A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A microwave oven with built-in features combines your wall oven with your microwave into a single appliance. They can help you save counter space and give your kitchen an elegant appearance.
These models are equipped with powerful broilers, which cook food evenly. Their microwaves also heat food quickly. These models have a variety of options to cook different dishes.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven with the flexibility of a wall oven and a built-in microwave and wall oven combination is a great solution for kitchens with a variety of styles. Browse our full selection of combination microwaves and wall ovens to find the right fit for your home. Be sure to read the cutout specifications and the installation guide for the appliance you choose to ensure it works in your space. Our microwave and oven sets include both microwave and oven models that come in a variety of styles, colors and finishes that can be incorporated into any decor. Also, look out for features such as modern and efficient electronic controls, a power-cook feature and built-in self-cleaning options to help you reduce time.
Convenience
A microwave oven with built-in features can save counter space and give your kitchen a more sleek look. It can be used to cook leftovers, frozen food items, and even pre-packaged food items. It also eliminates the need for a separate countertop appliance or large wall ovens that are stand-alone. A microwave-microwave combination can also be a good choice if you want to upgrade your kitchen without having to undergo any major renovation projects.
There are microwave oven combos in various styles to match the decor of your kitchen. Some have a left-to-right swing-out door, while others feature a drop-down style that opens the same way as a traditional oven. There is also a microwave oven combo with the drawer design that opens in the same way as cabinets. The microwave drawers are easy to reach and are great for smaller spaces where you want to avoid taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves are also equipped with many features that help you prepare your meals faster and more convenient. Certain models come with a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and time of your food in order to ensure you get perfectly steamed vegetables and fish. Other features include the broil element, which lets you quickly melt cheese and cook your favorite food. Crispwave(tm) is meanwhile, can cook, grill, and crisp food items.
When selecting a microwave oven combination, you should consider how often you'll use each function. If you'll be using the oven component of your combination more often than the microwave, you might be better off using a double wall oven. It's also important to remember that a combo oven typically has less capacity than a conventional standalone oven.
After you've selected the right microwave and oven combination to meet your needs, consider the installation procedure. Over-the-range models are positioned over your cooktop or stove and connect to a power outlet. Built-in microwaves are inserted into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models have trim kits that match your new microwave to the cabinets you already have.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave oven combos are a great option for those who have smaller kitchens in their home or apartment. integrated oven and microwave can save the space that would otherwise be occupied by separate appliances, and also cut down on energy usage. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall-mounted ovens and provide the most efficient method to cook. They can also be used to cook food or warm meals. This means that there is less necessity for other appliances such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE performs several analyses when evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards. These include technology and market assessments, screening analyses, engineering analyses, and a national impact assessment (NIA). For this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the highest efficiency improvements that are technologically feasible for this product category.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave to a set of energy performance 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, including the cost savings throughout the lifecycle and simple payback time (PBP). DOE will use the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for ovens that can be microwaved, to calculate the industry's net present value (NPV).
The impact of manufacturers will be assessed as well, and DOE will use an updated version of its Industry Cash Flow model adapted to this particular product type to estimate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also look at the impact of these proposals on small businesses as well as other manufacturing subgroups to identify those who are likely to be affected.
DOE will also look into whether the test procedure for microwave ovens has to be updated in order to include active mode power consumption and a possible integrated energy use metric. Currently, test procedures only include standby mode power consumption.
Design
Wall ovens depend on evenly circulating hot air while microwaves rely on waves to cause the water molecules in food to vibrate and produce heat. Combination wall ovens combine these two very different appliances into one unit that can be used to save kitchen space and offers a sleek, modern aesthetic. However, it is important to think about your needs and budget before deciding to purchase a combination wall oven. Many of the combination wall ovens in our ratings have issues with performance or design.