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. They can help free up space on your countertops and give your kitchen a modern design.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook food evenly. They also heat food quickly. These models offer a range of options to cook different foods.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven and the flexibility of an oven on a wall with a built-in microwave and wall oven is a great solution for many kitchens. Explore our complete range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the right fit for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications and the installation guide for your chosen unit to ensure it works in your space. Our microwave and wall oven combinations feature both wall oven and microwave models that are available in a variety of styles, colors and finishes to match any style. Also, look for features such as modern and efficient electronic controls, a power-cook feature and built-in self-cleaning options to help you save time.
Convenience
A microwave oven with built-in features can save space on your counters and give your kitchen a more sleek look. It can be used to cook leftovers, frozen food items, and pre-packaged foods. It eliminates the need for separate countertop appliances or large wall ovens. If you want to upgrade your home without the need for major renovations, a microwave and a convection oven is a great option.
Microwave ovens can be found in many different styles to match your kitchen decor. Some have a left-to-right swing-out door, whereas others have a drop-down design that opens in the same manner as an ordinary oven. You can also purchase microwave ovens that open in a drawer, like a cabinet. built in microwave and oven combo are easy to reach and are great for small spaces where you need to keep your microwave from taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves also come with various features that simplify meal preparation and make it more practical. Some models feature a sensor steam mode that alters the temperature and time of your food in order to ensure that you get perfect steamed 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 can grill food items, bake and crisp them.
Think about how often you'll utilize each feature before deciding on a microwave-oven combination. If you'll be using the oven portion of your combo more than the microwave, you may prefer a double wall oven instead. It's also important to note 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 process. Over-the-range models mount over your cooktop or stove and connect to an electrical outlet, while built in microwaves are installed directly into cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models include trim kits to match your new microwave to 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, regardless of whether they reside in a house or an apartment. They can free up space in cabinets that would otherwise be occupied by separate appliances, and also help reduce energy consumption. They typically offer an efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens, as they tend to use less energy. They can also be used to cook food and warm dishes. This reduces the requirement for other appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE conducts a variety of analyses when evaluating possible amended energy conservation standards. These include assessments of technology and market, screening analyses, engineering analyses and a national impact assessment (NIA). For this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the highest level of efficiency improvements that are technically feasible for this particular product class.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave against 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 the NIA, DOE will evaluate the effects on consumers for each product category, including lifecycle cost savings as well as simple payback time ("PBP"). DOE will use the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for ovens that can be microwaved, to calculate the industry's net present value (NPV).
The impact on manufacturers will be evaluated as well as the impact on manufacturers will be evaluated. DOE will use a modified version of the Industry Cash Flow model that has been modified for this type of product to calculate the manufacturing NPV. Finally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small business manufacturers and other subgroups of manufacturers to determine if they could be disproportionally affected by these proposals.
DOE will also consider whether the test procedure for microwave ovens needs to be revised to include active mode power consumption as well as an integrated energy use measurement. Currently, the test protocols only cover the use of standby mode power.
Design
Wall ovens rely on evenly circulating hot air while microwaves rely on waves to cause water molecules in food to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall ovens combine two distinct appliances into a single unit that can be used to save kitchen space and offers an elegant, modern look. It is important to consider your budget and goals before deciding on a combination wall oven. Many of the combination wall ovens in our ratings have issues with performance or design.