A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built in microwave oven combo provides the best of both worlds by connecting your microwave and wall oven into one unit. They can help you save space on your counters and give your kitchen an elegant appearance.
These models are equipped with powerful broilers, which cook food evenly. The microwaves can also allow food to be cooked quickly. These models offer a range of options to cook various dishes.
Size
A built-in microwave and wall oven combo is a fantastic solution for many kitchens. It combines the convenience of a microwavable with the versatility of wall ovens. Browse our full range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the best suitable one for your home. Make sure you check the cutout specifications of your selected model and the installation guide to be sure it fits in your space. Our microwave and wall oven combos include both wall oven and microwave models that come in a variety of styles, colors, and finishes that will complement any decor. Also, look for features such as modern and efficient electronic controls, a power-cook function, and built-in self-cleaning options to help reduce time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven will free up space on your counters and give your kitchen a more sleek look. Since it functions as a microwave in addition to a traditional oven it is able to heat leftovers, frozen foods and pre-packaged meals in one appliance. It eliminates the necessity for separate appliances for the countertop or large wall ovens. If you want to upgrade your home without having to do major changes, a microwave and a convection oven is a great option.
Microwave oven combos are available in a variety of different styles to fit the decor of your kitchen. Certain microwave oven combos come with doors that swing open from right to left, while others are drop-down designs that open the same way as traditional ovens. You can also purchase a microwave-oven combo that opens inside a drawer, like a cabinet. The microwave drawers are easy to reach and are great for smaller spaces where you want to minimize the use of counter space.
Combination microwaves also come with a range of features to assist in making meal preparation easier and more practical. Certain models come with sensors that allow you to steam your food. This feature adjusts the temperature and time of your food in order to ensure perfect steamed fish and vegetables. Other features include a broil feature that allows you to quickly melt cheese or cook your favorite food and Crispwave(tm) technology that can grill or bake food and make it crisp.
Think about how often you'll use each feature when choosing the microwave oven combination. If you'll be using the oven portion of your combo more than the microwave, you may be better off with an oven with two walls instead. A combo appliance is smaller in capacity than an oven that is a standalone unit.
After you've picked the ideal microwave and oven combination that meets your needs, it's time to think about the installation. Over-the-range models are mounted over your cooktop or stove and plug into an electrical outlet, whereas built in microwaves are installed directly into cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models come with trim kits that allow you to seamlessly 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 with smaller kitchens, whether they reside in a house or apartment. They can free up the space that would be taken up by separate appliances, and can also reduce energy consumption. They generally provide 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 food items. This reduces the requirement for other appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE conducts various analyses when evaluating possible amended energy conservation standards. These include market and technology assessments, screening analyses, engineering analyses, and national impact analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR DOE will utilize its existing engineering analysis on microwave ovens to determine what level of efficiency improvements are technologically possible for this product category.
DOE will assess the microwave's design 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 the NIA, DOE will evaluate the impacts on consumers for each product class including lifecycle cost savings and 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 assess the effects on manufacturers and will employ an industry-specific cash flow model that is modified to fit this particular product to estimate manufacturing NPV. Additionally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small-business manufacturers and other subgroups of manufacturers to determine if they could be disproportionately affected by these proposals.
Additionally, DOE will consider whether the tests for microwave ovens need to be revised to include active mode energy use and an integrated active mode energy use measurement. The current test procedures only include standby mode power consumption.
Design
Microwaves create heat by causing water molecules vibrate in food. Wall ovens rely upon the circulation of hot air, while microwaves rely on waves to cause food molecules to vibrate. Combination wall ovens combine these two distinct appliances into a single unit that saves kitchen space and gives a sleek, modern aesthetic. You should carefully think about your budget and needs before deciding on a combination wall oven. Some of the combo ovens we evaluated have design or performance issues.