A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built-in microwave oven combo can combine your wall oven and your microwave into one appliance. They can save counter space and give your kitchen a stylish appearance.
These models feature powerful broilers that cook evenly, and their microwaves heat food quickly. These models offer a range of options to cook different food items.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven with the flexibility of wall ovens, a built in microwave and wall oven is a practical solution for kitchens with a variety of styles. Explore our entire selection of combination microwaves and wall ovens to find the right suitable one for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications and the installation guide for the model you select to ensure it will work in your space. Our microwave & wall oven combos include both microwave and wall oven models that are available in a variety of styles, colors, and finishes to complement any decor. Look for features such as smart and convenient controls and a power cook function and a built-in self-cleaning feature to cut down on time.
Convenience
A microwave oven with built-in features can save space on your counters and give your kitchen a more sleek appearance. Because it acts as a microwave and traditional oven it can cook leftovers, frozen food items and pre-packaged meals in one appliance. It also eliminates the need for an additional countertop appliance or a bulky stand-alone wall oven. A microwave-microwave combination can be a great option when you are looking to improve your kitchen without undergoing any major renovation projects.
Microwave ovens can be found in many different styles to match the decor of your kitchen. Some microwave oven combos feature doors that swing open from right to left or drop-down models that open the same way as traditional ovens. You can also get an oven and microwave that opens in a drawer, like cabinets. The microwave drawers can be easily reached and are ideal for small spaces.
Combination microwaves also come with a range of features to aid in meal preparation and more efficient. Some models have a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and time of your food in order to ensure that you get perfectly steamed vegetables and fish. Other features include the broil element, which allows you to quickly melt cheese and brown your favorite dish. Crispwave(tm), meanwhile, can grill, bake and crisp food.
When choosing a microwave combination, make sure to consider how often you'll use each function. If you'll be using the oven more frequently than the microwave, you may be better off buying an extra wall oven. A combo appliance has less capacity than an individual oven.
Once you've decided on a microwave and oven combo to satisfy your needs, think about the installation procedure. Over- integrated combination microwave are mounted over the stove or cooktop and plug into an electrical outlet, while built-in microwaves are inserted directly into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models come with trim kits to match your new microwave to your cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
A built in microwave oven combination can be an ideal space-saving solution for those with smaller kitchens, whether they are in a house or an apartment. They can save the space in cabinets that would otherwise be occupied by separate appliances. They can also help reduce energy consumption. They typically offer a more efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens as they tend to use less energy. They can also be used to cook both food and warm dishes, which reduces the requirement for additional appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE conducts various analyses when evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards. These include assessments of technology and market, screening analyses, engineering analyses and a national impact analysis (NIA). For this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the maximum level of improvements in efficiency that are technologically feasible for this product class.
DOE will compare the design of a microwave with 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 impact on consumers of each product category including lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback time ("PBP"). DOE will utilize the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for ovens that can be microwaved to determine the industry's net present value (NPV).
DOE will also assess the effects on manufacturers and will employ an altered industry cash flow model that is modified to fit this particular product to estimate manufacturing NPV. Additionally, DOE will consider the potential impacts on small business manufacturers as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to identify any that could be affected in a different way by these proposals.
Additionally, DOE will consider whether the tests for microwave ovens must be updated to include active mode energy use as well as an integrated active mode energy use measure. At present, the tests only provide standby mode power usage.
Design
Microwaves generate heat by causing water molecules 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 blend these two distinct appliances into a single unit that helps save kitchen space and offers sleek, modern design. It is important to think about your budget and needs before investing in a combination wall oven. Some of the ovens we evaluated have performance or design issues.