A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built in microwave oven combo gives you the best of both worlds by connecting your microwave and oven into one appliance. They can free space on your counters and give your kitchen a modern style.
These models have powerful broilers that cook evenly and microwaves that heat food quickly. They also have a wide variety of cooking options to cook different foods.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven and the flexibility of wall ovens with a built-in microwave and wall oven is a great solution for kitchens of all kinds. Browse our selection of wall ovens with combination microwaves to find the best fit for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications and installation guide for your chosen unit to ensure it will work in your space. built in microwave deals and oven sets include microwave and oven models in a variety styles, colors and finishes that will match any decor. Also, look out for features such as modern and efficient digital controls, a power-cook function and built in self-cleaning options that will help you save time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven will free up counter space and make your kitchen appear more modern look. It can be used to cook leftovers, frozen food items, and packaged food items. It can also eliminate the need for an additional countertop appliance or bulky stand-alone wall oven. If you want to upgrade your home without having to do major remodeling, a microwave and a convection oven is a great choice.
Microwave ovens are available in a variety of different styles to match your kitchen's decor. Certain microwave oven combos come with a swing-out right-to-left door or drop-down models that open the same way as traditional ovens. You can also purchase microwave ovens that open through a drawer like cabinets. The microwave drawers can be easily reached and are ideal for small space.
Combination microwaves also come with many features that simplify meal preparation and make it more convenient. Some models have a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and duration of your food in order to ensure perfectly steamed vegetables and fish. Other features include a broil feature that lets you quickly melt cheese or brown your favorite dish, as well as Crispwave(tm) technology that lets you grill, bake and crisp foods.
Consider how often you'll utilize each feature before deciding on the microwave oven combination. If you'll use the oven more frequently than the micro, you might be better off buying an oven that doubles as a wall. It's important to keep in mind that a combination appliance generally has less capacity than a conventional standalone oven.
Once you've decided on a microwave and oven combo to meet your needs, consider the installation process. Over-the range models are mounted over the stovetop or cooktop and connected to a power outlet. Built-in microwaves are inserted into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models have trim kits that ensure that your new microwave is in line with your cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
A built-in microwave oven combo can provide an excellent space-saving option for those with smaller kitchens, regardless of whether they are in a house or apartment. They can free up the space in cabinets that would be taken up by separate appliances, and also help reduce energy consumption. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall-mounted ovens and provide an efficient method to cook. They can also be used to cook food or warm meals. This means that there is less necessity for other appliances such as toasters or warming plates.
When evaluating possible amendments to energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses, including market and technology assessment screening analysis, engineering analysis, and a national impact analysis (NIA). For this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its existing engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the highest efficiency improvements that are technologically feasible for this particular product class.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave against 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 impacts on consumers for each product category including lifecycle cost savings as well as simple payback period ("PBP"). DOE will employ the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for ovens that can be microwaved, to calculate the industry's net present value (NPV).
DOE will also examine the impacts on manufacturers, and will use an altered industry cash flow model that is adapted to this product type in order 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.
Additionally, DOE will consider whether the testing procedures for microwave ovens need to be updated to include active mode energy use and an integrated active mode energy use metric. The current test procedures only include standby mode power consumption.
Design
Wall ovens rely on the circulating of hot air while microwaves use waves to cause water molecules in food to vibrate and produce heat. Combination wall ovens combine two distinct appliances into a single unit that helps save kitchen space and offers sleek, modern design. You should carefully consider your budget and goals before purchasing a combination wall oven. Some of the ovens we evaluated have performance or design issues.