A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built-in microwave oven combo gives you the best of both worlds by combining your wall oven and microwave into one device. They can save counter space and give your kitchen a stylish look.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook food evenly. They also heat food quickly. These models offer a range of cooking options for different foods.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven and the versatility of a wall oven, a built in microwave and wall oven is a practical solution for kitchens with a variety of styles. Explore our collection of combination wall ovens and microwaves to find the perfect one for your home. Make sure you read the cutout specifications and installation guide for the appliance you choose to ensure it will work in your space. Our microwave & oven combinations include both microwave and oven models with a variety of colors, styles and finishes that will complement any decor. Also, look for features such as smart and convenient digital controls, a power cook function and built in self-cleaning options that will help you reduce time.
Convenience
A built in microwave oven combo can free up space on kitchen counters and give a stylish look to your space. Because it acts as a microwave and a traditional oven, you can heat up leftovers, frozen meals and meals that are pre-packaged in one appliance. It also eliminates the requirement for an additional countertop appliance or the bulky wall oven that is a stand-alone unit. A combination microwave oven can also be a good choice for those who want to modernize your kitchen without undertaking any major renovations.
Microwave ovens can be found in many different styles to suit the decor of your kitchen. Certain microwave oven combos come with doors that swing out right to left and others have drop-down designs that open the same way as traditional ovens. You can also find microwave ovens with a drawer style that opens as an open cabinet. The microwave drawers are easy to reach and are ideal for small spaces where you need to avoid taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves also have various features that help you prepare your meals faster and more practical. For instance, certain models come with sensors for steam cycles that automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food items to ensure you receive perfect steamed fish and vegetables. Other features include the broil feature, which lets you quickly melt cheese and brown your favorite dish. Crispwave(tm) is meanwhile, can cook, grill, and crisp food.
When choosing a microwave oven combination, make sure to consider how often you'll use each function. If built in oven with microwave 'll be using the oven part of your combination more often than the microwave, you may prefer a double wall oven instead. A combo oven has a smaller capacity than an oven that is a standalone unit.
After you've picked the ideal microwave and oven combination that meets your requirements, you need to think about how you will install it. Over-the range models are mounted over the stovetop or cooktop and connected to a power outlet. Built-in microwaves are installed into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that let you effortlessly integrate your new microwave into your kitchen cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
A built-in microwave oven combination can be an ideal space-saving solution for those with smaller kitchens, whether they are in a house or apartment. They can save on the space in cabinets that would be occupied by two separate appliances. Additionally, they can also help reduce energy consumption. They usually provide the most efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens because they use less energy. They can also be used to cook food and warm meals. This reduces the requirement for other appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.
When evaluating possible amendments to energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses that include assessment of technology and market conditions screening analysis, engineering analysis and national impacts analysis (NIA). For this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the highest efficiency improvements that are technically feasible for this product class.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave to an energy performance set of 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 the NIA, DOE will evaluate the impact on consumers of each product category, including lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback time ("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 evaluate the impact on manufacturers and will use a modified industry cash flow model that is specifically tailored to this type of product to estimate manufacturing NPV. Additionally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small business manufacturers and other manufacturer subgroups to identify any that could be disproportionally affected by these proposals.
DOE will also examine whether the test procedure for microwave ovens has to be updated in order to include active mode power consumption and a possible integrated energy use measurement. 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 ovens combine two very different appliances into a single unit that saves kitchen space and gives sleek, modern design. However, it is important to take into consideration your budget and goals before investing in a combo wall oven. A few of the combo wall ovens in our ratings have issues with performance or design.