IKEA® Microwave Hood Combination
Model IMH205 Quick Reference Guide
POPCORN (sensor)
Senses 3.0-3.5 oz (85-99 g) size bag:
Place bag on turntable. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Fan operates only on low during Popcorn function.
(BAKED) POTATO (sensor)
Senses 1-4 potatoes, 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each, similar in size: Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on paper towel around turntable edges at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart.
Place single potato to the side of the turntable. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.
FROZEN ENTRÉE (sensor and non-sensor): Enter ounces.
Senses 10 or 20 oz (283 or 567 g), or cooks 40 or 60 oz (1134 or 1701 g) (preset programs):
Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3 sides. If entrée
is not in microwave-safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap, and vent.
MENU PROGRAMS: Touch the menu control repeatedly to scroll through program options. Rest on the desired program option. Follow display prompts to select submenu items and/or amounts, and then start the program.
FRESH/FROZEN VEGETABLE
1Fresh Vegetable – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container. Add 2-4 Tbsp (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
2Frozen Vegetable – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L): Remove from package. Place in microwave-safe container. Add 2-4 Tbsp (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
3Canned Vegetable – 1, 2, 3, or 4 cups (250, 500, 750 mL, or 1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
REHEAT
1Beverage – 1 or 2 cups, 8 oz (250 mL) each:
Do not cover. The diameter of the cup’s opening will affect how the liquid heats. Beverages in cups with smaller openings may heat faster.
2Casserole – 1, 2, 3, or 4 cups (250, 500, 750 mL, or 1 L): Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
3Soup – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
4Dinner Plate – Senses 1 serving (1 plate), 8-16 oz (227-454 g): Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.
5Pizza – 1, 2, or 3 slices, 4 oz (113 g) each: Place on paper-towel-lined paper plate.
6Sauce – Senses 1-2 cups (250-500 mL):
Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
7Baked Goods – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each: Place on paper towel. Two small rolls may be counted
as 1 piece.
COOK
1Bacon – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 slices, average thickness: Follow directions on package.
2French Toast – 1, 2, 3, or 4 pieces: Follow directions on package.
3Cereal – 1, 2, 3, or 4 servings:
Follow directions on package. Use microwave-safe bowl with high sides.
4Rice – Senses 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL) dry, white long grain: Follow measurements on package for ingredient amounts. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid. Let stand
5 minutes after cooking, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir.
DEFROST
1Meat – 0.2 to 6.6 lbs (90 g to 3 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
2Poultry – 0.2 to 6.6 lbs (90 g to 3 kg):
Remove wrap and place breast side up in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
3Fish – 0.2 to 4.4 lbs (90 g to 2 kg):
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
4Quick Defrost (auto) – 1.0 lb (454 g) only:
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover. Turn over food at signal.
SOFTEN/MELT
1Soften Butter – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 sticks: Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
2Melt Butter – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 sticks: Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
3Soften Ice Cream – 16, 32, or 64 oz (473, 946, or 1893 mL): Place ice cream container on turntable.
4Soften Cream Cheese – 3 or 8 oz (85 or 227 g): Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
5Soften Frozen Juice – 12 or 16 oz (340 or 454 g): Remove lid from container.
6Melt Chocolate – 4, 6, 8, or 12 oz (113, 170, 227, or 340 g): Place in microwave-safe dish.
7Melt Cheese – 8 or 16 oz (227 or 454 g): Place in microwave-safe dish. Stir at signal.
8Melt Marshmallows – 5 or 10 oz (142 or 283 g): Place in microwave-safe dish.
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