Amana AMC2166AS Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Ry Crist (cnet.co.uk)

Amana AMC2166AS countertop microwave review

Microwave ovens are perhaps the most sophisticated piece of technology you'll find in an average kitchen, yet they get next to no respect. They're seen as a culinary shortcut, and they carry a connotation of compromise, the sense that the meal you're...

With 1,200 watts, the Amana AMC2166AS is a powerful countertop microwave capable of cooking foods a bit faster and more evenly than lower-wattage models. It's also the perfect microwave for popcorn lovers, as its 90-second preset will pop a bag to...

Without convection fans, inverter tech, or any other real showcase features, the Amana lacks the bells and whistles you might expect from a $200+ microwave. It isn't the most exciting appliance to look at, either.

This Amana is a perfectly fine appliance, but at this price, we expect a little more than just "fine."

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Ry Crist (cnet.com)

This countertop microwave oven is big on power, small on value

There's nothing wrong with the Amana AMC2166AS. Unfortunately, that's about the best thing we can say about it.

With 1,200 watts, the ; is a powerful countertop microwave capable of cooking foods a bit faster and more evenly than lower-wattage models. It's also the perfect microwave for popcorn lovers, as its 90-second preset will pop a bag to perfection.

Without convection fans, inverter tech, or any other real showcase features, the Amana lacks the bells and whistles you might expect from a $200+ microwave. It isn't the most exciting appliance to look at, either.

This Amana is a perfectly fine appliance, but at this price, we expect a little more than just "fine."

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Amana AMC2166AS 1.6 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave

Today's microwaves are trying to change that perception, offering higher wattage, bigger capacities, fancy new cooking features, and the promise of making more-satisfying meals. We set out to determine which ones are truly worthy of your respect, and I...

With 1,200 watts, the Amana AMC2166AS is a powerful countertop microwave capable of cooking foods a bit faster and more evenly than lower-wattage models. It's also the perfect microwave for popcorn lovers, as its 90-second preset will pop a bag to...

Without convection fans, inverter tech, or any other real showcase features, the Amana lacks the bells and whistles you might expect from a $200+ microwave. It isn't the most exciting appliance to look at, either.

This Amana is a perfectly fine appliance, but at this price, we expect a little more than just "fine."

Sep, 2013

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