Utilizing an island for kitchen appliances is often just a case of good space planning. Designers are increasingly installing microwave ovens in the kitchen island. Microwave ovens can be problematic against a wall where upper cabinets a) may not make sense ergonomically, and b) don't fit in a standard 12″ deep cabinet. The island turns out to be a logical and convenient location for a microwave oven. The easily accessible microwave oven under the counter is a good example of universal design at work. Consumers can choose from an inexpensive countertop microwave with trim kit, or if they don't like the side swing door, several manufacturers offer built-in options with drop down doors. Some companies even have microwave ovens which have a motorized drawer.

Here are three brands that offer good options for island microwaves:

KitchenAid

KitchenAid offers a choice of built-in microwave ovens that can work nicely in an island. The oven below is a 24″ wide oven that comes with a 27″, and 30″ trim kit so that it can work in a 24″, 27″, or 30″ cabinet. KitchenAid also offers a very powerful built-in Micro-Convection oven that is available in a 240v. version.

KitchenAid Built-In Microwave

Sharp

Sharp is a leader in microwave ovens and pioneered the microwave drawer. They also source microwave drawers for a number of other leading brands. The Sharp microwave drawer is available in both a 27″ and 30″ version.

Sharp Microwave Drawer

GE Advantium

GE's Advantium Speed Cook microwave combination can be purchased in a variety of built-in configurations. The 240v. version is available only in a 30″ width. The 120v. version is available in both 27″ and 30″ width.

GE Monogram Microwave

Since many of the major appliance brands offer some built-in microwave options, you have a good chance of finding just the right features and brand to suit your needs. To explore your options further contact the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today.

Two locations to serve you – Calabasas and Studio City:

Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center

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Harnessing the power of light, these ovens do what no other oven has done before — deliver delicious results in minutes. Featuring the new GE Profile™ Advantium® ovens.

Prepare meals up to 8 times faster than a conventional oven while locking in moisture for juicy flavor. The Advantium® 240 can Speedcook a 5-lb. roaster chicken in 33 minutes and still produce the oven-quality taste and texture you expect. The Advantium 120 can produce the same results in just 45 minutes.

Performance

Prepare home-cooked meals and grilled favorites up to 8 times faster than a conventional oven without sacrificing oven-quality tastes. And you’ll never have to preheat the oven. Now you can relax, knowing you’ll have fast, consistent results every time.

Versatility

It’s easy to turn your Advantium® oven into an everyday oven with features like multi-level cooking, the ability to handle a 9″ x 13″ casserole dish and more installation options than ever before. Plus, with 4 ovens in one (Speedcook, True European Convection, sensor microwave and warming) as well as soften and melt features, just imagine the cooking possibilities!

Convenience

With 175 preprogrammed recipes and 30 custom recipes, meal preparation is a snap. Easy-to-use controls make programming your Advantium oven quick and effortless. And the stainless steel interior looks great and lets you clean up as fast as you can cook.

GE Profile™ Advantium® Ovens – Product Highlights

With such hectic schedules, many people don't start thinking about what their family will have for dinner until the end of the day. And that usually means spending all evening in the kitchen. But by eliminating the need to preheat the oven, you can start your family's favorite meal as soon as you come through the door. Then, in just minutes, oven-quality foods are ready to serve. Now everyone can enjoy a delicious dinner, and you can get some well-deserved time to yourself.

For delicious, homecooked meals in 30 minutes-not 2 hours- without the need to preheat. Now foods will have that oven-quality taste and texture you love in less time!

GE Profile™ Advantium® Ovens – Available Models

Meet the most versatile Advantium® ovens available. Built-in ovens can be placed under a cooktop, combined with a warming drawer, installed in an island or stacked in a cooking tower. And now that a new above-the-cooktop version is available, your Advantium oven can be placed above a cooktop, free-standing range or counter. You have complete control over the look of your kitchen.

GE Profile™ Advantium® above-the-cooktop Ovens

Model PSA2201 – 240v GE Profile Advantium oven

Model PSA1201 – 120v GE Profile Advantium oven

Model CSA1201 – 120v GE Cafe Advantium oven

Model PSB2201 – GE Profile™ Advantium 240-volt 30″ wall oven

Model PSB1201 – GE Profile™ Advantium 120-volt 30″ wall oven

Model PSB1001 – GE Profile™ Advantium 120-volt 27″ wall oven

For more information on Speed Cook Ovens consult the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center:

Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center

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