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 free up space on your countertops and provide your kitchen with a sleek style.
These models feature powerful broilers that cook evenly and their microwaves heat food quickly. These models offer a range of cooking options for different foods.
Size
Combining built in microwave ovens of a microwave oven with the flexibility of wall ovens and a built-in microwave and wall oven combo is a practical solution for kitchens with a variety of styles. Explore our collection of wall ovens with combination microwaves to find the perfect solution for your home. Be sure to read the cutout specifications and installation guide for the model you select to ensure it works in your space. Our microwave & wall oven combinations feature both wall oven and microwave models that come in a variety of styles, colors, and finishes to match any style. Also, look for features such as smart and convenient electronic controls, a power-cook feature and built-in self-cleaning options that will help you save time.
Convenience
A built in microwave oven combo can free up counter space in your kitchen and add a sleek appearance to your kitchen. Because it functions as a microwave and traditional oven it can cook leftovers, frozen food items and meals that are pre-packaged in one appliance. It can eliminate the necessity of separate appliances for the countertop or large wall ovens. A combination microwave oven can be a great option when you are looking to improve your kitchen without undergoing any major renovation projects.
Microwave oven combos are available in different styles to match your kitchen decor. Some microwave oven combos have a swing-out right-to-left door or drop-down designs that open the same way as traditional ovens. You can also purchase an oven and microwave that opens through a drawer similar to a cabinet. The microwave drawers are easy to reach and are ideal for smaller spaces where you want to avoid taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves also have a variety of features that help you prepare your meals faster and more efficient. For example, some models come with sensors for steam cycles that automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food to ensure that you receive perfect steamed fish and vegetables. Other features include the broil feature, that allows you to swiftly melt cheese and brown your favorite food. Crispwave(tm) is meanwhile can grill, bake, and crisp food.
Think about how often you'll use each feature when choosing the microwave oven combination. If you'll use the oven component of your combo more frequently than the microwave, you may be better off with an oven with two walls instead. It's also important to note that a combo oven typically has less capacity than a conventional standalone oven.
After you've chosen the right microwave and oven combination that meets your requirements, you need to consider the installation. Over-the range models are mounted over your cooktop or stove and connected to an electrical outlet. Built-in microwaves are inserted on walls or cabinets in your kitchen. Certain models have trim kits that make your microwave match 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 are in a house or apartment. They can help to save on the space in cabinets that would be taken up by two separate appliances, and they also can help reduce energy consumption. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall-mounted ovens and offer the most efficient method to cook. They can also be used to cook both food and warm 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 utilize its existing engineering analysis on microwave ovens to determine the level of efficiency improvements are possible for this product category.
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 NIA, DOE will assess the impact on consumers, such as the cost savings throughout the lifecycle and simple payback period (PBP). DOE will use the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for microwavable ovens to calculate the industry net present value (NPV).
The impact of manufacturers will be assessed as well as the impact on manufacturers will be evaluated. DOE will use a modified version of its Industry Cash Flow model that has been modified for this type of 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 disproportionally affected by these proposals.
In addition, DOE will consider whether the test procedures for microwave ovens should be revised to include active mode energy use and an active mode energy use metric. Currently, the test procedures only cover standby mode power use.
Design
Wall ovens are based on evenly circulating hot air while microwaves make use of waves to cause water molecules in food to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall units combine these two appliances into a single unit, reducing space in the kitchen while providing a modern and sleek design. You should carefully think about your budget and needs before deciding on a combination wall oven. Some of the ovens we rated have performance or design issues.