A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built in microwave oven combo offers the best of both worlds by connecting your microwave and oven into one appliance. They can free up space on your countertops and give your kitchen a modern style.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook food evenly. The microwaves can also allow food to be cooked quickly. They offer a wide range of options to cook various food items.
Size
A built-in microwave and wall oven combo is a fantastic solution for many kitchens. It combines the convenience of a microwave with the flexibility of wall ovens. Explore our collection of wall ovens that combine with microwaves to find the ideal fit for your home. Be sure to check the cutout specifications of your chosen unit and the installation guide to make sure it is suitable for your space. Our microwave and oven sets include microwave and oven models in a variety colors, styles and finishes that will match any decor. Look for features like easy and efficient controls as well as a power cook feature and a built-in self-cleaning feature to cut down on time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven can save counter space and give your kitchen a sleeker look. Because it acts as a microwave and traditional oven, you can heat up leftovers, frozen foods and pre-packaged meals in one appliance. It also eliminates the requirement for an additional countertop appliance or bulky stand-alone wall oven. If you are looking to upgrade your home without the need for major changes the combination microwave oven is a great choice.
There are microwave oven combos in a variety of styles to match your kitchen's decor. Some have a right-to-left swing-out door, whereas others feature a drop-down style that opens the same way as an ordinary oven. There is also microwave ovens with a drawer style that opens in the same way as cabinets. Microwave drawers are simple to reach and are perfect for small spaces where you need to keep your microwave from taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves can also offer various features to assist in making meal preparation easier and more convenient. Some models have the option of a sensor steam mode that alters the temperature and time of your food in order to ensure perfectly steamed vegetables and fish. Other features include the broil element which allows you to quickly melt cheese and cook your favorite dish. Crispwave(tm), meanwhile, can grill, bake and crisp food items.
When choosing a microwave oven combination, make sure to take into consideration how often you'll use each function. If you will be using the oven more frequently than the micro, you might be better off buying an oven that doubles as a wall. A combo oven has a smaller capacity than an oven that is a standalone unit.
When integrated combination microwave 've chosen the right microwave and oven combination to meet your needs, consider the installation process. Over-the-range models are positioned over the stovetop or cooktop and connected to a power outlet. Built-in microwaves are installed into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that allow you to seamlessly match your new microwave with your existing kitchen cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave oven combos are a great choice for those with smaller kitchens in their house or apartment. They can save the space in cabinets that would be taken up by separate appliances. They can also cut down on energy usage. They typically offer a more efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens, because they use less energy. They can also be used to cook food and warm dishes. This means that there is less need for other appliances like toasters or warming plates.
In evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses that include assessment of technology and market conditions, screening analysis, engineering analysis, and a national impact analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its existing engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the best efficiency improvements that are technically feasible for this product category.
DOE will evaluate the microwave's design 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 part of NIA, DOE will assess the impact on consumers, including the cost savings throughout the lifecycle and simple payback period (PBP). DOE will employ the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for microwavable ovens, to calculate the industry's net present value (NPV).
DOE will also evaluate the impacts on manufacturers, and will employ an industry-specific cash flow model that is adapted to this product type to calculate manufacturing NPV. In addition, 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 examine whether the test procedure for microwave ovens requires to be updated in order to include active mode power consumption and an energy use measure. Currently, tests only cover standby mode power consumption.
Design
Wall ovens depend on evenly circulating hot air while microwaves make use of waves to cause the water molecules in food to vibrate and produce heat. Combination wall ovens combine these two distinct appliances into a single unit that saves kitchen space and gives an elegant, modern look. You should carefully take into consideration your budget and goals before investing in a combination wall oven. Many of the combination wall ovens we have rated have issues with performance or design.