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Why should you buy a microwave oven combo?
Built-in appliances are incredibly useful in Arizona kitchens. If your appliances are installed in the wall, you have more space on your counters for cooking and more room for social gatherings. While wall ovens have been a staple of American kitchens for several decades, more people are also looking for built-in microwaves to pair with them. After all, why would you buy a separate appliance that takes ups space when you can invest in a single built-in option?
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Shop Microwave Oven CombosMultiple brands develop oven microwave combo appliances. Learn more about this option and why you need one in your Phoenix home.
Why should you buy a microwave oven combo?
Everyone uses their kitchen differently, but there are several reasons to invest in a microwave oven combo for your home. These appliances are incredibly useful for day-to-day cooking and for the long-term value of your kitchen remodel. Here are a few perks of this model:
- Get two appliances for the price of one: you can save money while adding two appliances to your home.
- Waste less space in your home: an appliance with two functions built into one will take up less space than two separate single-use items.
- Increase your cooking functionality: decide whether an oven or a microwave is the best way to prepare food with both options.
- Prepare more food at once: don’t wait for one dish to finish heating before moving on to the next. These combo appliances allow you to ensure everything is completed at the same time.
- Grow your home’s value: quality appliances with useful features can make your home more desirable when you plan to sell it.
While most brands produce traditional oven and microwave combinations, some companies make microwave toaster oven combo appliances. You can consider investing in this option or look for a double oven design with a smaller oven on the top.
1. Café™ 30" Stainless Steel Electric Built-In Oven/Micro Combo
The first place to look when purchasing an oven-microwave combo is Café. This is one of the top appliance brands on the market and is known for creating luxury items that last. Café appliances are inspired by professional kitchens, so you can make quality meals with the same technology your favorite chefs use.
This particular model comes with a five-in-one oven, which means you can use the microwave, convection oven, toaster, proofing oven, and steam cook features depending on what you need to cook. You can heat up leftovers with a few clicks of the microwave buttons or create delicate soufflés within the oven. This Café oven also makes cooking faster with Speedcook technology. Skip the preheating process and cook your meals up to four times faster than you otherwise would. With Café, cooking becomes a joy, not a chore to complete each night.
You can choose from four interchangeable hardware options: brushed copper, brushed bronze, brushed black, or brushed stainless. Customer reviews mention how quickly the oven heats up and how useful the integrated meat probe is for checking dish temperatures.
2. Bosch 800 Series 30" Stainless Steel Electric Built-In Oven/Micro Combo
Bosch is another brand to consider if you plan to invest in a microwave oven combo. This model has enough space to handle whatever you need to cook. The microwave can hold 1.6 cubic feet of food (don’t worry about fitting your casserole dish inside) while the oven has a 4.6 cubic foot storage capacity. This oven is a powerhouse. You can use all three racks simultaneously thanks to the convection multi-rack mode. Your food will cook evenly and you will never have to wait for one dish to finish before adding another.
The microwave comes with 10 different power levels and a maximum heat capacity of 950 watts. There are 10 cooking programs that are set through an automatic sensor, which means your appliance can adjust the cooking strength based on what you need to heat up. You can also manage this oven microwave combo through the Home Connect app to easily set your oven or change the temperature and time without leaving your couch.
Read customer reviews to learn what people have to say about this model.
3. KitchenAid® 30" Stainless Steel Electric Built-In Oven/Microwave Combo
If you are passionate about cooking and baking, consider a KitchenAid microwave oven combo. This particular model comes with Even-Heat™ technology with provides a true convection oven experience with a modern bow-tie design. You don’t have to worry about uneven cooking leaving part of your meal raw while the rest is burnt. The microwave also comes with a secondary convection cooking option to prepare your food.
There are small details in the KitchenAid design that makes this oven microwave combo desirable. The microwave comes with a Crispwave™ crisper pan, which means you can crisp, pan-fry, and brown foods in a matter of seconds. KitchenAid also uses SatinGlide™ technology on the oven racks to easily roll the in and out. Each rack comes with an easy-grip handle to maneuver it inside and out. You no longer have to reach into your oven and risk burning yourself.
The customer reviews for this appliance are positive and it comes with a 90% recommendation rate. People love how it looks in their homes and the large windows make it easy to see inside.
4. Frigidaire Gallery® 30" Stainless Steel Oven/Microwave Combo Electric Wall Oven
Gallery by Frigidaire also produces a wall oven microwave combo that is worth looking into. You can start baking immediately with the No Preheat feature that increases the oven temperature fast. You can also switch features and use the Air Fry setting to enjoy guilt-free hot wings, French fries, and other crispy delights.
The microwave comes with convection cooking capabilities and provides delicious results. Meanwhile, the oven has a capacity of more than 5 cubic feet, allowing you to cook large dishes for family gatherings and dinner parties. The touchscreen control panel makes it easy to adjust your settings and control your appliances in various ways. It is wide enough that you can clearly read the text and adjust your settings when turning on the oven or setting the microwave.
FAQs
What’s the difference between an oven and a microwave oven?
Microwave is short for microwave oven, which means these two terms are interchangeable. However, there is a significant difference between a microwave and an oven. An oven cooks food at a set temperature ranging from 100 - 450 degrees Fahrenheit. A microwave is meant to heat up food by activating the water inside of it within a few minutes. Both appliances are useful in your kitchen.
What is the best microwave combination oven?
Multiple brands carry microwave oven combinations appliances. Some of the leading options are KitchenAid, Bosch, and Café. However, some of these models have higher prices than others. First look for a microwave oven combo that matches your size needs and then consider which models match your budget goals.
What is a combi?
As you research different oven and microwave brands, you may come across the word “combi.” This refers to a combination of a microwave and an oven – also known as a toaster oven. A combi is usually a countertop appliance but there are also some built-in models on the market. This term is more common in Australia and New Zealand.
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