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Commercial Microwaves

Commercial Microwaves in Toronto & Canada

Commercial microwaves need to survive dozens, sometimes hundreds, of reheats a day, and Phoenix Food Equipment's Commercial Microwaves collection covers the full range from compact countertop units to heavy-duty models built for a busy back line. Midea's lineup spans dial and touchpad controls in 1000W to 2100W outputs, with select models adding a built-in grease filter for kitchens running the microwave near the fryer or grill. Amana organizes its lineup by real-world duty cycle: Low Volume models at 1000W for light, occasional use, Medium Volume models from 1000W to 2100W for a steady stream of reheats, and Heavy Volume models from 1200W up to 3000W, including two Microwave Steamer models that add a built-in steam function for vegetables and proteins. From a cafe reheating in Toronto to a hotel banquet kitchen in Mississauga, we deliver commercial microwaves across the GTA — Richmond Hill and Markham included — and nationwide across Canada, right from our home base in Vaughan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions we hear from operators.

Should I choose a dial or touchpad commercial microwave?

Dial-control microwaves, like Midea's 1025F0A or Amana's RMS10DSA, use a simple manual timer dial, which is fast to learn, easy to operate with gloved or wet hands, and typically the more affordable option. Touchpad models, like Midea's 1025F1A or Amana's RMS10TSA, add programmable one-touch cooking presets for specific menu items, which speeds up service and cuts down on staff guessing reheat times during a rush. Dial controls tend to suit a smaller operation with a simple, consistent menu, while touchpad models are worth the upgrade for a busier kitchen or one training a lot of new staff, since presets remove the guesswork.

What is a microwave steamer, and how is it different from a standard commercial microwave?

A microwave steamer, like Amana's AMSO22 or AMSO35, adds a built-in steam function alongside standard microwave cooking, which helps vegetables, rice, and proteins cook more evenly and stay moist instead of drying out or turning rubbery the way food sometimes does in a standard microwave. Both AMSO models are Heavy Volume rated at 2200W and 3500W and fit two 4-inch deep full-size pans, making them well suited to a busy kitchen steaming and reheating in higher volume throughout service. A standard commercial microwave is still the faster, simpler choice for basic reheating, but a microwave steamer is worth considering if steamed vegetables or rice are a regular part of your menu.

Do I need a commercial microwave with a built-in air filter?

A built-in filter, standard on most of Amana's Medium and Heavy Volume models and several of Midea's touchpad units, pulls grease and food odors out of the air as the microwave runs, which matters most if the unit sits near a fryer, grill, or anywhere else grease and smoke are already in the air. It also helps keep the microwave's interior cleaner longer and can extend the life of the unit in a high-grease environment like a fry station or a shared prep line. If your microwave will sit in a cleaner area, like a front-of-house reheat station or a break room, a filter is less critical and you can save a bit by choosing a non-filtered model instead.