A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built in microwave oven combo provides the best of both worlds by making your microwave and wall oven into one device. They can help you save space on your counters and give your kitchen a classy appearance.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook food evenly. The microwaves can also heat food quickly. They also come with a broad selection of cooking options different foods.
Size
A built-in microwave and wall oven combination is a fantastic solution for many kitchens. It offers the convenience of a microwavable with the versatility of wall ovens. Explore our range of combination wall ovens and microwaves to find the best solution for your home. Make sure you check the cutout specifications for the appliance you choose and follow the installation guide to be sure it fits in your space. Our microwave and oven sets include both microwave and oven models in a variety designs, colors and styles that will match any decor. Look for features such as easy and efficient controls and a power cook function and a built-in self-cleaning feature to help you save time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combo will free up counter space and make your kitchen appear more modern appearance. Because it functions as a microwave and traditional oven, you can heat up leftovers, frozen food items and meals that are pre-packaged in one appliance. It also eliminates the requirement for a separate countertop appliance or large wall ovens that are stand-alone. A microwave-microwave combination can also be a good option if you want to upgrade your kitchen without undergoing any major renovations.
Microwave ovens can be found in many different styles to match your kitchen's decor. Some have a left-to-right swing-out door, whereas others feature a drop-down design that opens the same way as a traditional oven. You can also find microwave ovens with a drawer style that opens in the same way as an open cabinet. 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 can also provide various features that help make meal prep easier and more practical. For example, some models come with sensors that allow you to steam your food and automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food items to ensure that you receive perfectly steamed veggies and fish. Other features include the broil element, which allows you to quickly melt cheese and brown your favorite food. Crispwave(tm) is meanwhile can grill, bake, and crisp food.
Consider how often you will make use of each feature when choosing a microwave oven combo. If you will be using the oven more often than the micro, you might prefer an extra wall oven. It's also important to note that a combo oven typically has less capacity than a traditional standalone oven.
After you've selected the right microwave and oven combination to meet your needs, you should think about the installation process. Over-the-range models are positioned over the stovetop or cooktop and connected to an electrical outlet. Built-in microwaves are installed into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that let you seamlessly match your new microwave with the cabinets in your kitchen.
Energy Efficiency
A built in microwave oven combination can be an ideal space-saving solution for those with smaller kitchens, whether they live in a home or apartment. They can help save the space in cabinets which would otherwise be taken by separate appliances, and also help reduce energy consumption. They typically offer an efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens, as they tend to use less energy. In addition, they can be used to cook warm and hot dishes, reducing the necessity for additional appliances like toasters or warming plates.
DOE performs several analyses when evaluating possible amended energy conservation standards. oven and microwave built in include technology and market assessments, screening analyses, engineering analyses and national impact analysis (NIA). For 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 particular product class.
DOE will compare the microwave's design to 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 NIA, DOE will assess the impacts on consumers, including cost savings over the lifecycle, as well as the simple payback time (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 of manufacturers will be assessed as well, and DOE will employ a modified version of the Industry Cash Flow model that has been modified for this product type to estimate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also examine the impacts of these plans on small businesses as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to identify those who could be most affected.
In addition, DOE will consider whether the test procedures for microwave ovens need to be updated to include active mode energy usage and an active mode energy use metric. The current test procedures only cover standby mode power consumption.
Design
Wall ovens are based on the circulation of hot air evenly while microwaves rely on waves to cause water molecules in food to vibrate and produce heat. Combination wall ovens combine these two distinct appliances into a single unit that can be used to save kitchen space and provides sleek, modern design. However, it is important to consider your goals and budget before investing in a combo wall oven. Some of the ovens we evaluated have performance or design issues.