Streamline commercial food preparation with the Amana Commercial Specialty Chef Line AMSO22, a high-speed combination steamer and microwave oven designed for fast-paced foodservice operations. This compact countertop unit combines microwave cooking with steam-generating technology to rapidly prepare a variety of foods without requiring a traditional water connection, drain, or ventilation hood.
High-Speed Cooking & Steam Technology
- Combined Microwave & Steaming: Uses microwave energy and moisture generated from the food itself to rapidly cook and reheat products while helping retain texture, color, and moisture.
- No Preheating Required: The oven is designed for immediate operation, helping reduce waiting time between orders and preparation cycles.
- Rapid Food Preparation: Provides significantly faster cooking times than many conventional steaming methods, making it well suited for busy foodservice environments.
- Versatile Menu Applications: Suitable for vegetables, potatoes, seafood, prepared foods, and other products requiring rapid heating or steaming.
Compact Design & Easy Installation
- No Water Hookup Required: Eliminates the need for a dedicated water connection used by traditional commercial steamers.
- No Drain Required: Simplifies installation and helps reduce plumbing requirements.
- No Ventilation Hood Required: The compact design allows the oven to be used in applications where a traditional hood may not be practical.
- Small Countertop Footprint: Provides high-speed cooking capability while conserving valuable workspace.
- Stackable Configuration: Multiple units can be stacked to expand production capacity without requiring additional floor space.
Programmable Operation & Commercial Convenience
- Programmable Controls: Allows operators to store frequently used cooking programs for consistent preparation and simplified workflow.
- Fast, Repeatable Cooking: Programmable operation helps reduce preparation variability during busy service periods.
- Full-Size Pan Capacity: Designed to accommodate two full-size amber pans for efficient batch preparation.
- Countertop Accessibility: Provides convenient front access for quick loading and unloading during service.
Food Quality & Efficient Preparation
- Moisture-Rich Cooking Environment: Steam generated during operation helps prevent food from drying out during rapid cooking.
- Preserves Food Characteristics: The combined cooking process helps maintain the texture, color, and moisture of prepared foods.
- Reduced Preparation Times: The high-speed cooking process can significantly shorten preparation compared with conventional steaming methods.
- Suitable for High-Volume Operations: Designed for restaurants, cafés, convenience stores, institutional kitchens, and other professional foodservice applications.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Amana Commercial |
| Model | AMSO22 |
| Product Type | High-Speed Steamer & Microwave Oven |
| Product Line | Specialty Chef Line |
| Cooking Technology | Microwave & Steam Combination |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Water Connection | Not Required |
| Drain Connection | Not Required |
| Ventilation Hood | Not Required |
| Pan Capacity | Two Full-Size Amber Pans |
| Control System | Programmable Electronic Controls |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Primary Applications | Rapid Cooking, Reheating & Steaming |
Ideal Applications
- Restaurants and cafés
- Convenience stores
- Quick-service food operations
- Institutional kitchens
- Healthcare foodservice
- Retail food operations
- Banquet and catering operations
- Commercial kitchens with limited installation space
Product Highlights
- High-speed microwave and steam cooking
- No water hookup required
- No drain connection required
- No ventilation hood required
- Instant-on operation without traditional preheating
- Programmable cooking controls
- Accepts two full-size amber pans
- Compact countertop configuration
- Stackable design for expanded production
- Designed for professional foodservice environments
Model: AMSO22