A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built-in microwave oven combo incorporates your wall oven and your microwave into one appliance. They can help free space on your countertops and provide your kitchen with a sleek design.
These models are equipped with powerful broilers that cook food evenly. The microwaves can also heat food quickly. They also offer a wide range of options for cooking 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 kitchens with a variety of styles. Explore our range of wall ovens with combination microwaves to find the perfect solution for your home. Make sure you check the cutout specifications of your chosen unit and the installation guide to be sure it fits in your space. Discover More and wall oven models include wall oven and microwave models that are available in a variety of styles, colors and finishes to complement any style. Also, look for features like 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 can save counter space and make your kitchen appear more modern look. It can be used to cook leftovers, frozen food items, and packaged food items. It removes the necessity for separate appliances for the countertop or large wall ovens. If you are looking to upgrade your home without having to undertake major changes, a combination microwave oven is a great choice.
There are microwave ovens in a variety of designs to fit the decor of your kitchen. Some microwave oven combos feature doors that swing out right to left or 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 ideal for smaller spaces where you want to keep your microwave from taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves also come with a variety of features that can make meal preparation easier and more practical. For example, some models come with a sensor steam cycle 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 feature that allows you to quickly melt cheese or brown your favorite dish, as well as Crispwave(tm) technology that allows you to grill or bake food and make it crisp.
Consider how often you'll use each feature when choosing the microwave oven combination. If you will be using the oven more than the micro, you might prefer an oven that doubles as a wall. It's important to keep in mind that a combination appliance generally has less capacity than a traditional standalone oven.
Once you've decided on an oven and microwave combination to meet your needs, consider the installation procedure. Over-the-range models can be positioned over your cooktop or stove and connect to an electrical outlet, whereas built-in microwaves are inserted directly into cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that let you effortlessly match your new microwave with the cabinets in your kitchen.
Energy Efficiency
A built in microwave oven combo is an ideal space-saving solution for those who have smaller kitchens, whether they live in a home or apartment. They can free up the space in cabinets which would otherwise be taken by separate appliances, and also cut down on energy usage. They usually provide the most efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens because they use less energy. Additionally, they can usually be used to cook both warm and hot dishes, eliminating the requirement for additional appliances such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE performs several analyses when evaluating potential amendments to energy conservation standards. These include assessments of technology and market, screening analyses, engineering analyses, and national impact analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will use its existing engineering analysis on microwave ovens to determine what degree of efficiency improvement is feasible for this particular product.
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 the NIA, DOE will evaluate the impacts on consumers for each product category including lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback time ("PBP"). DOE will employ 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 altered industry cash flow model modified to fit this particular product to calculate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also examine the impacts of these plans on small-scale businesses as well as other manufacturing subgroups to identify those who could be most affected.
DOE will also examine whether the test procedure for microwave ovens needs to be updated in order to include active mode power consumption and a possible integrated energy use measure. The current test procedures only cover standby mode power consumption.
Design
Wall ovens depend on evenly circulating hot air while microwaves rely on waves to cause water molecules in food to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall units blend these two appliances into a single unit, reducing space in the kitchen while providing a modern and sleek design. You must carefully take into consideration your budget and goals before investing in a combination wall oven. Some of the ovens we reviewed have design or performance issues.