A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built in microwave oven combo gives you the best of both worlds by combining your microwave and wall oven into one device. They can save space on your counters and give your kitchen a classy appearance.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook evenly and microwaves that heat food quickly. These models offer a range of cooking options for different food items.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven with the flexibility of a wall oven with a built-in microwave and wall oven is a practical solution for kitchens of all kinds. Browse our full selection of combination microwaves and wall ovens to find the perfect fit for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications for your chosen unit and the installation guide to be sure it is suitable for your space. Our microwave and oven combos include both oven and microwave models with a variety of designs, colors and styles that will complement any decor. Look for features like simple and easy controls, a power cook function and a built-in self-cleaning feature to help you save time.
Convenience
A built in microwave oven combo can save counter space in your kitchen and give a stylish design to your space. 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 a separate countertop appliance or bulky stand-alone wall oven. If you are looking to upgrade your home without having to do major changes, a microwave and a convection oven is a great choice.
There are microwave ovens in various styles to match your kitchen decor. Some have a right-to-left swing-out door, while others have a drop-down design that opens in the same manner as a traditional oven. There is also microwave ovens that open through a drawer like cabinets. Microwave drawers are simple to reach and are perfect for smaller spaces where you want to keep your microwave from taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves can also offer various features that assist in making meal preparation easier and more convenient. Certain models come with the option of a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and duration of your food automatically to ensure that you get perfectly steamed vegetables and fish. Other features include the broil element which lets you quickly melt cheese and cook your favorite food. Crispwave(tm) is meanwhile can grill, bake and crisp food items.
When choosing a microwave oven combination, you should consider how often you'll use each function. If you'll use the oven more than the micro, you may be better off buying an oven that doubles as a wall. link home has less capacity than an oven that is a standalone unit.
When you've chosen an oven and microwave combination to satisfy your needs, think about the installation procedure. Over-the-range models are mounted over your stove or cooktop and plug into an electrical outlet, while built-in microwaves can be plugged directly into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models come with trim kits that let you seamlessly match your new microwave with the cabinets in your kitchen.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave oven combos are a great choice for those with smaller kitchens in their house or apartment. They can help save on cabinet space that would otherwise be taken up by two separate appliances and they also can help reduce energy consumption. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall-mounted ovens and provide the most efficient method to cook. They can also be used to cook food or warm food items. This means that there is less 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 engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine what degree of efficiency improvement is possible for this product category.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave with a set of energy performance objectives. 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 effects on consumers for each product class, including lifecycle cost savings as well as simple payback periods ("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 assess the impact on manufacturers and will use a modified industry cash flow model that is modified to fit this particular product to calculate manufacturing NPV. Finally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small-business manufacturers and other manufacturer subgroups to identify any that could be affected in a different way by these proposals.
In addition, DOE will consider whether the tests for microwave ovens should be updated to include active mode energy usage and an integrated active mode energy use metric. Currently, the test procedures only deal with the standby mode power usage.
Design
Wall ovens depend on evenly circulating hot air while microwaves use waves to cause the water molecules in food items to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall ovens combine two distinct appliances into one unit that saves kitchen space and gives sleek, modern design. You should carefully think about your budget and needs before investing in a combination wall oven. Some of the ovens we reviewed have design or performance issues.