A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility

A microwave oven that is built-in combines your wall oven with your microwave into one unit. They can free space on your counters and give your kitchen a modern design.

These models are equipped with powerful broilers, which cook food evenly. They also allow food to be cooked quickly. They offer a wide range of options to cook various food items.

Size

Combining the convenience of a microwave oven with the flexibility of an oven on a wall and a built-in microwave and wall oven combo is a practical solution for kitchens of all kinds. Browse our full selection of combination microwaves and wall ovens to find the right fit for your home. Make sure you read the cutout specifications and installation guide for the model you select to ensure it works in your space. Our microwave and oven built in combo and wall oven models include microwave and wall oven models that come in a variety of colors, styles and finishes to match any style. Also, look out for features such as intelligent and easy-to-use electronic controls, a power-cook feature and built-in microwave for wall unit self-cleaning options to help reduce time.

Convenience

A microwave oven with built-in features will save you space on your counters and make your kitchen appear more modern appearance. It can be used to heat leftovers, frozen food items, and packaged food items. It also eliminates the need for an additional countertop appliance or bulky stand-alone wall oven. A integrated combination microwave microwave oven could also be a good option when you are looking to improve your kitchen without undertaking any major remodeling projects.

There are microwave ovens that come in a variety of designs to fit your kitchen decor. Some have a left-to-right swing-out door, while others feature a drop-down style that opens the same way as an ordinary oven. There is also a microwave oven combo with an open-type drawer that opens like a cabinet. Microwave drawers are easily reached and are ideal for small space.

Combination microwaves also come with a range of features to help make meal prep easier and more convenient. For instance, certain models come with sensors for steam cycles that automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food items to ensure that you get perfectly steamed veggies and fish. Other features include a broil element that allows you to quickly melt cheese or brown your favorite dish and Crispwave(tm) technology that can grill, bake and crisp foods.

When selecting a microwave oven combination, make sure to take into consideration how often you'll use each function. If you'll be using the oven component of your combination more often than the microwave, you may be better off with an oven with two walls instead. It's also important to remember that a combination appliance generally has less capacity than a conventional standalone oven.

Once you've decided on a microwave and oven combo to satisfy your needs, think about the installation procedure. Over-the-range models are mounted over your stove or cooktop and connect to an electrical outlet, whereas built in microwaves are installed directly into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models come with trim kits that let you seamlessly match your new microwave with your kitchen cabinets.

Energy Efficiency

A built in microwave oven combo can provide an ideal space-saving solution for those who have smaller kitchens, regardless of whether they live in a home or apartment. They can save on the space in cabinets that would be occupied by two separate appliances. Additionally, they can also help reduce energy consumption. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall-mounted ovens and provide a more efficient way to cook. Additionally, they can usually be used to cook both food and warm dishes, which reduces the need for additional appliances like 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 a national impact assessment (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the highest level of improvements in efficiency that are technologically feasible for this particular product class.

In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a integrated microwave combi oven with an energy performance set of 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 the NIA, DOE will evaluate the effects on consumers for every product category, including 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 determine the industry's net present value (NPV).

DOE will also examine the impact on manufacturers and will employ an altered industry cash flow model that is specifically tailored to this type of product to calculate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also examine the impact of these proposals on small-scale businesses as well as other manufacturing subgroups to determine those who are likely to be affected.

DOE will also look into whether the test procedure for microwave ovens has to be updated in order to include active mode power consumption as well as an energy use measure. Currently, the test procedures only deal with the use of standby mode power.

Design

Microwaves produce heat by causing water molecules 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 a single unit that helps save kitchen space and offers an elegant, modern look. But you need to carefully consider your goals and budget before purchasing a combination wall oven. Some of the combo ovens we reviewed have design or performance issues.