A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built-in microwave oven combo gives you the best of both worlds by connecting your microwave and oven into one device. They can save counter space and give your kitchen an elegant look.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook evenly and their microwaves cook food quickly. These models offer a range of options to cook various food items.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven with the versatility of a wall oven and a built-in microwave and wall oven combo is a great solution for many kitchens. Explore our complete selection of combination microwaves and wall ovens to find the best fit for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications of your chosen unit and the installation guide to make sure it will fit in your space. Our microwave & wall oven combos include both wall oven and microwave models that come in a variety of styles, colors and finishes to complement any style. Look for features like simple and easy controls as well as a power cook feature and a built-in self-cleaning system to save you time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combo can save counter space in your kitchen and give a stylish appearance to your kitchen. Since it functions as a microwave and a traditional oven it can cook leftovers, frozen meals and pre-packaged meals in one appliance. It can eliminate the need for separate countertop appliances or bulky wall ovens. A combination microwave oven could also be a good choice if you want to upgrade your kitchen without having to undergo any major renovations.
You can find microwave oven combos in a variety of designs to fit the decor of your kitchen. Certain microwave oven combos come with doors that swing out right to left or drop-down designs that open the same way as traditional ovens. You can also get a microwave-oven combo that opens through a drawer similar to a cabinet. The microwave drawers can be easily reached and are great for small spaces.
Combination microwaves also have various features that can simplify meal preparation and make it more convenient. Some models have sensors that allow you to steam your food. This feature adjusts the temperature and time of your food automatically to ensure that you get perfect steamed fish and vegetables. Other features include the broil feature, which lets you quickly melt cheese and brown your favorite food. Crispwave(tm) is meanwhile, can grill, bake and crisp food.
Consider how often you'll use each feature when choosing a microwave oven combo. If you'll be using the oven component of your combination more often than the microwave, you may be better off using an oven with two walls instead. It's also important to remember that a combination appliance generally has less capacity than a traditional standalone oven.
Once you've selected the best microwave and oven combination that meets your needs, it's time to consider the installation. Over-the-range models can be positioned over your cooktop or stove and connect to an electrical outlet, whereas built-in microwaves are inserted directly into cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models include trim kits to match your new microwave to the cabinets you already have.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave oven combos are a great choice for those who have smaller kitchens in their house or apartment. They can free up space in cabinets that would be taken up by separate appliances, and can also help reduce energy consumption. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall ovens and provide an efficient method to cook. They can also be used to cook food and warm dishes. This reduces the necessity 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 a national impact analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will utilize its engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine what level of efficiency improvements are possible for this product category.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave with an energy performance set of 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 impacts on consumers for each product class, including lifecycle cost savings as well as simple payback time ("PBP"). DOE will use its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate industry net present value ("NPV").
The impact on manufacturers will be evaluated as well as the impact on manufacturers will be evaluated. inbuilt microwave will use a modified version of the Industry Cash Flow model, which has been adapted for this type of product to estimate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also examine the impacts of these plans on small businesses as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to identify those who could be most affected.
In addition, DOE will consider whether the tests for microwave ovens need to be updated to include active mode energy use and a possible integrated active mode energy use metric. The current tests only include standby mode power consumption.
Design
Wall ovens are based on the circulating of hot air while microwaves make use of waves to cause water molecules in food items to vibrate and produce heat. Combination wall ovens combine these two very different appliances into a single unit that saves kitchen space and provides sleek, modern design. It is important to take into consideration your budget and goals before investing in a combination wall oven. Some of the ovens we evaluated have performance or design issues.