A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built-in microwave oven combo provides the best of both worlds by making your wall oven and microwave into one unit. They can free up space on your countertops and give your kitchen a sleek style.
These models feature powerful broilers that cook evenly and their microwaves cook food quickly. They also offer a wide variety of cooking options to cook various meals.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven with the flexibility of a wall oven with a built-in microwave and wall oven is a practical solution for kitchens with a variety of styles. Browse our full range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the right suitable 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 fits in your space. Our microwave and oven combos include microwave and oven models in a variety colors, styles and finishes that can be incorporated into any decor. Also, look out for features such as modern and efficient electronic controls, a power-cook function and built in self-cleaning options to help you reduce time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven will free up space on your counters and give your kitchen a sleeker look. It can be used to heat leftovers, frozen food items, and even pre-packaged food items. It can eliminate the necessity for separate appliances for the countertop or large wall ovens. A combination microwave oven can also be a good option for those who want to modernize your kitchen without undertaking any major renovation projects.
Ovens & Hobs are available in a variety of different styles to fit your kitchen decor. Some microwave oven combos have doors that swing out right to left and others have drop-down designs that open in the same way as traditional ovens. There is also a microwave-oven combo that opens through a drawer like cabinets. Microwave drawers are easy to reach and are perfect for smaller spaces where you want to keep your microwave from taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves can also provide various features to aid in meal preparation and more efficient. For instance, certain models have sensors for steam cycles that automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food items to ensure that you get perfectly steamed veggies and fish. Other features include a broil element that lets you quickly melt cheese or cook your favorite food, as well as Crispwave(tm) technology that can grill, bake and crisp foods.
Consider how often you will utilize each feature before deciding on a microwave-oven combination. If you'll be using the oven component of your combination more often than the microwave, you may be better off with a double wall oven. A combo oven has a smaller capacity than an individual oven.
Once you've decided on an oven and microwave combination to meet your needs, you should think about the installation process. Over-the range models are mounted over your stovetop or cooktop, and plug into the power outlet. Built-in microwaves are installed into cabinets or walls in your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that allow you to seamlessly match your new microwave with the cabinets in your kitchen.
Energy Efficiency
A built-in microwave oven combination can be an ideal space-saving solution for those who have smaller kitchens, whether they live in a home or apartment. They can reduce the amount of cabinet space that would normally be taken up by two separate appliances and they also can help reduce energy usage. They generally provide an efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens, as they tend to use less energy. In addition, they can be used to cook both hot and cold dishes, eliminating the necessity for additional appliances like toasters or warming plates.
In evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses which include market and technology assessment, screening analysis, engineering analysis and national impacts analysis (NIA). For this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its existing engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the best level of efficiency improvements that are technologically feasible for this particular product class.
DOE will compare the design of a microwave with an energy performance objective that is specified 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 use the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for ovens that can be microwaved, to calculate the industry's net present value (NPV).
DOE will also evaluate the impacts on manufacturers, and will employ a modified industry cash flow model that is adapted to this product type to estimate manufacturing NPV. Additionally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small business manufacturers as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to determine if they could be disproportionately affected by these proposals.
In addition, DOE will consider whether the testing procedures for microwave ovens should be updated to include active mode energy use as well as an active mode energy use measure. The current test procedures only cover standby mode power consumption.
Design
Wall ovens depend on the circulation of hot air evenly while microwaves rely on waves to cause water molecules in food to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall ovens blend these two different appliances into one unit that can be used to save kitchen space and offers sleek, modern design. You must carefully take into consideration your budget and goals before purchasing a combination wall oven. Some of the combo ovens we reviewed have performance or design issues.