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 countertops and give your kitchen a modern style.
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 various foods.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven with the flexibility of wall ovens, a built in microwave and wall oven combo is a practical solution for kitchens of all kinds. Explore our complete selection of combination microwaves and wall ovens to find the perfect option for your home. Make sure you check the cutout specifications of your selected model and the installation guide to make sure it fits in your space. Our microwave and oven sets include both microwave and oven models in a variety styles, colors and finishes that can be incorporated into any decor. Look for features such as easy and efficient controls as well as a power cook feature and a built-in self-cleaning system to help you save time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combo can free up space on kitchen counters and give a stylish appearance to your kitchen. It can be used to heat leftovers, frozen food items, and even pre-packaged food items. It also eliminates the need for a separate countertop appliance or the bulky wall oven that is a stand-alone unit. If you are looking to upgrade your home without the need for major remodeling the combination microwave oven is a great choice.
Microwave ovens are available in a variety of different styles to suit your kitchen's decor. Some come with a swing-out right-to-left door, while others feature a drop-down style that opens the same way as an oven that is traditional. There is also a microwave-oven combo that opens in a drawer, similar to cabinets. Microwave drawers are easy to reach and are ideal for small spaces where you need to keep your microwave from taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves also come with various features that can make meal preparation easier and more efficient. ovensandhobs feature a sensor steam mode that alters the temperature and time of your food in order to ensure that you get perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. Other features include the broil element, that allows you to swiftly melt cheese and cook your favorite food. Crispwave(tm), meanwhile can grill, bake and crisp food items.
Consider how often you'll make use of each feature when choosing a microwave-oven combination. If you'll be using the oven component of your combo more frequently than the microwave, you may be better off using an oven with two walls instead. It's also important to note that a combo oven typically has less capacity than a traditional standalone oven.
After you've selected a microwave and oven combo to meet your needs, you should think about the installation procedure. Over-the-range models are positioned over the stovetop or cooktop, and plug into an electrical outlet. Built-in microwaves are installed on walls or cabinets in your kitchen. Certain models include trim kits to make your microwave match the cabinets you already have.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave oven combos are a great choice for those with smaller kitchens in their home or apartment. They can help to save cabinet space that would otherwise be occupied by two separate appliances and they can also help to reduce energy usage. They typically offer a more efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens, since they consume less energy. They can also be used to cook food or warm dishes. This reduces the necessity for other appliances such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE conducts a variety of analyses when evaluating potential amendments to energy conservation standards. These include market and technology assessments screening analyses, engineering analyses and a national impact assessment (NIA). In this SNOPR DOE will draw on its existing engineering analysis on microwave ovens to determine the level of efficiency improvements are feasible for this product type.
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 impacts on consumers for every product category including lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback period ("PBP"). DOE will use its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate the industry's net present value ("NPV").
The impact on manufacturers will be evaluated also, and DOE will employ an updated version of its Industry Cash Flow model that has been modified for this product type to calculate the manufacturing NPV. Finally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small-business manufacturers and other manufacturer subgroups to identify any that could be disproportionally affected by these proposals.
In addition, DOE will consider whether the testing procedures for microwave ovens must be updated to include active mode energy usage and an active mode energy use measurement. The current test procedures only deal with the use of standby mode power.
Design
Wall ovens rely on the circulating of hot air while microwaves use waves to cause the water molecules in food to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall units combine both appliances into one unit, reducing space in the kitchen and providing a modern and sleek design. It is important to think about your budget and needs before investing in a combination wall oven. Some of the combination ovens we evaluated have design or performance issues.