If space is at a premium in your kitchen, or you just love the convenience of microwave cooking, you may be interested in purchasing a full-size built-in single oven with microwave function. This is a great choice for many households.

While there are many microwaves with oven features on the market, the reverse is a bit more tricky. So you may be asking yourself, can you get a full-size built-in single oven with microwave function? 

Yes, you can! However, your options are somewhat limited as only Siemens offers this type of oven at the moment (as of publication). 

• HM656GNS6B IQ-700 Wifi Connected Built In Electric Single Oven with Microwave Function
• HM676G0S6B IQ-700 Built In Electric Single Oven with Microwave Function
• HM678G4S6B IQ-700 Built In Electric Single Oven with Microwave Function
• HN678GES6B IQ-700 Wifi Connected Built-In Electric Single Oven with Microwave Function with added Steam Function

Keep reading on for a breakdown of the pros and cons of each oven.

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What Is An Oven With Microwave Function? 

Now that you know you can get a full-size built-in single oven with microwave function, it’s time to find out what this actually means. Let’s break it down: 

• Full-size: the oven is the same size as a standard oven (about 60 cm tall) 
• Built-in: the oven can be installed into your kitchen units for a seamless look
• Single oven: this means it is one machine, with one cavity for baking (as opposed to a double oven)
• Microwave function: the oven can be used for baking, as any standard oven, but also has a function for cooking through microwaves. A microwave cooks food differently from a standard oven, using electromagnetic radiation to make the water molecules in your food vibrate and heat up. This can mean quicker, and even healthier, cooking. 

Pros And Cons Of A Full-Size Built-In Single Oven With Microwave Function

There are several benefits and drawbacks to choosing this type of oven. 

Pros 

• Space-saving: Many people will choose to combine their microwave and oven to save space in a smaller kitchen. Having a microwave function in your oven means you don’t have to have another appliance taking up space on your new worktops, leaving more room for preparation. 
• Time-saving and convenience: Microwave cooking is convenient and quick. This feature will heat and thaw foods faster than your oven, saving time and making cooking from frozen a breeze!
• Energy-saving: Because microwave functions don’t take as long and are more precise in their cooking, using this is a great way to be a bit more green in your kitchen. 
• Combination cooking: The functions of these ovens (grilling, baking, and microwaving) are all able to operate separately. However, you can also combine the microwave and oven for faster, tastier cooking. 

Cons

• Selection: …or lack thereof. At the moment, only Siemens offers a full-size built-in single oven with microwave function. This means you have very little choice in the size, style, and features of your new oven. 
• Cost: Siemens is considered an upper-middle-range brand, meaning the base price of your oven will be higher than other options on the market. Add to this the additional (and unique!) function of microwaving, and you’re looking at a cost of £1,000+. 

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Picking Your Perfect Oven 

Though the market may not be flooded with full-size built-in single ovens with microwave function, there is still some choice. Here, I break down what you’ll get with each of Siemens’ products. 

IQ-700 HM656GNS6B Wifi Connected Built In Electric Single Oven with Microwave Function 

• Sleek design
• Large 67-litre volume and H59.5 x W59.4 x D54.8 cm dimensions
• Faster cooking with the microwave function 
• WiFi connectivity (meaning you can control your cooking from your phone!)
• Major plus: the price. This is your cheapest option at just over £1,100. 
• Major drawback: only a catalytic cleaning function 

Check full functions and availability at AO.com

IQ-700 HM676G0S6B Built In Electric Single Oven with Microwave Function

• Sleek design
• Large 67-litre volume and H59.5 x W59.5 x D54.8 cm dimensions
• Faster cooking with microwave function
• 13 functions
• WiFi connectivity through Siemens’ Home Connect technology 
• Major plus: pyrolytic self-cleaning function. 
• Major drawback: the price. This oven will top £1,300. 

Check full functions and availability at AO.com.

IQ-700 HM678G4S6B Built In Electric Single Oven with Microwave Function

• Sleek design
• Large 67-litre volume and H59.5 x W59.5 x D54.8 cm dimensions
• Faster cooking with microwave function
• 15 functions
• WiFi connectivity through Siemens’ Home Connect technology
• Major pluses: multifunctional main cavity with a unique rotating fan; pyrolytic self-cleaning function
• Major drawback: the price. This oven will top £1,500. 

Check full functions and availability at AO.com.

IQ-700 HN678GES6B Wifi Connected Built-In Electric Single Oven with Microwave Function with added Steam Function

• Sleek design
• Large 67-litre volume and H59.5 x W59.4 x D54.8 cm dimensions
• Faster cooking with microwave function
• Unique pulseSteam function for light and fluffy baking 
• High-tech FastPreHeat function so you never have to wait long for preheating 
• 15 functions
• WiFi connectivity through Siemens’ Home Connect technology
• Major pluses: multifunctional main cavity with great features; pyrolytic self-cleaning function
• Major drawback: the price. This oven will top £1,600. 

Check full functions and availability at AO.com.

Final Thoughts…

Having a full-size built-in single oven with microwave function in your new kitchen can offer great benefits. You’ll cook faster, have more space, and possibly save energy along the way. 

These functions come at a premium, but the convenience may well be worth it for you and your family. 

Many home cooks use their oven or microwave every day – why not invest the money, combine your options, and truly love your new appliance? The cooks (and eaters!) in your family will thank you. 

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