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 a single appliance. They can help free space on your countertops and give your kitchen a sleek aesthetic.

These models feature powerful broilers that cook evenly, and their microwaves cook food quickly. These models have a variety of options to cook various food items.

Size

Combining the convenience of a microwave oven and the flexibility of an oven on a wall, a built in combination microwave in microwave and wall oven is a practical solution for kitchens with a variety of styles. Explore our complete range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the perfect suitable one for your home. Be sure to read the cutout specifications and installation guide for your chosen unit to ensure that it is suitable in your space. Our microwave & wall oven models include black integrated microwave oven and wall oven models that are available in a variety of styles, colors, and finishes to match any style. Also, look for features like intelligent and easy-to-use digital controls, a power-cook function and built in self-cleaning options to help you save time.

Convenience

A built-in microwave oven can save space on your counters and make your kitchen appear more modern look. It can be used to cook leftovers, frozen food, and even pre-packaged food items. It removes the necessity of separate countertop appliances or large wall ovens. A combination microwave oven could also be a good choice if you want to upgrade your kitchen without undergoing any major remodeling projects.

There are microwave ovens in various designs to fit your kitchen's decor. Certain microwave oven combos come with a swing-out right-to-left door or drop-down designs that open the same way as traditional ovens. You can also purchase microwave ovens that open inside a drawer, similar to a cabinet microwave built in. The microwave drawers can be easily accessible and are perfect for small spaces.

Combination microwaves can also provide a range of features to aid in meal preparation and more practical. Some models have a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and duration of your food automatically to ensure you get perfect steamed fish and vegetables. Other features include a broil element that allows you to quickly melt cheese or cook your favorite food, as well as Crispwave(tm) technology that lets you grill or bake food and make it crisp.

Think about how often you'll utilize each feature before deciding on a microwave and oven integrated oven combo. If you'll be using the oven more frequently than the micro, you might prefer a double wall-oven. A combo oven is smaller in capacity than an individual oven.

After you've picked the ideal microwave and oven combination for your needs, it's time to consider the installation. Over-the-range models are positioned over your cooktop or stove and connected to an electrical outlet. Built-in microwaves are installed into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that let you effortlessly match your new microwave with your existing kitchen cabinets.

Energy Efficiency

A built-in microwave oven combo is an ideal space-saving solution for those with smaller kitchens, whether they reside in a house or apartment. They can free up space in cabinets that would be taken up by separate appliances, and also reduce energy consumption. They generally provide the most efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens because they use less energy. They can also be used to cook food or warm dishes. This means that there is less necessity for other appliances such as toasters or warming plates.

When evaluating potential amended energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses which include assessment of technology and market conditions, 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 best built in microwave oven (read) level of efficiency improvements that are technologically feasible for this product class.

DOE will assess the microwave's design to 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 NIA, DOE will assess the impacts on consumers, such as the cost savings over the lifecycle, as well as the simple payback time (PBP). DOE will use the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for ovens that can be microwaved, to calculate the industry's net present value (NPV).

DOE will also evaluate the impact on manufacturers and will use an industry-specific cash flow model that is adapted to this product type in order to estimate manufacturing NPV. In addition, DOE will consider the potential impacts on small business manufacturers as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to identify any that may be disproportionally affected by these proposals.

DOE will also consider whether the test procedure for microwave ovens has to be revised to include active mode power consumption as well as a possible integrated double oven with microwave energy use measurement. The current test procedures only cover standby mode power use.

Design

Wall ovens rely on the circulation of hot air evenly while microwaves use waves to cause water molecules in food items to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall ovens combine two different appliances into one unit that can be used to save kitchen space and gives sleek, modern design. You should carefully think about your budget and needs before purchasing a combination wall oven. Some of the ovens we reviewed have performance or design issues.