It was Amana Refrigeration, a subsidiary of Raytheon Manufacturing Company that pioneered the first microwave oven in 1947.
It has been over 50 years when this invention was first introduced to the world, yet Amana still continues to produce their technological breakthrough that has changed the art of cooking forever.
Today, microwave ovens have gone a long way since the first Amana Radarange was introduced. To give you an idea of the indispensability of this cooking appliance, more than 90% of households in America include a microwave. It is a technology that has made life easier, and will continue to make life more convenient with innovations in microwave oven technology.
The first ever microwave oven invented by Amana doesn't look so much like what they do today. The first microwave was almost 6 feet in height, weighed more than 750 pounds, and cost more than $5,000.
The history of the microwave oven we know today actually started in 1967, when the first Amana Radarange countertop model, costing a few hundred dollars, was introduced. In just a matter of years, sales of microwaves shot up that by 1975, sales of this breakthrough technology exceeded that of the gas range. Since then, the microwave has become a staple item in the kitchen and no longer a luxury.
Today, Amana manufactures a wide range of microwave oven models offering up to 3,000 watts of cooking power and convenient features. Amana pioneered the first microwave oven and have maintained its role as a forefronter in microwave oven development.
What features do Amana microwave ovens offer? Amana offer the latest in innovations such as:
Convection for convenient, even cooking
The AMC5143AAW and AMC7159TA, Amana's top-of-the line models, feature the latest in microwave technology: convection cooking. You can cook meatloaf and casseroles or roast pork and be confident that there will be no undercooked or overcooked sections. Convection cooking also allows you to prepare baked goods such as cookies, muffins, quick breads and pres. It does a job just like that of a fully-functional oven.
More details on Amana Convection Microwave
Roomy Interior
Amana microwave ovens are a top choice for those who want maximum cavity size. Its 2.0 cubic feet models, the UMC5200BA and AMC2206BA countertop and AMV3204VA over-the-range models can easily hold a 9 by 13 inch dish, and can accommodate two dinner plates at once.
Modern style for 21st century kitchen
Microwave ovens by Amana have been carefully designed to fit seamlessly into the 21st century kitchen setting. The sophisticated countertop and over-the-range models provide kitchens with a sleek style and flawlessly blends into the rest of the kitchen appliances. Most models come in black, white or stainless steel.
Lots of power at your fingertips
Microwave ovens by Amana feature 1000 watts of power which can cook a six-pound turkey in just a matter of minutes! That's a lot of power at your fingertips.
Sensor cook
No more guessing minutes with Amana's UMC5200BA, AMC5143AA, AMV3204VA, AMV2174VA and AMV6167BD models. These models can automatically monitor humidity and adjust cooking time accordingly, for a more convenient and economical cooking.
Touchmatic control system
All Amana microwave ovens feature a simple touch-key pad through which you can easily operate and program your machine to suit your needs.
Program cooking
Amana models such as AMC5143AAW allows you to set the precise cooking time and cooking power for added control in your cooking.
Turntable
All Amana microwave models today feature a turntable to assure you even heating.
Charcoal Filter
Models such as the UMC5200BA are equipped with a charcoal filter that can help eliminate unwanted odors in the kitchen. The more advanced AMV1160VA model has an added feature which informs you when it is time to change the charcoal filter.
Even after 40 years since the advent of countertop microwave ovens, Amana has continued to cook up new conveniences for the needs of the modern consumer. Amana is indeed a brand you can trust, not only because we owe them the history of microwaves, but because of the quality and service they have provided over the decades.
Amana offers 11 countertop and over-the-range models to choose from. The suggested retail prices of Amana microwave ovens range from $129 to as much as $659 for top of the line models. There are also Amana Commercial Microwave in the market.
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