I recently tried out the Amana AMC5143AAW countertop microwave oven for one week. I did this so that I could provide a detailed review to anyone considering purchasing this model. I put away my usual microwave oven for the duration of the review period so that I could get a clear picture of how this unit performs with regular daily usage. Here is my review.
This Amana AMC5143AAW countertop microwave oven will cost you about 0 including the shipping, making it a mid-range model as far as price is concerned. Expectations should be formed accordingly. I removed my new appliance from the box and examined it. It has a clean and simple white finish with a digital control pad. There is one great feature on this model that I have not seen on any other microwave oven: adjustable sound. Finally a manufacturer realized that there is no one perfect sound level. Someone who likes to hear the chime from another room will certainly want a louder alarm than someone making a midnight snack while the rest of the family is sleeping nearby. Amana recognizes this and leaves the sound level up to you. I love that! This unit is fairly large; it boasts 1.4 cubic feet of interior space. It is also well-powered, coming with 1100 watts of power. This is a countertop model but Amana does offer a trim kit (at an extra cost) to convert it to a built-in.
Built In Microwave
This Amana microwave oven is equipped with a turntable and moisture sensors, two things I feel are very important in any microwave oven. The turntable spins your food around while it heats to ensure even cooking and minimize hot spots. I did find the cooking to be very even, so clearly the turntable is doing its job. The moisture sensors allow it to know when your food is done. There are settings that rely entirely on the sensors for cooking rather than a pre-set time. Those settings include popcorn, reheating, vegetables, pizza, and baked potatoes. The sensors allow the moisture to be measured so that the microwave oven knows precisely when the food is done. I found the sensors to work quite well throughout the review period. The items were perfectly cooked when the unit deemed them to be done. I was especially impressed with the popcorn setting. When I made popcorn there were very few unpopped kernels and no burnt ones, which is not usually the case with many microwave ovens.
Overall, I believe this is a good model and certainly worth consideration. The customizable sound settings make this microwave oven unique. The controls are very intuitive and easy to use. The door closes well and there is an overall solid and sturdy feel to this appliance. It does everything you need a microwave oven to do and it does it well. Check out Microwave Oven Reviews for more information on this model and many more. You will find thousands of reviews as well as a handy buying guide to help you along the way.
Christmas Sales KitchenAid Architect Series II: KCMS1555SSS 1.5 cu. ft. Countertop/Built-In Microwave Oven - Stainless Steel 201
Dec 14, 2011 17:59:44
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Christmas Sales KitchenAid Architect Series II: KCMS1555SSS 1.5 cu. ft. Countertop/Built-In Microwave Oven - Stainless Steel Feature
- Countertop or Built-In (with optional trim kit) installation
- Menu-driven sensor cycles automatically adjust cooking time based on the amount of moisture being released, helping to maintain taste and texture.
- Custom cook and custom defrosts cycles operate at specific times and power levels based on the type or weight of food being cooked
- Keep warm function allows you to keep finished dishes warm until serving time
- Depth 17 1/8" Height 12 1/2" Width 21 7/8" Gross Weight 40 LB
Christmas Sales KitchenAid Architect Series II: KCMS1555SSS 1.5 cu. ft. Countertop/Built-In Microwave Oven - Stainless Steel Overview
- Menu-driven sensor cycles automatically adjust cooking time based on the amount of moisture being released, helping to maintain taste and texture.- Custom cook and custom defrosts cycles operate at specific times and power levels based on the type or weight of food being cooked- Keep warm function allows you to keep finished dishes warm until serving time- Add-a-minute control adds cook time in one-minute increments while the oven is operating or at the end of a cycle- 12-5/8" recessed turntable is recessed into the microwave, allowing you to use the full interior capacity- Optional trim kits (required for built-in installation)- Depth 17 1/8" Height 12 1/2" Width 21 7/8" Gross Weight 40 LBMicrowave FeaturesCooking Power Wattage 1200Dinner Plate Reheat 8-16 oz.Warm Hold YesPopcorn (Sensor) YesAdd A Minute YesControl Lock Out Feature Off key for 4 secondsPower Levels TenDesignCapacity 1.5 Cu. Ft.SAVE NOW on Christmas Sales Offers below!
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