A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A microwave oven that is built-in combines your wall oven with your microwave into one unit. They can help free space on your counters and give your kitchen a modern aesthetic.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook food evenly. Their microwaves also allow food to be cooked quickly. These models have a variety of cooking options for different foods.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven and 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 selection of combination microwaves and wall ovens to find the best suitable one for your home. Make sure you check the cutout specifications for your chosen unit and the installation guide to be sure it fits in your space. Our microwave and oven sets include microwave and oven models in a variety styles, colors and finishes that will match any decor. Look for features like smart and convenient controls, a power cook function and a built-in self-cleaning system to cut down on time.
Convenience
A microwave oven with built-in features can save counter space and give your kitchen a sleeker look. It can be used to heat leftovers, frozen food, and packaged food items. It also eliminates the requirement for an additional countertop appliance or a the bulky wall oven that is a stand-alone unit. A microwave-microwave combination can also be a good option if you want to upgrade your kitchen without undergoing any major remodeling projects.
You can find microwave ovens that come in a variety of styles to match your kitchen decor. Some come with a swing-out right-to-left door, whereas others feature a drop-down design that opens the same way as an ordinary oven. You can also purchase a microwave-oven combo that opens through a drawer like a cabinet. Microwave drawers are simple to reach and are perfect for small spaces where you need to minimize the use of counter space.
Combination microwaves are also equipped with many features that can make meal preparation easier and more efficient. Some models feature a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and duration of your food in order to ensure you get perfectly steamed vegetables and fish. Other features include a broil element that lets you quickly melt cheese or brown your favorite dish, as well as Crispwave(tm) technology that lets you grill or bake food and make it crisp.
When choosing a microwave oven combination, make sure to take into consideration how often you'll use each function. If you'll use the oven component of your combination more often than the microwave, you may be better off with a double wall oven instead. It's also important to note that a combination appliance generally has less capacity than a conventional standalone oven.
Once you've decided on a microwave and oven combo to satisfy your needs, think about the installation process. Over-the-range models are installed over your cooktop or stove and connected to an electrical outlet. Built-in microwaves can be incorporated into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that let you effortlessly integrate your new microwave into the cabinets in your kitchen.
Energy Efficiency
A built in microwave oven combo can provide an ideal space-saving solution for those who have smaller kitchens, regardless of whether they live in a home or apartment. They can help save cabinet space that would otherwise be occupied by two separate appliances and they can also help to reduce energy consumption. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall-mounted ovens and offer a more efficient way to cook. They can also be used to cook food and warm food items. This means that there is less need for other appliances like toasters or warming plates.
When evaluating possible amendments to energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses which include assessment of technology and market screening analysis, engineering analysis, and a national impact analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will use its engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine what degree of efficiency improvements are feasible for this product type.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave to a set of energy performance goals. black built in microwave 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 cost savings throughout the lifecycle and simple payback period (PBP). DOE will employ 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 examine the effects on manufacturers and will employ an industry-specific cash flow model adapted to this product type in order to estimate manufacturing NPV. Finally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small business manufacturers as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to identify any that may be affected in a different way by these proposals.
In resources , DOE will consider whether the test procedures for microwave ovens must be updated to include active mode energy use as well as an active mode energy use measure. The current test procedures only provide standby mode power usage.
Design
Wall ovens depend on the circulating of hot air while microwaves use waves to cause the water molecules in food to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall ovens combine two very different appliances into one unit that saves kitchen space and offers sleek, modern design. However, you must carefully take into consideration your budget and goals before deciding to purchase a combination wall oven. Some of the combo ovens we rated have performance or design issues.