A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility

A microwave oven with built-in features can combine your wall oven and your microwave into one appliance. They can free space on your counters and give your kitchen a sleek design.

These models come with 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 versatility of wall ovens, a built in oven and microwave in microwave and wall oven is an efficient solution for kitchens with a variety of styles. Explore our collection of wall ovens that combine with microwaves to find the best solution for your home. Make sure you read the cutout specifications and the installation guide for the model you select to ensure that it is suitable in your space. Our microwave and oven combos include both oven and microwave models in a variety designs, colors and styles that will match any decor. Look for features like simple and easy controls and a power cook function and a built in microwave over oven-in self-cleaning system to cut down on time.

Convenience

A built-in microwave oven combo can free up space on kitchen counters and give a stylish design to your space. Because it functions as a microwave in addition to a traditional oven it can cook leftovers, frozen food items and pre-packaged meals all in one appliance. It can eliminate the necessity for separate appliances for the countertop or large wall ovens. If you're looking to improve your home without having to do major renovations the combination microwave oven is a great choice.

Microwave ovens can be found in many different styles to fit the decor of your kitchen. Some have a right-to-left swing-out door, while others feature a drop-down design that opens the same way as an ordinary oven. There is also a microwave oven combo with an open-type drawer that opens in the same way as cabinets. Microwave drawers are simple to reach and are perfect for small spaces where you need to keep your microwave and grill built in from taking up valuable counter space.

Combination microwaves can also provide various features to assist in making meal preparation easier and more practical. For instance, some models come with sensors that allow you to steam your food and automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food items to ensure that you receive perfectly steamed veggies and fish. Other features include a broil feature that lets you quickly melt cheese or brown your favorite dish and Crispwave(tm) technology that lets you grill food items, bake and crisp them.

When selecting a microwave oven combination, be sure to think about how often you'll be using each function. If you will be using the oven more often than the micro, you might prefer an extra wall oven. A combo appliance is smaller in capacity than an oven that is a standalone unit.

After you've selected an oven and microwave combination to meet your needs, you should think about the installation process. Over-the-range models can be positioned over your cooktop or stove and plug into an electrical outlet, while built in microwaves are installed directly into cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that allow you to seamlessly match your new microwave with the cabinets in your kitchen.

Energy Efficiency

Built-in microwave oven combos are a great option for those with smaller kitchens in their home or apartment. They can help save the space that would otherwise be occupied by separate appliances, and also reduce energy consumption. They generally provide the most efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens as they tend to 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.

DOE conducts a variety of analyses when evaluating potential amendments to energy conservation standards. These include assessments of technology and market, screening analyses, engineering analyses and national impact analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR DOE will draw on its engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine what level of efficiency improvements are feasible for this product type.

DOE will evaluate 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 the NIA, DOE will evaluate the effects on consumers for each product category, including lifecycle cost savings as well as 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).

Manufacturer impacts will be evaluated also as the impact on manufacturers will be evaluated. DOE will use a modified version of the Industry Cash Flow model adapted for this type of product to calculate the manufacturing NPV. Finally, DOE will consider the potential impacts on small business manufacturers and other subgroups of manufacturers to identify any that may be disproportionally affected by these proposals.

DOE will also examine whether the test procedure for microwave ovens needs to be revised to include active mode power consumption as well as an energy use measure. Currently, the test protocols only address standby mode power use.

Design

Wall ovens rely on the circulation of hot air evenly while microwaves rely on waves to cause the water molecules in food items to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall units blend these two appliances into one unit, which is ideal for securing space in the kitchen while giving a modern, sleek look. It is important to think about your budget and needs before deciding on a combination wall oven. Some of the combination ovens we evaluated have design or performance issues.