A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility

A built-in microwave oven combo gives you the best of both worlds by combining your microwave and wall oven into one appliance. They can save counter space and give your kitchen an elegant look.

These models come with powerful broilers that cook evenly, and their microwaves cook food quickly. They also come with a broad range of options for cooking different foods.

Size

A built-in microwave and wall oven combination is a perfect solution for kitchens of all kinds. It combines the convenience of a microwavable with the versatility of wall ovens. Explore our entire range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the best fit for your home. Make sure you check the cutout specifications of your chosen unit and the installation guide to be sure it will fit in your space. Our microwave and oven combos include microwave and double integrated oven with microwave oven models that come in a variety of designs, colors and styles that will match any decor. Look for features such as simple and easy controls, a power cook function and a built-in self-cleaning feature to cut down on time.

Convenience

A built-in microwave oven combo will save you counter space and give your kitchen a more sleek look. Because it functions as a microwave and traditional oven it can cook leftovers, frozen meals and pre-packaged meals in one appliance. It eliminates the need for separate countertop appliances or bulky wall ovens. If you want to upgrade your home without having to do major renovations, a microwave and a convection oven is a great option.

Microwave oven combos can be found in many different styles to fit the decor of your kitchen. Some combi microwave oven integrated oven combos have doors that swing out right to left and others have drop-down models that open the same way as traditional ovens. You can also purchase a microwave-oven combo that opens inside a drawer, like cabinets. The microwave drawers can be easily reached and are great for small integrated microwave spaces.

Combination microwaves can also offer various features to assist in making meal preparation easier and more convenient. Some models have sensors that allow you to steam your food. This feature adjusts the temperature and time of your food in order to ensure that you get perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. 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, bake and crisp foods.

When choosing a microwave combination, you should take into consideration how often you'll use each function. If you'll use the oven portion of your combo more than the cabinet microwave built in, you may be better off using an double integrated oven with Microwave with two walls instead. It's also important to remember that a combination appliance generally has less capacity than a conventional standalone oven.

When you've chosen an oven and microwave combination to meet your needs, you should think about the installation process. Over-the-range models mount over your stove or cooktop and plug into an electrical outlet, whereas built-in microwaves are inserted directly into cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models even have trim kits that let you seamlessly match your new microwave with your existing kitchen cabinets.

Energy Efficiency

built in microwave with grill-in microwave ovens are a great option for those with smaller kitchens in their home or apartment. They can help save the space that would be taken up by separate appliances, and can also reduce energy consumption. They generally provide an efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens as they tend to use less energy. Additionally, they can usually be used to cook hot and cold dishes, which reduces the necessity for additional appliances such as toasters or warming plates.

In evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses, including market and technology assessment, screening analysis, engineering analysis and a national impact analysis (NIA). For this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its existing engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the best level of efficiency improvements that are technologically feasible for this product category.

In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave to an energy performance set of goals. 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 impacts on consumers for every product category, including lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback periods ("PBP"). DOE will employ the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for microwavable ovens to determine the industry's net present value (NPV).

Manufacturer impacts will be evaluated as well, and DOE will use a modified version of its Industry Cash Flow model that has been modified to this particular product type to calculate the manufacturing NPV. Additionally, DOE will consider the potential impacts on small business manufacturers and other subgroups of manufacturers to determine if they could be affected in a different way by these proposals.

In addition, DOE will consider whether the test procedures for microwave ovens must be updated to include active mode energy use and an active mode energy use measurement. At present, the test procedures only cover standby mode power consumption.

Design

Wall ovens depend on the circulating of hot air while microwaves make use of waves to cause the water molecules in food to vibrate and produce heat. Combination wall units combine these two appliances into one unit, reducing space in the kitchen and giving a modern, sleek look. It is important to consider your budget and goals before purchasing a combination wall oven. Several of the combination wall ovens that we've rated have issues with performance or design.