A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built in microwave oven combo provides the best of both worlds by connecting your microwave and oven into one unit. They can free up space on your countertops and give your kitchen a modern style.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook evenly and microwaves that heat food quickly. They offer a wide range of options to cook different dishes.
Size
A built-in microwave and wall oven combination is a great solution for kitchens of all kinds. It combines the convenience of a microwavable with the versatility of wall ovens. Browse our selection of wall ovens that combine with microwaves to find the ideal solution for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications and the installation guide for the appliance you choose to ensure that it is suitable in your space. Our microwave and wall oven combos include both wall oven and microwave models that are available in a range of styles, colors, and finishes to match any style. Look for features like smart and convenient controls as well as a power cook feature and a built-in self-cleaning feature to save you time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combo can save space on your kitchen counters and add a sleek design to your space. Since it functions as a microwave and a traditional oven, you can heat up leftovers, frozen foods and meals that are pre-packaged in one appliance. It eliminates the need for separate countertop appliances or bulky wall ovens. A combination microwave oven could be a great option if you want to upgrade your kitchen without having to undergo any major renovations.
You can find microwave oven combos in various styles to match the decor of your kitchen. Some come with a swing-out right-to-left door, whereas others feature a drop-down design that opens in the same manner as an ordinary oven. There is also a microwave-oven combo that opens in a drawer, similar to a cabinet. The microwave drawers are easy to reach and are perfect for small spaces where you want to keep your microwave from taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves also come with a range of features to aid in meal preparation and more efficient. Certain models come with sensors that allow you to steam your food. This feature alters the temperature and time of your food automatically to ensure that you get perfect steamed fish and vegetables. Other features include a broil feature that allows you to quickly melt cheese or brown your favorite dish and Crispwave(tm) technology that can grill food items, bake and crisp them.
Think about how often you'll make use of each feature when choosing a microwave oven combo. If you'll be using the oven component of your combo more than the microwave, you might be better off with a double wall oven instead. A combo appliance has less capacity than an individual oven.
After you've picked the ideal microwave and oven combo for your requirements, you need to think about the installation. Over-the range models are mounted over your cooktop or stove, and plug into the power outlet. Built-in microwaves are installed into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Certain models have trim kits that match your new microwave to the cabinets you already have.
Energy Efficiency
A built in microwave oven combo can provide an ideal space-saving solution for those with smaller kitchens, regardless of whether they reside in a house or an apartment. They can help to save on cabinet space that would otherwise be taken up by two separate appliances. Additionally, they can also help to reduce energy usage. They usually provide the most efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens as they tend to use less energy. They can also be used to cook food and warm meals. This means that there is less necessity for other appliances such as toasters or warming plates.
When evaluating potential amended energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses, including market and technology assessment, screening analysis, engineering analysis, and national impacts analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the maximum level of efficiency improvements that are technically feasible for this product class.
DOE will compare 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 impact on consumers of each product category including lifecycle cost savings and simple payback time ("PBP"). DOE will utilize the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for ovens that can be microwaved to calculate the industry's net present value (NPV).
Ovens & Hobs of manufacturers will be assessed as well, and DOE will use a modified version of its Industry Cash Flow model that has been modified to this particular product type to estimate manufacturing NPV. Finally, DOE will consider the potential impacts on small business manufacturers as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to identify any that could be disproportionally affected by these proposals.
In addition, DOE will consider whether the tests for microwave ovens need to be updated to include active mode energy usage and a possible integrated active mode energy use measure. Currently, test procedures only provide standby mode power usage.
Design
Wall ovens depend on the circulating of hot air while microwaves make use of waves to cause the water molecules in food items to vibrate and produce heat. Combination wall ovens blend these two very different appliances into one unit that can be used to save 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. Some of the combo ovens we rated have performance or design issues.