Waring WMO90
#4 in Under 1,200 WFull review
A 1,000 W, 0.9 cu ft programmable commercial microwave for cafes and server stations. It stores 100 settings with a Braille keypad, but carries only a one-year warranty.
Amazon $319$319
The Waring WMO90 is the better commercial microwave overall, rated 2.8 to 2.6. The Waring WMO90 leads on programmability. The Amana RCS10DSE wins on capacity and warranty. The Waring WMO90 costs $168 less ($319 vs $487).
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Amana RCS10DSE
#8 in Under 1,200 WFull review
A 1,000 W, 1.2 cu ft dial commercial microwave for cafes, server stations and moderate restaurant use. It stands out for a cavity big enough for a 14 in platter.
Amazon $487$487
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Waring WMO90 for programmability (100 programs, 3 stages, 5 power levels vs no stored programs, 1 stage, 4 power levels).
- Choose the Amana RCS10DSE for capacity (1.2 cu ft cavity vs 0.9 cu ft cavity) and warranty (1-year parts and labor, 3 years on the magnetron vs 1-year parts and labor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 1,200 W commercial microwave; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Waring WMO90 | Amana RCS10DSE |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Power 25% | 8 1,000 W output | 8 1,000 W output |
| Capacity 15% | 57 0.9 cu ft cavity | 100 1.2 cu ft cavity |
| Programmability 25% | 81 100 programs, 3 stages, 5 power levels | 6 no stored programs, 1 stage, 4 power levels |
| Duty rating 15% | 50 maker rates it medium duty | 50 maker rates it medium duty |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year parts and labor | 30 1-year parts and labor, 3 years on the magnetron |
Specifications
| Waring WMO90 | Amana RCS10DSE | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | ||
| Output power | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Duty rating | Medium | Medium |
| Energy feed | - | Top |
| Cavity | ||
| Capacity | 0.9 cu ft | 1.2 cu ft |
| Inside dimensions | - | 14.5 x 15 x 8.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Largest pan | - | 14 in platter |
| Interior | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Controls | ||
| Controls | Touch | Dial |
| Stored programs | 100 | None (dial) |
| Memory pads | 10 | - |
| Cooking stages | 3 | 1 |
| Power levels | 5 | 4 |
| Longest timer | 60 min | 10 min |
| Braille keypad | Yes | No |
| Door handle | - | Grab handle |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15 | NEMA 5-15 |
| Input power | - | 1,500 W |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 20 x 17 x 12.2 in (W x D x H) | 22 x 19 x 13.9 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 39 lb | 41 lb |
| Stackable | - | Yes |
| Certifications | cULus, ETL Sanitation | UL, ETL, NSF, CSA |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Magnetron warranty | - | 3 years |