A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built in microwave oven combo offers the best of both worlds by making your microwave and wall oven into one appliance. They can free up space on your counters and give your kitchen a stylish look.
These models are equipped with powerful broilers, which cook food evenly. Their microwaves also allow food to be cooked quickly. They also have a wide range of options for cooking various meals.
Size
A built-in microwave and wall oven combination is a fantastic solution for kitchens with a variety of. It is a combination of the convenience of a microwave with the versatility of wall ovens. Browse our selection of wall ovens that combine with microwaves to find the best solution for your home. Make built in oven and microwave to review the cutout specifications for your selected model and the installation guide to make sure it fits in your space. Our microwave & wall oven combos include both microwave and wall oven models that are available in a variety of colors, styles and finishes to complement any style. Also, look out for features such as intelligent and easy-to-use digital controls, a power-cook feature and built-in self-cleaning options to help you 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 acts as a microwave and traditional oven it is able to heat leftovers, frozen foods and pre-packaged meals all in one appliance. It also eliminates the requirement for an additional countertop appliance or bulky stand-alone wall oven. If you are looking to upgrade your home without the need for major remodeling, a microwave and a convection oven is a great choice.
Microwave ovens can be found in many different styles to fit your kitchen's decor. Some microwave oven combos feature a swing-out right-to-left door, while others are drop-down designs that open the same way as traditional ovens. There is also a microwave oven combo with a drawer style that opens in the same way as an open cabinet. The microwave drawers are easy to reach and are great for small spaces where you want to minimize the use of counter space.
Combination microwaves also have many features that can simplify meal preparation and make it more efficient. Certain models come with a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and time of your food automatically to ensure perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. Other features include a broil feature that lets you quickly melt cheese or cook your favorite food, as well as Crispwave(tm) technology that lets you grill food items, bake and crisp them.
Think about how often you'll use each feature when choosing a microwave-oven combination. If you'll use the oven portion of your combo more frequently than the microwave, you may be better off using a double wall oven instead. It's important to keep in mind that a combination appliance generally has less capacity than a traditional standalone oven.
After you've selected an oven and microwave combination to meet your needs, consider the installation procedure. Over-the-range models can be positioned over your 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 make your microwave match the cabinets you already have.
Energy Efficiency
A built in microwave oven combo can provide an excellent space-saving option for those with smaller kitchens, whether they are in a house or apartment. They can save the space in cabinets that would be taken up by two separate appliances and they can also help to 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 dishes. This reduces the necessity for other appliances such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE conducts a variety of analyses when evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards. These include assessments of technology and market, screening analyses, engineering analyses and national impact analysis (NIA). For 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 category.
DOE will assess 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 impact on consumers, including cost savings over the lifecycle, as well as the simple payback period (PBP). DOE will employ the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for microwavable ovens to calculate the industry net present value (NPV).
DOE will also assess the impact on manufacturers and will employ a modified industry cash flow model that is 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 disproportionately affected by these proposals.
Additionally, DOE will consider whether the testing procedures for microwave ovens need to be revised to include active mode energy usage and an active mode energy use measure. The current test procedures only address the use of standby mode power.
Design
Microwaves generate heat through the process of causing water molecules to vibrate in food. Wall ovens depend on the circulation of hot air, while microwaves rely on waves to cause food molecules to vibrate. Combination wall units combine both appliances into one unit, saving space in the kitchen while giving a modern, sleek look. You should carefully consider your budget and goals before investing in a combination wall oven. Several of the combination wall ovens we have rated have issues with performance or design.