ᐅ Oven with built-in microwave

Hello forum,

I understand that the built-in microwave oven is functional and that using the oven and microwave combination can save time, but I’m curious whether this integrated version really performs as well as a separate microwave in everyday use (setting aside space advantages, as we have enough room). I’m not talking about large cooking tasks, but rather things like quickly warming a cup of milk or reheating lunch in the evening. Do you need to remove the trays first, or does it work like a standalone microwave (open, place item inside, start, done)? Is it easy to find the small cup of milk again afterward in the relatively large oven? And so on.

I’d be interested to hear about your daily experiences and whether you would choose a combination unit again.

Best regards

joho78 schrieb:
Hello forum,

I understand that an oven with an integrated microwave is functional and that using the oven and microwave together can save time, but I’m curious whether this built-in version can really compete with a separate microwave in everyday use (disregarding space advantages; we have enough space). I’m not talking about large cooking tasks, but rather things like quickly heating a cup of milk or reheating lunch in the evening. Do you have to remove the baking trays first, or does it work like a standalone microwave (open, put food in, start, done)? Also, can you still easily find a small cup of milk in the relatively large oven after heating? Etc. etc.

I’d be interested to hear about your experiences in daily life and whether you would choose a combination unit again.

Best regards

With our Siemens unit, only the wire rack is allowed inside. However, I keep the baking trays stored elsewhere because we use the rack much more often.

I have had a device like this, now in its second generation, for over 25 years. By default, I always use the oven rack, which in my Siemens combination appliance is also suitable for the microwave. So, door open, place the item inside, turn it on, done.

This works perfectly, and you definitely don’t need a separate microwave anymore. We also heat many small items with the appliance: baby food, milk bottles, and so on. I have also often left the baking tray inside. Nothing has happened.

Thanks for your quick responses. We’ve been reassured by your opinions and have now purchased the following appliance:

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We really (really!) got a bargain here

What I will pass on to the carpenter is that we want a drawer for the baking trays under the oven, since most of the time during the week, due to frequent use of the microwave, the trays probably won’t be in the oven.

Thanks again for sharing your experiences!

Best regards

Consider whether you might want a compartment above the oven inside the tall cabinet with a vertical divider, at least 20cm (8 inches) high or so. This way, you can store baking sheets vertically and easily pull out exactly what you need. Next to it, you can place storage boxes for less frequently used small items or larger, rarely used pieces (roasting pans, cake carriers, etc.). Below the oven, drawers are more suitable for items used more often.