A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built in microwave oven combo provides the best of both worlds by combining your microwave and oven into one device. They can free up counter space and give your kitchen a stylish look.
These models are equipped with powerful broilers, which cook food evenly. The microwaves can also have the ability to heat food quickly. They also have a wide selection of cooking options different foods.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven with the flexibility of an oven on a wall, a built in microwave and wall oven combination is a practical solution for many kitchens. Browse our full range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the right fit for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications for the appliance you choose and follow the installation guide to make sure it will fit in your space. Our microwave & wall oven combinations feature both microwave and wall oven models that are available in a variety of colors, styles and finishes to complement any decor. Also, look out for features like intelligent and easy-to-use digital controls, a power cook feature and built-in self-cleaning options that will help you reduce time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combo can save space on your counters and give your kitchen a sleeker look. Because it functions as a microwave and a traditional oven it is able to heat leftovers, frozen foods and meals that are pre-packaged in one appliance. It can eliminate the need for separate countertop appliances or bulky wall ovens. A combination microwave oven could also be a good option if you want to upgrade your kitchen without having to undergo any major remodeling projects.
You can find microwave oven combos in a variety of designs to fit your kitchen's decor. Some microwave oven combos have doors that swing out right to left and others have drop-down designs that open the same way as traditional ovens. There is also microwave ovens that open inside a drawer, similar to cabinets. Microwave drawers are easy to reach and are perfect for smaller spaces where you want to avoid taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves can also offer various features to assist in making meal preparation easier and more efficient. Certain models come with a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and time of your food automatically to ensure perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. Other features include the broil feature, that allows you to swiftly melt cheese and cook your favorite food. Crispwave(tm), meanwhile can cook, grill, and crisp food items.
Think about how often you'll make use of each feature when choosing a microwave-oven combination. If you'll use the oven more frequently than the micro, you might be better off buying a double wall-oven. A combo appliance is smaller in capacity than an individual oven.
Once you've selected the best microwave and oven combo for your requirements, you need to think about how you will install it. Over-the-range models are positioned over your cooktop or stove, and plug into a power outlet. Built-in microwaves are installed into cabinets or walls in your kitchen. Certain models come with trim kits to ensure that your new microwave is in line with your cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
A built-in microwave oven combo can provide an excellent space-saving option for those who have smaller kitchens, regardless of whether they reside in a house or an apartment. They can help reduce the amount of the space in cabinets that would be occupied by two separate appliances. Additionally, they can also help reduce energy consumption. They usually provide the most efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens as they tend to use less energy. They can also be used to cook food or warm dishes. This eliminates the necessity for other appliances such as toasters or warming plates.
When evaluating possible amendments to energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses, including assessment of technology and market screening analysis, engineering analysis and national impacts analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR DOE will draw on its existing engineering analysis on microwave ovens to determine what level of efficiency improvement is feasible for this product type.
DOE will evaluate the design of a microwave to 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 built in ovens and microwaves of the NIA, DOE will evaluate the effects on consumers for each product category including lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback period ("PBP"). DOE will use its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate industry net present value ("NPV").
DOE will also evaluate the impacts on manufacturers, and will use an industry-specific cash flow model adapted to this product type to calculate manufacturing NPV. Additionally, DOE will consider the potential impacts on small business manufacturers and other subgroups of manufacturers to determine if they could be disproportionately affected by these proposals.
Additionally, DOE will consider whether the testing procedures for microwave ovens should be revised to include active mode energy usage and a possible integrated active mode energy use measurement. Currently, the test protocols only cover the use of standby mode power.
Design
Wall ovens are based on the circulating of hot air while microwaves use waves to cause water molecules in food items to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall ovens combine two different appliances into a single unit that helps save kitchen space and provides a sleek, modern aesthetic. It is important to think about your budget and needs before investing in a combination wall oven. Several of the combination wall ovens in our ratings have issues with performance or design.