Benefits of a Built in Microwave Over Oven
A built-in microwave that is integrated into the oven allows you to cook and reheat food quickly and efficiently. GE offers a wide range of styles, cooking technology and control options that will suit your kitchen.
Built-in microwaves are installed behind cabinets or in recessed walls to give them a sleek and integrated look. These styles require professional installation.
Space Saver
The microwave is a popular appliance in the kitchen, but it can also occupy valuable countertop space. You can free up counter space by moving the microwave to another place, such as a kitchen island.
One of the most well-known options is an over the range (OTR) microwave. It is tucked away in a neatly placed above your stove, this option is especially beneficial in kitchens with smaller spaces where space is limited. Certain OTR models can also be used as a vent for your cooktop. This can reduce steam buildup.
Installing a microwave that is integrated into your cabinetry will help you save space. This option offers an elegant, integrated design that can match the design, color, or finish of your other kitchen fixtures and cabinets. It can also create a more streamlined look in your kitchen. This is ideal for homeowners that prefer a clean, uncluttered appearance.
Installing a built-in microwave might require an expert installation or kitchen remodel. You might be able, depending on the layout of your home, to cut a hole in a wall to install the appliance. However it will require professional framing and reinforcement. Also, built-in microwaves require adequate ventilation to avoid overheating and damage the appliance. According to Sam Cipiti, vice president of R. M. Tunis Kitchens and Baths in Chevy Chase, Maryland, the minimum cabinet depth for a microwave built-in is around 15 inches, but certain manufacturers offer trim kits that offer up to 1 1/2 inches of additional space to let air circulate.
A third space-saving option is a microwave with a drawer that can be placed beneath your countertop or within an island. It is accessible and suitable for all and requires less counter space. It also helps to prevent hot dishes or containers from falling off the edge of the microwave or getting damaged by a fall.
The design of the door is an important factor to consider when selecting a microwave that is space-saving. A lot of brands have doors that can be opened in the same manner as other kitchen appliances, including sliding out or dropping down. This allows you to integrate your microwave seamlessly into your cooking workflow. Some models even have a smooth and sleek exterior that resists fingerprints for an attractive, cleaner appearance.
Convenience
Built-in microwaves in ovens look attractive, practical, and easy to clean. integrated wall unit microwave are usually placed at eye level for easy access, and include turntables to reduce the need to move food from one plate to another. In addition, built in microwaves are often equipped with features that enhance functionality like EasyConvection oven conversion technology, and broiling elements that allow you to cook or brown foods.
A built-in microwave that is integrated into the oven will save counter space, and can also boost the value of your home by giving it a sleek and high-end appearance that other appliances might not be able to match. Whether installed above your stove or in a separate cabinet, these microwaves blend seamlessly into your kitchen for an elegant look that demonstrates you've invested in your kitchen and your home.
Built-in microwaves and ovens are available in a wide range of sizes as well as power levels and features to fit any kitchen layout. You can even install them under your counter in a drawer-style to give a more cohesive design that is a perfect fit into existing cabinets and doesn't require any additional space. These microwaves, with their high-end designs and top-of-the-line functions will enhance the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking and entertaining experiences.
While the convenience of a built-in microwave oven is evident but keep in mind that these microwaves aren't as flexible as their freestanding counterparts. Depending on the location you put yours, it may require more space to operate than other microwaves. They're also not as mobile, and you aren't able to easily switch the model if you want something else.
If you put your microwave above the range, you'll need an extra kitchen space to accommodate the ventilation system that is required by this arrangement. You'll need either a ducting system that directs smoke to the outside or a recirculating ventilation system that pulls the air through the microwave and into the home. Consider a built-in microwave for a small kitchen. It can be incorporated to a cabinet, wall or island.
Convenient Controls
Microwaves have a wide range of controls, based on model. The most common features are turntables, preset functions such as defrosting and reheating as well as plus-30-second buttons. Some models have child safety features that prevent accidental operation of the appliance.
Many microwaves come with pre-programmed recipes and cooking times, which makes the process of making food faster and simpler. This feature is beneficial for new cooks that are uncertain of the proper time to cook certain foods or are not familiar with the cooking techniques employed in various cuisines.
KitchenAid offers a range of built-in microwaves and over-therange microwaves designed to match your other appliances with style and design to create an elegant look. Select from stainless steel and black finishes that will match any kitchen. These premium microwaves are boldly designed to bring professional-inspired styles into your home, and they're made with high-quality materials for a longer lifespan.
Built-in microwaves, unlike countertop models, are installed in a fixed space of your kitchen cabinets or walls to give sleek and distinctive appearance. They generally use the same components inside as countertop models, but with a few exceptions. These models come in a variety of sizes, including those designed to fit into a small space and their exteriors could have doors that open either in a left-to right swing-out or drop-down style.
Certain microwaves in the range, such as the ones made by Whirlpool(r) are able to be used as vent hoods. They have an exhaust system that is built-in to let out fumes outside and recirculate the air. Others have a built-in charcoal filter to remove odors and moisture from your kitchen.
Countertop models sit on your counter top and do not require venting hookups, or special installations making them an excellent option for rental properties or those who want to stay clear of costly renovations to their kitchens. Some options include trim kits to close the gap between your microwave and other countertop appliances like coffee pots, bread makers or toaster ovens.
Energy Efficiency
Microwaves require less energy to cook water and food than other cooking methods. They also consume less energy than traditional stovetop ovens due to the fact that they focus the microwave's energy on the liquid in the instead of heating the air or other elements surrounding it. They can also heat dishes quicker than conventional ovens. They can be put in your upper or lower cabinets, and are available with retro or contemporary styles to suit any kitchen design.
In this notice of proposed rulemaking ("SNOPR") The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (DOE) proposes new or revised energy conservation standards for microwave ovens that will save consumers money on their operating costs. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act ("EPCA") requires DOE to periodically determine whether stricter standards are economically feasible and technologically feasible and could result in significant energy savings.
This SNOPR contains DOE's analyses and results to assess the impact of new or amended energy standards for microwave ovens on the consumer. The analysis includes a technology and market assessment screening and engineering analysis and an analysis of the impact on the nation.
The energy use analysis estimates the annual average microwave ovens operating hours in households from a representative sample. This analysis is the basis of the energy savings assessments and the other consumer analyses in this SNOPR. The analysis is built on RECS field data from a variety of regions, and takes into account the different usage patterns of microwave ovens across different households and also the variation in electricity prices across the region.
To assess the effects of new or amended standards on household costs, DOE conducted LCC analyses and PBP analyses to determine the lifetime cost for purchasing and using a microwave oven at various levels of efficiency. The LCC and PBP calculations employ an algorithm built on Monte Carlo simulations to incorporate variations and uncertainty into the analyses.
This SNOPR includes an evaluation of the impact of the new or amended standards at the national scale based on the NIA spreadsheet. The NIA model estimates the industry's net present value ("INPV") in terms of energy savings resulting from possible new or amended standards in the form of energy savings at the site and FFC energy savings.