A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A microwave oven with built-in features combines your wall oven with your microwave into a single appliance. They can help you save counter space and give your kitchen a classy look.
These models are equipped with powerful broilers, which cook food evenly. The microwaves can also heat food quickly. They offer a wide range of options to cook various dishes.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven and the flexibility of wall ovens with a built-in microwave and wall oven combo is a practical solution for kitchens with a variety of styles. Browse our selection of combination wall ovens and microwaves to find the ideal solution for your home. Be sure to read the cutout specifications and the installation guide for the appliance you choose to ensure it works in your space. Our microwave and oven combos include microwave and oven models that come in a variety of colors, styles and finishes that can be incorporated into any decor. Also, look out for features such as intelligent and easy-to-use electronic 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 counter space in your kitchen and add a sleek look to your space. It can be used to cook leftovers, frozen food, and packaged food items. It can also eliminate the need for an additional countertop appliance or large wall ovens that are stand-alone. If you're looking to improve your home without having to undertake major remodeling the combination microwave oven is a great option.
There are microwave oven combos in a variety of styles to match your kitchen decor. Some have a left-to-right swing-out door, whereas others have a drop-down design that opens the same way as an oven that is traditional. There is also a microwave-oven combo that opens inside a drawer, like cabinets. integrated oven and microwave are easily reached and are great for small space.
Combination microwaves can also provide a range of features to assist in making meal preparation easier and more efficient. For instance, some models come with a sensor steam cycle that automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food items to ensure that you get perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. Other features include a broil element that allows you to quickly melt cheese or brown your favorite dish and Crispwave(tm) technology that allows you to grill, bake and crisp foods.
Think about how often you'll utilize each feature before deciding on a microwave-oven combination. If you'll use the oven more frequently than the micro, you might prefer a double wall-oven. A combo appliance is smaller in capacity than a standalone oven.
Once you've decided on the right microwave and oven combination to meet your needs, you should think about the installation procedure. Over-the-range models can be positioned over your stove or cooktop and connect to an electrical outlet, while built-in microwaves are inserted directly into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that allow you to effortlessly integrate your new microwave into your kitchen cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
A built in microwave oven combo can provide an ideal space-saving solution for those who have smaller kitchens, whether they live in a home or apartment. They can help save the space which would otherwise be taken by separate appliances, and 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 both warm and hot dishes, reducing the requirement for additional appliances such as toasters or warming plates.
In evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses, including assessment of technology and market, screening analysis, engineering analysis and a national impact analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR DOE will use its existing engineering analysis on microwave ovens to determine what level of efficiency improvements are feasible for this particular product.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave against 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 effects on consumers for each product category, including lifecycle cost savings and simple payback periods ("PBP"). DOE will employ 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, and DOE will use an updated version of its Industry Cash Flow model adapted to this particular product type to calculate the manufacturing NPV. In addition, DOE will consider the potential impacts on small business manufacturers and other subgroups of manufacturers to identify any that could be disproportionally affected by these proposals.
In addition, DOE will consider whether the testing procedures for microwave ovens need to be updated to include active mode energy use and a possible integrated active mode energy use metric. At present, the test procedures only cover standby mode power consumption.
Design
Microwaves produce heat by causing water molecules vibrate in food. Wall ovens are based on the circulation of hot air, while microwaves depend on waves to cause food molecules to vibrate. Combination wall units blend both appliances into one unit, saving space in the kitchen while offering a sleek modern aesthetic. You must carefully consider your budget and goals before deciding on a combination wall oven. Some of the ovens we rated have design or performance issues.