The Amana AMC5143A may run a few dollars more than other models on your dealer's shelf, but for good reason. This microwave oven offers the sure-fire benefit of a sensor--a feature that guarantees accurate cooking results time-after-time, even when you change the quantity of food being prepared.

To use the sensor, just select the food type and you're on your way to perfect cooking. No guessing the weight of the food or the number of servings being prepared; this microwave has a sophisticated system that handles all that for you.

Cooking is even, as well as accurate, thanks to a turntable that serves to expose all the food to the microwave energy circulating within the oven. Evenness is apparent in the way foods are automatically defrosted as well. Gradually lowering the power levels during the defrost cycles helps to prevent precooked edges.Even when you're not cooking, this microwave helps make life easier.

It offers a 24-hour clock and a separate kitchen timer, so you can set an alarm for any time of day, whether or not your microwave is in use. Versatile enough for a family, the sound can be adjusted to various levels or turned off altogether if baby is napping. Families will also appreciate the child lockout feature, which prevents busy fingers from inadvertently operating the microwave.

Available in four colors, this model is bound to coordinate with your kitchen. Choose from white, black, bisque, or stainless finishes.

Spacious as well as smart, the Amana AMC5143A offers 1.4 cubic feet of capacity in an oven less than 22 inches wide.This way you get lots of room for cooking without giving up too much of your valuable counter space.And, if you don't want to give up any counter space at all, build this model into the wall or cabinet by adding the optional trim kit.

Pros: Offers accurate sensor for both cooking and reheating, versatile installation options, good space savings
Cons: Just a bit more expensive

Warranty
1 year, full; 5 years, magnetron and microprocessor