A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A microwave oven with built-in features can combine your wall oven and your microwave into one unit. They can help free space on your countertops and provide your kitchen with a sleek aesthetic.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook evenly and their microwaves heat food quickly. They also come with a broad range of options for cooking different foods.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven and the versatility of a wall oven with a built-in microwave and wall oven combination is an efficient solution for many kitchens. Browse our full range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the perfect option for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications and installation instructions for your chosen unit to ensure it will work in your space. Our microwave and wall oven models include microwave and wall oven models that are available in a range of styles, colors, and finishes that will complement any style. Also, look for features such as intelligent and easy-to-use digital controls, a power-cook function and built in self-cleaning options to help you save time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combo can save counter space and give your kitchen a sleeker look. It can be used to cook leftovers, frozen food items, and even pre-packaged food items. It removes the necessity of separate countertop appliances or large wall ovens. A microwave-microwave combination can also be a good choice when you are looking to improve your kitchen without undergoing any major remodeling projects.
You can find microwave ovens that come in a variety of styles to match your kitchen's decor. Some come with a swing-out right-to-left door, while others feature a drop-down design that opens the same way as an ordinary oven. There is also microwave ovens that open in a drawer, like cabinets. 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 efficient. Certain models come with the option of a sensor steam mode that alters the temperature and time of your food automatically to ensure that you get perfectly steamed vegetables and fish. Other features include the broil feature, which lets you quickly melt cheese and cook your favorite food. Crispwave(tm) is meanwhile, can grill, bake and crisp food.
Consider how often white built in microwave 'll utilize each feature before deciding on a microwave oven combo. If you'll be using the oven component of your combo more than the microwave, you might be better off using a double wall oven. A combo appliance is smaller in capacity than an individual oven.
Once you've selected the best microwave and oven combination for your requirements, you need to think about the installation. Over-the-range models are positioned over your stovetop or cooktop and connected to a power outlet. Built-in microwaves can be incorporated into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models come with trim kits that allow you to effortlessly match your new microwave with your existing kitchen cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave oven combos are a great option for those with smaller kitchens in their home or apartment. They can free up space in cabinets that would be taken up by separate appliances, and can also reduce energy consumption. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall-mounted ovens and offer the most efficient method to cook. They can also be used to cook food and warm food items. This reduces the requirement for other appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.
In evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses which include assessment of technology and market, screening analysis, engineering analysis and a 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 product type.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave with an energy performance set of goals. 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 class including lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback time ("PBP"). DOE will employ the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for ovens that can be microwaved to determine the industry's net present value (NPV).
Manufacturer impacts will be evaluated as well, and DOE will employ an updated 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 and other subgroups of manufacturers to identify any that could be disproportionally 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 integrated energy use measure. Currently, tests only include standby mode power consumption.
Design
Wall ovens are based on the circulating of hot air while microwaves rely on waves to cause water molecules in food to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall ovens combine these two different appliances into one unit that can be used to save kitchen space and offers an elegant, modern look. It is important to consider your budget and goals before purchasing a combination wall oven. Some of the ovens we rated have performance or design issues.