A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built-in microwave oven combo offers the best of both worlds by making your microwave and oven into one unit. They can help free up space on your countertops and give your kitchen a modern design.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook food evenly. The microwaves can also heat food quickly. These models have a variety of options to cook different foods.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven with the flexibility of a wall oven, a built in microwave and wall oven combination is a great solution for kitchens with a variety of styles. Explore our complete range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the best option for your home. Make sure you check the cutout specifications for the appliance you choose and follow the installation guide to make sure it fits in your space. Our microwave & oven combinations include both microwave and oven models with a variety of designs, colors and styles that can be incorporated into any decor. Also, look for features like modern and efficient digital controls, a power cook function, and built-in self-cleaning options to help you reduce time.
news built-in microwave oven combo can free up space on your kitchen counters and provide a modern look to your space. It can be used to heat leftovers, frozen food, and pre-packaged foods. It can also eliminate the need for a separate countertop appliance or large wall ovens that are stand-alone. If you're looking to improve your home without the need for major renovations the combination microwave 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. You can also purchase a microwave-oven combo that opens inside a drawer, like a cabinet. Microwave drawers are simple to reach and are perfect for small spaces where you want to keep your microwave from taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves also have a variety of features that can make meal preparation easier and more efficient. Some models feature a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and time of your food in order to ensure you get perfectly steamed vegetables and fish. Other features include the broil feature, which allows you to quickly melt cheese and brown your favorite dish. Crispwave(tm) is meanwhile can grill, bake, and crisp food.
Consider how often you'll use each feature when choosing a microwave-oven combination. If you'll be using the oven portion of your combo more frequently than the microwave, you might be better off with a double wall oven instead. It's also important to note that a combination appliance generally has less capacity than a traditional standalone oven.
After you've selected a microwave and oven combo to meet your needs, consider the installation process. Over-the-range models are mounted over the stove or cooktop and plug into an electrical outlet, whereas built in microwaves are installed directly into the cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that let you effortlessly match your new microwave with your kitchen cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
A built-in microwave oven combination can be a great space saving option for those with smaller kitchens, regardless of whether they live in a home or an apartment. They can free up space in cabinets that would otherwise be occupied by separate appliances. They can also cut down on energy usage. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall-mounted ovens and provide a more efficient way to cook. In addition, they can be used to cook both hot and cold dishes, eliminating the requirement for additional appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.
When evaluating potential amended energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses, including assessment of technology and market, screening analysis, engineering analysis, and national impacts analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will use its existing engineering analysis on microwave ovens to determine the level of efficiency improvements are technologically feasible for this particular product.
DOE will compare the design of a microwave with the energy performance goals set 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 every product category, including lifecycle cost savings and simple payback period ("PBP"). DOE will employ its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate the industry's net present value ("NPV").
DOE will also assess the impact on manufacturers and will employ a modified industry cash flow model that is specifically tailored to this type of product to calculate manufacturing NPV. In addition, DOE will consider the potential impacts on small business manufacturers and other manufacturer subgroups to identify any that may be disproportionally affected by these proposals.
Additionally, DOE will consider whether the test procedures for microwave ovens need to be updated to include active mode energy usage and a possible integrated active mode energy use metric. At present, the test procedures only cover standby mode power consumption.
Design
Microwaves generate heat by causing water molecules to vibrate in food. Wall ovens depend on the circulation of hot air while microwaves depend on waves to cause food molecules to vibrate. Combination wall ovens combine two different appliances into one unit that helps save kitchen space and provides sleek, modern design. It is important to think about your budget and needs before purchasing a combination wall oven. Some of the combination ovens we reviewed have design or performance issues.