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 unit. They can help you save space on your counters and give your kitchen a classy look.
These models are equipped with powerful broilers, which cook food evenly. Their microwaves also allow food to be cooked quickly. These models have a variety of options to cook various foods.
Size
A built-in microwave and wall oven combination is a great solution for kitchens with a variety of. It combines the convenience of a microwave with the versatility of wall ovens. Explore our entire range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the perfect suitable one for your home. Make sure you read the cutout specifications and installation guide for the appliance you choose to ensure it works in your space. Our microwave & oven combinations include microwave and oven models that come in a variety of colors, styles and finishes that will match any decor. Look for features such as easy and efficient controls and a power cook function and a built-in self-cleaning feature to help you save time.
Convenience
A microwave oven with built-in features will save you counter space and give your kitchen a more sleek appearance. Since it functions as a microwave and a traditional oven it is able to heat leftovers, frozen meals and meals that are pre-packaged in one appliance. microwaves built in can also eliminate the need for a separate countertop appliance or bulky stand-alone wall oven. If you want to upgrade your home without having to do major remodeling, a microwave and a convection oven is a great choice.
Microwave ovens are available in different styles to suit your kitchen's decor. Some come with a swing-out right-to-left door, while others have a drop-down design that opens in the same manner as an oven that is traditional. You can also find microwave ovens with the drawer design that opens like cabinets. The microwave drawers are easy to reach and are perfect for small spaces where you want to avoid taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves can also offer various features that assist in making meal preparation easier and more practical. For example, some models come with sensors that allow you to steam your food and automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food items to ensure that you get perfectly steamed veggies and fish. Other features include a broil feature that allows you to quickly melt cheese or cook your favorite food, as well as Crispwave(tm) technology that allows you to grill food items, bake and crisp them.
Consider how often you'll make use of each feature when choosing a microwave-oven combination. If you'll use the oven more often than the microwave, you may prefer a double wall-oven. It's also important to remember that a combo appliance typically has less capacity than a traditional standalone oven.
After you've selected the right microwave and oven combination to meet your needs, you should think about the installation procedure. Over-the-range models mount over the stove or cooktop and plug into an electrical outlet, whereas built-in microwaves can be plugged directly into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that allow you to seamlessly integrate your new microwave into your existing kitchen cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave ovens are a great option for those with smaller kitchens in their home or apartment. They can free up the space in cabinets which would otherwise be taken by separate appliances, and also help reduce energy consumption. They usually provide a more efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens as they tend to use less energy. Additionally, they can usually be used to cook both food and warm dishes, which reduces the need for additional appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.
In evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses that include market and technology assessment, screening analysis, engineering analysis, and national impacts analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR DOE will draw on its existing engineering analysis on microwave ovens to determine the level of efficiency improvements are feasible for this product type.
DOE will evaluate the microwave's design to an energy performance objective that is specified 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 effects on consumers, such as the 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 industry net present value ("NPV").
DOE will also evaluate the effects on manufacturers and will use an altered industry cash flow model adapted to this product type to calculate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also look at the effects of these proposals on small-scale businesses as well as other manufacturing subgroups to determine those who could be most affected.
Additionally, DOE will consider whether the test procedures for microwave ovens should be updated to include active mode energy use as well as an integrated active mode energy use measure. At present, the test procedures only include standby mode power consumption.
Design
Wall ovens depend on the circulation of hot air evenly while microwaves make use of waves to cause water molecules in food to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall units blend these two appliances into a single unit, which is ideal for securing space in the kitchen while providing a modern and sleek design. It is important to take into consideration your budget and goals before purchasing a combination wall oven. Several of the combination wall ovens in our ratings have issues with performance or design.