a national impact analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the maximum efficiency improvements that are technically feasible for this product class.
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 cost savings over the lifecycle, as well as the simple payback period (PBP). DOE will use 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. Finally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small-business manufacturers and other subgroups of manufacturers to identify any that may be affected in a different way by these proposals.
DOE will also consider whether the test procedure for microwave ovens requires to be revised to include active mode power consumption as well as a possible integrated energy use measure. The current test procedures only cover standby mode power consumption.
Design
Wall ovens are based on the circulating of hot air while microwaves use waves to cause water molecules in food to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall units combine these two appliances into a single unit, reducing space in the kitchen while giving a modern, sleek look. It is important to consider your budget and goals before deciding on a combination wall oven. A few of the combo wall ovens that we've rated have issues with performance or design.