A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built in microwave oven combo offers the best of both worlds by combining your microwave and oven into one unit. They can help free up space on your countertops and provide your kitchen with a sleek design.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook evenly and their microwaves heat food quickly. These models offer a range of cooking options for different foods.
Size
Combining microwave oven builtin of a microwave oven with the versatility of an oven on a wall and a built-in microwave and wall oven combo is an efficient solution for kitchens of all kinds. Explore our collection of wall ovens that combine with microwaves to find the ideal one for your home. Make sure you check the cutout specifications for the appliance you choose and follow the installation guide to be sure it is suitable for your space. Our microwave and wall oven combinations feature both microwave and wall oven models that come in a variety of colors, styles and finishes to match any decor. Also, look out for features like intelligent and easy-to-use electronic controls, a power-cook function, and built-in self-cleaning options to help save time.
Convenience
A built in microwave oven combo can free up space on kitchen counters and give a stylish appearance to your kitchen. It can be used to heat leftovers, frozen food, and packaged food items. It also eliminates the requirement for an additional countertop appliance or bulky stand-alone wall oven. A combination microwave oven can be a great option if you want to upgrade your kitchen without having to undergo any major renovation projects.
There are microwave ovens that come in a variety of designs to fit the decor of your kitchen. Some come with a swing-out right-to-left door, whereas others feature a drop-down style that opens the same way as a traditional oven. You can also get a microwave-oven combo that opens in a drawer, similar to cabinets. The microwave drawers are easy to reach and are great for small spaces where you need to minimize the use of counter space.
Combination microwaves can also offer various features that help make meal prep easier and more convenient. For instance, some models have sensors that allow you to steam your food and automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food to ensure you receive perfect steamed fish and vegetables. Other features include a broil element that allows you to quickly melt cheese or cook your favorite food, as well as Crispwave(tm) technology that lets you grill or bake food and make it crisp.
When choosing a microwave oven combination, make sure to think about how often you'll be using each function. If you'll use the oven part of your combo more frequently than the microwave, you might be better off using an oven with two walls instead. A combo oven has less capacity than an individual oven.
Once you've decided on an oven and microwave combination to meet your needs, consider the installation process. Over-the-range models can be positioned over the stove or cooktop and connect to an electrical outlet, whereas built-in microwaves are inserted directly into the cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Certain models have trim kits that match your new microwave to the cabinets you already have.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave ovens are a great choice for those who have smaller kitchens in their house or apartment. They can help save on cabinet space that would normally be taken up by two separate appliances. Additionally, they can also help to 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 hot and cold dishes, eliminating the necessity for additional appliances such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE conducts various analyses when evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards. These include technology and market assessments, screening analyses, engineering analyses, and national impact analysis (NIA). For this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the highest 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 objectives. 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 impact on consumers of each product category, including lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback periods ("PBP"). DOE will employ its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate the industry's net present value ("NPV").
Manufacturer impacts will be evaluated as well and DOE will employ an updated version of its Industry Cash Flow model, which has been adapted for this product type to estimate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also examine the impact of these proposals on small-scale businesses as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to identify those who could be most affected.
Additionally, DOE will consider whether the test procedures for microwave ovens must be updated to include active mode energy use as well as a possible integrated active mode energy use measurement. The current test procedures only cover standby mode power consumption.
Design
Microwaves create heat by causing water molecules to vibrate in food. Wall ovens depend on the circulation of hot air while microwaves rely on waves to cause food molecules to vibrate. Combination wall ovens combine these two different appliances into one unit that can be used to save kitchen space and offers a sleek, modern aesthetic. However, you must carefully think about your needs and budget before deciding to purchase a combination wall oven. Several of the combination wall ovens in our ratings have issues with performance or design.