built in combi microwave in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A microwave oven that is built-in incorporates your wall oven and your microwave into one unit. They can free up space on your counters and give your kitchen a stylish look.
These models feature powerful broilers that cook evenly and microwaves that heat food quickly. They also offer a wide variety of cooking options to cook various foods.
Size
A built-in microwave and wall oven combination is a perfect solution for many kitchens. It combines the convenience of a microwavable with the flexibility of wall ovens. Explore our entire range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the perfect fit for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications for your chosen unit and the installation guide to be sure it will fit in your space. Our microwave and oven sets include microwave and oven models with a variety of designs, colors and styles that will match any decor. Also, look out for features such as smart and convenient digital controls, a power-cook function, and built-in self-cleaning options to help reduce time.
Convenience
A microwave oven with built-in features can save space on your counters and make your kitchen appear more modern appearance. Because it functions as a microwave and a traditional oven it can cook leftovers, frozen foods and pre-packaged meals in one appliance. It also eliminates the need for an additional countertop appliance or a bulky stand-alone wall oven. If you are looking to upgrade your home without having to undertake major remodeling the combination microwave oven is a great choice.
There are microwave oven combos in various styles to match your kitchen decor. Some have a right-to-left swing-out door, whereas others have a drop-down design that opens the same way as an ordinary oven. There is also microwave ovens that open through a drawer like cabinets. Microwave drawers can be easily reached and are great for small spaces.
Combination microwaves also come with a variety of features that can simplify meal preparation and make it more efficient. Certain models come with a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and time of your food in order to ensure you get perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. Other features include a broil element that allows you to quickly melt cheese or brown your favorite dish, as well as Crispwave(tm) technology that can grill or bake food and make it crisp.
When choosing a microwave combination, be sure to take into consideration how often you'll use each function. If you'll be using the oven part of your combination more often than the microwave, you may prefer an oven with two walls instead. It's also important to remember that a combo appliance typically has less capacity than a traditional standalone oven.
After you've picked the ideal microwave and oven combination that meets your needs, it's time to consider the installation. Over-the-range models are installed over the stovetop or cooktop, and plug into a power outlet. Built-in microwaves are inserted on walls or cabinets in your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that allow you to seamlessly integrate your new microwave into your kitchen cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave ovens are a great option for those who have smaller kitchens in their home or apartment. They can help save on the space in cabinets that would be occupied by two separate appliances, and they also can help reduce energy usage. They typically offer the most efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens, since they consume less energy. They can also be used to cook food and warm dishes. This means that there is less need for other appliances like toasters or warming plates.
In evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses that include 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 level of efficiency improvements are technologically feasible for this particular product.
DOE will compare the design of a microwave with the energy performance goals set 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 impact on consumers of each product class, including lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback time ("PBP"). DOE will use its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate industry net present value ("NPV").
DOE will also evaluate the impact on manufacturers and will employ an altered industry cash flow model that is adapted to this product type in order to estimate manufacturing NPV. In addition, 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.
In addition, DOE will consider whether the testing procedures for microwave ovens should be revised to include active mode energy use as well as a possible integrated active mode energy use metric. The current test procedures only address standby mode power use.
Design
Microwaves create heat through the process of causing water molecules to vibrate in food. Wall ovens rely upon the circulation of hot air while microwaves rely on waves to cause food molecules to vibrate. Combination wall ovens combine these two distinct appliances into one unit that saves kitchen space and gives an elegant, modern look. However, it is important to take into consideration your budget and goals before investing in a combo wall oven. Many of the combination wall ovens in our ratings have issues with performance or design.