A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A microwave oven with built-in features incorporates your wall oven and your microwave into a single appliance. They can free up space on your counters and give your kitchen a stylish look.
These models feature powerful broilers that cook evenly and microwaves that heat food quickly. These models have a variety of options to cook different food items.
Size
A built-in microwave and wall oven combination is a great solution for many kitchens. It is a combination of the convenience of a microwavable with the flexibility of wall ovens. Browse our selection of combination wall ovens and microwaves to find the perfect fit for your home. Be sure to read the cutout specifications and installation instructions for your chosen unit to ensure it works in your space. Our microwave and wall oven combos include both microwave and wall oven models that come in a variety of colors, styles and finishes to match any style. Also, look out for features like smart and convenient digital controls, a power cook function, and built-in self-cleaning options to help reduce time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combo will free up counter space and give your kitchen a more sleek look. Since it functions as a microwave and traditional oven, you can heat up leftovers, frozen foods and pre-packaged meals in one appliance. It also eliminates the need for an additional countertop appliance or a bulky stand-alone wall oven. A microwave-microwave combination can be a great option if you want to upgrade your kitchen without undertaking any major renovations.
Microwave ovens are available in different styles to fit your kitchen's decor. Some come with a swing-out right-to-left door, while others have a drop-down design that opens the same way as a traditional oven. You can also purchase an oven and microwave that opens through a drawer like a cabinet. Microwave drawers are easy to reach and are ideal for small spaces where you want to keep your microwave from taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves also come with many features that simplify meal preparation and make it more convenient. Some models feature the option of a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and duration of your food in order to ensure that you get perfectly steamed vegetables and fish. Other features include a broil element that lets you quickly melt cheese or cook your favorite food and Crispwave(tm) technology that lets you grill, bake and crisp foods.
Consider how often you will utilize each feature before deciding on the microwave oven combination. If you'll use the oven portion of your combo more than the microwave, you may prefer a double wall oven instead. It's important to keep in mind that a combo oven typically has less capacity than a traditional standalone oven.
After you've picked the ideal microwave and oven combo for your needs, it's time to consider the installation. Over-the-range models are positioned over your cooktop or stove and connect to the power outlet. Built-in microwaves are inserted into cabinets or walls in your kitchen. Certain models come with trim kits to ensure that your new microwave is in line with 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 live in a home or an apartment. They can free up the space in cabinets which would otherwise be taken by separate appliances, and can also cut down on 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 or warm dishes. This eliminates the need for other appliances like 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). For this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the maximum level of improvements in efficiency that are technically feasible for this product category.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave to 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 built in combi microwave of the NIA, DOE will evaluate the impacts on consumers for each product class including lifecycle cost savings as well as simple payback period ("PBP"). DOE will use the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for microwavable ovens to determine the industry's net present value (NPV).
DOE will also assess the impact on manufacturers and will employ an industry-specific cash flow model that is specifically tailored to this type of product to estimate manufacturing NPV. In addition, DOE will consider the potential impact on small business manufacturers and other subgroups of manufacturers to identify any that could be disproportionately affected by these proposals.
Additionally, DOE will consider whether the tests for microwave ovens need to be revised to include active mode energy use and a possible integrated active mode energy use metric. The current tests only include standby mode power consumption.
Design
Wall ovens rely on the circulation of hot air evenly while microwaves make use of waves to cause the water molecules in food to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall units blend these two appliances into one unit, which is ideal for securing space in the kitchen while providing a modern and sleek design. You should carefully take into consideration your budget and goals before purchasing a combination wall oven. Some of the combo ovens we evaluated have performance or design issues.