A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility

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

These models feature powerful broilers that cook evenly, and their microwaves cook food quickly. They offer a wide range of options to cook various dishes.

Size

Combining the convenience of a microwave oven and the flexibility of an oven on a wall and a built-in microwave and wall oven combo is an efficient solution for kitchens of all kinds. Browse our full selection of combination microwaves and wall ovens to find the perfect fit for your home. Make sure you check the cutout specifications of your chosen unit and the installation guide to make sure it will fit in your space. Our microwave and integrated double oven with microwave combos include microwave and oven models with a variety of colors, styles and finishes that can be incorporated into any decor. Also, look for features such as intelligent and easy-to-use 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 give your kitchen a more sleek look. 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 need for an additional countertop appliance or the bulky wall oven that is a stand-alone unit. A combination microwave oven can also be a good choice when you are looking to improve your kitchen without undertaking any major renovation projects.

Microwave ovens can be found in many different styles to match the decor of your kitchen. Some microwave oven combos feature doors that swing out right to left or drop-down designs that open in the same way as traditional ovens. You can also get a microwave-oven combo that opens inside a drawer, similar to a cabinet. Microwave drawers are easily accessible and are perfect for small space.

Combination microwaves also come with many features that help you prepare your meals faster and more practical. Some models feature the option of a sensor steam mode that alters the temperature and time of your food automatically to ensure that you get perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. Other features include the broil element, which lets you quickly melt cheese and cook your favorite food. Crispwave(tm) in turn, can grill, bake, and crisp food.

When choosing a microwave oven combination, make sure to consider how often you'll use each function. If you'll be using the oven component of your combo more frequently than the microwave, you might be better off with an oven with two walls instead. It's also important to note that a combo appliance typically has less capacity than a traditional standalone integrated double oven with microwave.

After you've picked the ideal microwave and oven combination for your needs, it's time to consider the installation. Over-the-range models can be positioned over your cooktop or stove and plug into an electrical outlet, while built-in microwave for wall unit microwaves can be plugged directly into the cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models have trim kits that make your microwave match the cabinets you already have.

Energy Efficiency

A stainless built in microwave-in microwave oven combo can provide a great space saving option for those with smaller kitchens, whether they are in a house or an apartment. They can save space in cabinets 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 provide the most efficient method to cook. Additionally, they can usually be used to cook hot and cold dishes, reducing the requirement for additional appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.

When evaluating possible amendments to energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses which include assessment of technology and market screening analysis, engineering analysis, and a national impact analysis (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 technically feasible for this product category.

DOE will evaluate the design of a microwave with 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 the NIA, DOE will evaluate the effects on consumers for each product category, including lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback period ("PBP"). DOE will employ 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 also and DOE will employ a modified version of the Industry Cash Flow model that has been modified for this type of product to estimate manufacturing NPV. Finally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small business manufacturers as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to determine if they could be affected in a different way by these proposals.

Additionally, DOE will consider whether the tests for microwave ovens must be updated to include active mode energy use and a possible black integrated microwave active mode energy use measure. 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 depend 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 and providing a modern and sleek design. However, you must carefully consider your goals and budget before purchasing a combination wall oven. Some of the combination ovens we evaluated have design or performance issues.