A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built-in microwave oven combo offers the best of both worlds by combining your microwave and oven into one appliance. They can help you save space on your counters and give your kitchen an elegant look.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook evenly and their microwaves cook food quickly. Ovens & Hobs have a variety of cooking options for different dishes.
Size
A built-in microwave and wall oven combo is a fantastic solution for many kitchens. It offers the convenience of a microwavable with the versatility of wall ovens. Browse our full range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the best suitable one for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications and installation instructions for your chosen unit to ensure it will work in your space. Our microwave & wall oven combos include both wall oven and microwave models that are available in a variety of colors, styles and finishes to match any decor. Look for features like smart and convenient controls as well as a power cook feature, and built-in self-cleaning to save you time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combo can save space on your kitchen counters and give a stylish look to your space. Since it functions as a microwave and a traditional oven it is able to heat leftovers, frozen food items and pre-packaged meals all in one appliance. It eliminates the need for separate appliances for the countertop or large wall ovens. If you are looking to upgrade your home without having to do major remodeling the combination microwave oven is a great option.
Microwave ovens are available in a variety of different styles to suit the decor of your kitchen. Certain microwave oven combos come with doors that swing out right to left and others have drop-down designs that open the same way as traditional ovens. You can also purchase an oven and microwave that opens inside a drawer, like cabinets. The microwave drawers can be easily accessible and are perfect for small spaces.
Combination microwaves also come with many features that can simplify meal preparation and make it more practical. Certain models come with sensors that allow you to steam your food. This feature adjusts the temperature and duration of your food in order to ensure perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. Other features include a broil element that allows you to quickly melt cheese or cook your favorite food and Crispwave(tm) technology that allows you to grill food items, bake and crisp them.
Consider how often you will use each feature when choosing a microwave oven combo. If you'll be using the oven more frequently than the micro, you may prefer a double wall-oven. It's also important to note that a combo oven typically has less capacity than a traditional standalone oven.
Once you've decided on a microwave and oven combo to meet your needs, you should think about the installation process. Over-the-range models can be positioned over your stove or cooktop and connect to an electrical outlet, while built in microwaves are installed directly into the cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that let you seamlessly integrate your new microwave into the cabinets in your kitchen.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave ovens are a great choice for those who have smaller kitchens in their house or apartment. They can help save the space that would be taken up by separate appliances, and can also cut down on energy usage. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall-mounted ovens and offer a more efficient way to cook. They can also be used to cook hot and cold dishes, eliminating the need for additional appliances such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE performs several analyses when evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards. These include assessments of technology and market screening analyses, engineering analyses and national impact analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the maximum level of efficiency improvements that are technologically feasible for this 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 NIA, DOE will assess the impacts on consumers, including lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback time (PBP). DOE will employ its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate industry net present value ("NPV").
DOE will also assess the impact on manufacturers and will use an industry-specific cash flow model specifically tailored to this type of product to estimate manufacturing NPV. In addition, DOE will consider the potential impact on small business manufacturers as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to identify any that may be disproportionately affected by these proposals.
Additionally, DOE will consider whether the test procedures for microwave ovens should be revised to include active mode energy usage and a possible integrated active mode energy use measurement. Currently, the test protocols only address the standby mode power usage.
Design
Microwaves produce heat by causing water molecules vibrate in food. Wall ovens are based on the circulation of hot air while microwaves rely on waves to cause food molecules to vibrate. 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. But you need to carefully consider your goals and budget before deciding to purchase a combination wall oven. Some of the ovens we rated have performance or design issues.