Benefits of a Built in Microwave Over Oven
A built in microwave over oven lets you cook and heat food quickly and easily. GE offers a wide variety of styles, cooking technology and control options to fit your kitchen.
Built-in microwaves are installed behind cabinets or in wall recess to give them sleek and integrated appearance. These models require professional installation.
Space Saver
The microwave is a popular appliance in the kitchen, but can also occupy valuable countertop space. There are plenty of smart ways to reclaim counter space by moving your microwave to an alternative place, like the kitchen island or by recessing it into the wall.
Over-the-range microwaves (OTRs) are an increasingly popular choice. This option, which is neatly tucked under the stove, can be particularly useful in kitchens that are small and have little space. Some OTR models can also function as a vent for your cooktop. This can help reduce the amount of steam that builds up.
Another space-saving solution is to install a microwave with a built-in design that blends into the cabinetry. This can give you an elegant, integrated design that can match the color, finish or style of your other kitchen fixtures and cabinets. It can also give a more streamlined look in your kitchen. This is great for homeowners who want a minimalist, uncluttered look.
Installing a built-in Microwave might require a professional installation or a kitchen remodel. Depending on your home's layout it is possible to cut a space in walls to accommodate the appliance, however, this will require the proper framing and reinforcement and should be left to the professionals. Built-in microwaves require ventilation to prevent overheating or damaging 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 built-in microwave is 15 inches, but some manufacturers provide trim kits that provide up to 1 1/2 inches of extra space to allow for ventilation.
Another option that can be used to save space is a drawer-style microwave that can be set up beneath your countertop or within an island. This design is easily accessible, 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 being damaged by a fall.
A final consideration for an efficient microwave is its door design. Many brands offer a door that opens the same way as other kitchen appliances, including a slide-out or drop-down. This allows you to integrate your microwave seamlessly into your cooking process. Some models have an elegant, smooth exterior that is resistant to finger prints for better and cleaner appearance.
Convenience
A built in microwave over oven has a stylish design, easy to clean and convenient. They are usually placed near the eye level to make it easier to access, and include turntables to make it less necessary to transfer food from one plate to the next. Additionally, built-in microwaves often come with options that enhance functionality like EasyConvection oven conversion technology, and a broil element that allows you to crisp or brown food items.
In addition to saving counter space, a built-in microwave that is atop an oven can boost your home's value and appeal by providing a high-end look that other appliances may not be able to match. If it's installed above the stove or in a separate cabinet, these microwaves blend seamlessly into your kitchen for a tailored appearance that shows you've put in the time to improve your kitchen and your home.
Built-in microwaves and ovens are available in a broad variety of dimensions, power levels and features to suit any kitchen configuration. They can be placed under your counter with a drawer design to create a more seamless design that is a perfect fit into your cabinetry and requires no extra space. These microwaves, with their premium designs and top-of-the-line functions will enhance the look of your kitchen and your cooking and entertaining experience.
Although microwaves with built-in microwaves over ovens are handy, they are not as versatile as the microwaves that stand alone. They may require more space to function, based on the location it's installed. They are also not as portable, and you won't have the ability to easily swap out the model for a different one if you prefer something different.
If you put your microwave above your range, you'll require a larger kitchen to accommodate the ventilation system that is required by this setup. You'll need a ducting system that can direct smoke out to the outside or a recirculating venting system that pulls air through the microwave and into the house. Consider a built-in microwave for small kitchens. It can be mounted to a cabinet, wall or island.
Convenient Controls
Microwaves offer a wide variety of controls, based on model. The most common features are turntables, preset functions including defrosting and reheating and plus-30-second buttons. Some models offer child safety features that prevent accidental operation of the appliance.
Many microwaves also come with pre-made recipes and cooking times to make the process of making meals quicker and more efficient. This feature is useful for those who are just beginning to cook and are uncertain of the proper time to cook specific food items or who are unfamiliar with the specific cooking methods that are used in different cuisines.
KitchenAid brand offers a wide variety of built-in and oversized microwaves that are designed to complement the style and appearance of your other appliances to create an integrated look in your kitchen. Choose from stainless steel or black finishes that will complement 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, in contrast to countertop models, are placed in a fixed area of your walls or cabinets for sleek and distinctive appearance. The internal components are usually identical to those of conventional countertop models, with a few exceptions. They are available in various sizes, including some that are designed to fit into smaller spaces. The exteriors of these models may feature doors that open with a swing-out that opens from left to right or in drop-down design.
Some microwaves over the range, such as those made by Whirlpool(r) are able to be used as vent hoods. They come with an exhaust system that is built-in to vent fumes outdoors and recirculate the air. built in microwaves come with charcoal filters that eliminate odors and moisture in your kitchen.
Countertop models are placed on the counter in your kitchen and do not require venting hookups or special installations which makes them a great option for rental properties or anyone looking to avoid costly changes to their kitchens. Some models include trim kits that can be used to close the gap between a microwave and other countertop appliances like toaster ovens, coffee pots or bread makers.
Energy Efficiency
Microwaves are more efficient at heating water and food when compared to other cooking methods. They also use less energy than conventional stovetop ovens since they focus the microwaves' energy on the liquid inside instead of heating the air or other elements surrounding it. Because of this, they can heat food much faster than a conventional oven. They can be installed in your lower or upper cabinets, and are available with retro or modern style to match any kitchen style.
In built in microwaves of proposed rulemaking ("SNOPR") The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (DOE) proposes new or revised energy conservation standards for microwave ovens that reduce the cost of operating costs. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to regularly assess whether more stringent standards are technically feasible and economically justified and if they can result in significant energy savings.
This SNOPR contains the analyses and findings that DOE conducted to assess the effects on consumers of the new or amended energy conservation standards for microwave ovens. The analysis includes a market and technology assessment, a screening analysis of engineering analysis, and a national impact analysis.
The energy usage analysis calculates the annual average microwave ovens operating hours in representative sampled households. This analysis is the basis of the energy savings assessments as well as the other consumer analysis in this SNOPR. The analysis is built on RECS field data from various regions and takes into consideration the different patterns of usage of microwave ovens across different households and also the variations in electricity prices across the region.
In order to assess the impact of new or amended standards on household costs, DOE conducted LCC analyses and PBP analyses in order to determine the lifetime cost for buying and using a microwave oven at various levels of efficiency. The LCC and PBP calculations employ a computer model based on Monte Carlo simulations to incorporate uncertainties and variations into the analyses.
This SNOPR includes an evaluation of the impact of amended or new standards on the national scale based on the NIA spreadsheet. The NIA model calculates the industry net present value (INPV) in terms of energy savings from a potential amended or new standard in the form site energy savings and FFC savings.