A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built-in microwave oven combo incorporates your wall oven and your microwave into one unit. They can help free up space on your countertops and give your kitchen a modern style.
These models are equipped with powerful broilers, which cook food evenly. The microwaves can also allow food to be cooked quickly. These models have a variety of options to cook various dishes.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven with the versatility of a wall oven with a built-in microwave and wall oven combination is an efficient solution for kitchens with a variety of styles. Explore our collection of wall ovens that combine with microwaves to find the best solution for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications and installation instructions for your chosen unit to ensure it works in your space. Our microwave and wall oven models include wall oven and microwave models that are available in a variety of styles, colors and finishes that will complement any decor. Also, look out for features like smart and convenient digital controls, a power cook feature and built-in self-cleaning options to help save time.
Convenience
A built in microwave oven combo can free up space on your kitchen counters and give a stylish appearance to your kitchen. Because it acts as a microwave and a traditional oven, you can heat up leftovers, frozen meals and pre-packaged meals in one appliance. It can also eliminate the need for a separate countertop appliance or large wall ovens that are stand-alone. integrated oven with microwave could be a great option if you want to upgrade your kitchen without undergoing any major renovations.
Microwave oven combos are available in different styles to match the decor of your kitchen. Certain microwave oven combos come with doors that swing out right to left or drop-down designs that open in the same way as traditional ovens. You can also find a microwave oven combo with the drawer design that opens as a cabinet. Microwave drawers are easy to reach and are great for small spaces where you want to minimize the use of counter space.
Combination microwaves also come with various features to aid in meal preparation and more efficient. For example, some models have sensors that allow you to steam your food and automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food to ensure that you get perfect steamed fish and vegetables. Other features include the broil element which lets you quickly melt cheese and brown your favorite food. Crispwave(tm) in turn can cook, grill, and crisp food.
When choosing a microwave combination, make sure to consider how often you'll use each function. If you'll use the oven component of your combo more frequently than the microwave, you might be better off using a double wall oven. A combo oven has less capacity than an oven that is a standalone unit.
After you've chosen the right microwave and oven combo for your needs, it's time to think about the installation. Over-the-range models are installed over your cooktop or stove and connect to an electrical outlet. Built-in microwaves can be incorporated into cabinets or walls in your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that let you seamlessly match your new microwave with your kitchen cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave oven combos are a great choice for those who have smaller kitchens in their home or apartment. They can save the space in cabinets that would be taken up by separate appliances. They can also 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 dishes. This eliminates the need for other appliances like toasters or warming plates.
When evaluating potential amended energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses, including assessment of technology and market conditions, screening analysis, engineering analysis and national impacts analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will use its engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine what degree of efficiency improvements are technologically possible for this product category.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave to a set of energy performance goals. 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 impact on consumers, including the lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback time (PBP). DOE will utilize the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for ovens that can be microwaved, to calculate the industry net present value (NPV).
DOE will also evaluate the impacts on manufacturers, and will use an industry-specific cash flow model that is specifically tailored to this type of product to estimate manufacturing NPV. Additionally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small-business manufacturers as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to determine if they could be disproportionately affected by these proposals.
DOE will also consider whether the test procedure for microwave ovens requires to be updated in order to include active mode power consumption as well as an energy use measurement. The current tests only cover standby mode power consumption.
Design
Microwaves produce heat by causing water molecules to vibrate in food. Wall ovens rely upon the circulation of hot air, while microwaves depend on waves to cause food molecules to vibrate. Combination wall ovens blend these two very different appliances into one unit that saves kitchen space and offers sleek, modern design. However, you must carefully consider your goals and budget before deciding to purchase a combination wall oven. A few of the combo wall ovens that we've rated have issues with performance or design.