A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built-in microwave oven combo offers the best of both worlds by combining your microwave and wall oven into one device. They can help free space on your counters and provide your kitchen with a sleek design.
These models come 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
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven and the flexibility of an oven on a wall with a built-in microwave and wall oven combination is a great solution for kitchens of all kinds. Browse our full range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the best 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 and wall oven combinations feature both wall oven and microwave models that are available in a variety of styles, colors and finishes that will complement any style. Also, look for features like smart and convenient electronic controls, a power-cook function and built in self-cleaning options to help you save time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combo can free up space on kitchen counters and add a sleek design to your space. It can be used to heat leftovers, frozen food items, and packaged food items. It also eliminates the need for a separate countertop appliance or 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 renovations.
Microwave ovens can be found in many different styles to suit the decor of your kitchen. Some come with a swing-out right-to-left door, while others have a drop-down design that opens in the same manner as an ordinary oven. You can also find microwave ovens with an open-type drawer that opens like a cabinet. Microwave drawers can be easily reached and are great for small space.
Combination microwaves also come with various features that help you prepare your meals faster and more convenient. Some models have a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and duration of your food in order to ensure perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. Other features include the broil feature, which lets you quickly melt cheese and cook your favorite food. Crispwave(tm) is meanwhile can cook, grill, and crisp food.
When selecting a microwave oven combination, you should consider how often you'll use each function. If you'll be using the oven more than the microwave, you may be better off buying an oven that doubles as a wall. A combo appliance has less capacity than an individual oven.
After you've picked the ideal microwave and oven combination for your needs, it's time to consider the installation. Over-the-range models mount over the stove or cooktop and plug into an electrical outlet, whereas built-in microwaves are inserted directly into the cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models come with trim kits that allow you to seamlessly blend your new microwave with the cabinets in your kitchen.
Energy Efficiency
A built in microwave oven combo can provide an ideal space-saving solution for those with smaller kitchens, whether they are in a house or apartment. They can free up the space in cabinets that would be taken up by separate appliances, and can also cut down on energy usage. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall ovens and provide an efficient method to cook. They can also be used to cook food or warm dishes. This eliminates the requirement for other appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE conducts various analyses when evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards. These include technology and market assessments, screening analysis, engineering analyses and a national impact assessment (NIA). In this SNOPR DOE will draw on its existing engineering analysis on microwave ovens to determine what degree of efficiency improvements are possible for this product category.
DOE will assess the design of a microwave with a set energy performance objectives 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 effects on consumers, such as the cost savings over the lifecycle, as well as the simple payback time (PBP). DOE will employ its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate the industry's net present value ("NPV").
The impact of manufacturers will be assessed also, and DOE will use a modified version of its Industry Cash Flow model that has been modified for this type of product to estimate manufacturing NPV. Additionally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small-business manufacturers as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to identify any that could be disproportionately affected by these proposals.
DOE will also look into whether the test procedure for microwave ovens requires to be updated in order to include active mode power consumption and an integrated energy use measurement. Currently, test procedures only provide standby mode power usage.
Design
Wall ovens rely on evenly circulating hot air while microwaves make use of waves to cause water molecules in food to vibrate and produce heat. Combination wall units combine both appliances into one unit, saving space in the kitchen and providing a modern and sleek design. You should carefully consider your budget and goals before deciding on a combination wall oven. Many of the combination wall ovens in our ratings have issues with performance or design.