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 wall oven into one device. They can free space on your counters and give your kitchen a modern design.
These models are equipped with powerful broilers that cook food evenly. Their microwaves also allow food to be cooked quickly. They also come with a broad variety of cooking options to cook different foods.
Size
A built-in microwave and wall oven combination is a perfect solution for many kitchens. It offers the convenience of a microwavable with the flexibility of wall ovens. Explore our complete selection of combination microwaves and wall ovens to find the best option for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications of your selected model and the installation guide to be sure it will fit in your space. Our microwave & oven combinations include both oven and microwave models with a variety of colors, styles and finishes that will match any decor. Also, look for features like smart and convenient digital controls, a power cook function, and built-in self-cleaning options to help save time.
Convenience
A microwave oven with built-in features will free up space on your counters and give your kitchen a more sleek appearance. It can be used to cook leftovers, frozen food items, and pre-packaged foods. It also eliminates the requirement for an additional countertop appliance or the bulky wall oven that is a stand-alone unit. A microwave-microwave combination can be a great option when you are looking to improve your kitchen without undergoing any major remodeling projects.
Microwave oven combos are available in different styles to match your kitchen decor. Certain microwave oven combos come with doors that swing out right to left or drop-down models that open the same way as traditional ovens. You can also find microwave ovens that have an open-type drawer that opens in the same way as 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 many features that can simplify meal preparation and make it more practical. For instance, some models come with sensors for steam cycles that automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food to ensure that you receive perfectly steamed veggies and fish. Other features include a broil feature that lets you quickly melt cheese or cook your favorite food and Crispwave(tm) technology that can grill, bake and crisp foods.
Consider how often you will use each feature when choosing a microwave-oven combination. If you will be using the oven more frequently than the micro, you may be better off buying an oven that doubles as a wall. A combo appliance is smaller in capacity than an oven that is a standalone unit.
After you've picked the ideal microwave and oven combo for your requirements, you need to think about how you will install it. Over-the-range models mount over the stove or cooktop and connect to an electrical outlet, whereas built-in microwaves can be plugged directly into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that allow you to effortlessly match your new microwave with your existing kitchen cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
A built in microwave oven combination can be an ideal space-saving solution for those with smaller kitchens, regardless of whether they reside in a house or apartment. They can save the space in cabinets that would be occupied by two separate appliances, and they also can help reduce energy consumption. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall ovens and provide a more efficient way to cook. They can also be used to cook food and warm meals. This reduces the requirement for other 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 conditions, screening analysis, engineering analysis, and a national impact analysis (NIA). For this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the highest level of efficiency improvements that are technologically feasible for this product class.
DOE will assess the design of a microwave with the energy performance goals set 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 NIA, DOE will assess the impacts on consumers, including the cost savings throughout the lifecycle and simple payback period (PBP). DOE will utilize the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for ovens that can be microwaved, to calculate the industry net present value (NPV).
Manufacturer impacts will be evaluated also and DOE will employ a modified version of the Industry Cash Flow model adapted for this product type to calculate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also consider the impact of these proposals on small businesses as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to identify those that may be disproportionately affected.
In addition, DOE will consider whether the tests for microwave ovens should be revised to include active mode energy use and an active mode energy use measurement. The current test procedures only provide standby mode power usage.
Design
Wall ovens are based on evenly circulating hot air while microwaves make use of waves to cause the water molecules in food to vibrate and produce heat. Combination wall units blend both appliances into one unit, saving space in the kitchen while giving a modern, sleek look. But you need to carefully take into consideration your budget and goals before investing in a combo wall oven. Some of the ovens we reviewed have performance or design issues.