KitchenAid YKMHC319KPS Quick Reference Guide

KitchenAid® Microwave Hood Combination Model YKMHC319 Quick Reference Guide

MENU PROGRAMS: Touch the menu control. Use control arrows to scroll through program options, then touch SELECT control.
Follow display prompts to select submenu items and/or amounts, and then start the program.

POPCORN (sensor)

Senses 3.0-3.5 oz (85-99 g) size bags: Place bag on turntable.
Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop
the cycle.

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.

VEGETABLE

1 Canned Vegetable – 8, 14, 16 or 32 oz (227, 397, 454 or

907 g): Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic
wrap, and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.

2 Fresh Vegetable – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L): Place in

microwave-safe container. Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover
with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after
cooking.

3 Frozen Vegetable – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L): Remove

from package. Place in microwave-safe container. Add 2-4 tbs
(30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and let
stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.

DEFROST

1 Meat – 0.1 to 6.5 lbs (45 g to 3 kg): Remove wrap and place in

microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.

2 Poultry – 0.1 to 6.5 lbs (45 g to 3 kg): Remove wrap and place

breast side up in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.

3 Fish/Seafood – 0.1 to 4.5 lbs (45 g to 2 kg): Remove wrap and

place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.

4 Bread – 0.1 to 2.0 lbs (45 to 907 g): Remove wrap and place in

microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.

REHEAT

1 Beverage – 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.

2 Casserole – 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.

3 Meal – Senses 1 plate, about 8-16 oz (227-454 g): Place food

on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap, and vent.

4 Pizza – 1, 2 or 3 slices, 4 oz (113 g) each: Place on paper towel

lined paper plate.

5 Sauce – 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.

6 Soup – 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.

7 Rolls/Muffins – Place on paper towel. Two small rolls may be

counted as 1 piece.

■ Fresh – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each

■ Frozen – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each

8 Manual Reheat – Enter Reheat time, up to 99:59.

SOFTEN/MELT

1 Soften Butter/Margarine – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks: Unwrap

and place in microwave-safe dish.

2 Soften Caramel Dip – 16 oz (454 g): Remove lid from container

or place in microwave-safe dish.

3 Soften Cream Cheese – 3 or 8 oz (85 or 227 g): Unwrap and

place in microwave-safe dish.

4 Soften Frozen Juice – 12 oz (340 g): Remove lid from

container.

5 Soften Ice Cream – 16, 32 or 64 oz (473, 946 or 1893 mL):

Place ice cream container on turntable.

6 Manual Soften – Enter Soften time, up to 99:59.
7 Melt Butter/Margarine – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks: Unwrap

and place in microwave-safe dish.

8 Melt Caramel – 11 oz (312 g): Unwrap and place in

microwave-safe dish.

9 Melt Cheese – 8 or 16 oz (227 or 454 g): Place in microwave-

safe dish. Stir at signal.

10 Melt Chocolate – 1 to 12 oz (28 to 340 g): Place in

microwave-safe dish.

11 Melt Marshmallows – 5 or 10 oz (142 or 283 g): Place in

microwave-safe dish.

12 Manual Melt – Enter Melt time, up to 99:59.

COOK

1 Eggs

■ Poached Eggs – 1, 2, 3 or 4 eggs: Add 2 tbs water to each

cup for each egg. Place cups with water on the turntable,
and start the cycle. At signal, add egg to each cup, pierce
yolk(s), and cover.

■ Scrambled Eggs – 1, 2, 3 or 4 eggs: Add 1 tbs water

per egg. Mix egg(s) and water together and place in
microwave-safe container with high sides. Cover with
plastic wrap.

2 Frozen Meals

■ Frozen Entree – 10 or 20 oz (283 or 567 g) (Sensor);

40 or 60 oz (1134 or 1701 g) (Non-sensor, convection
cycle): Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3 sides.
If entrée is not in microwavesafe container, place on plate,
cover with plastic wrap, and vent.

■ Frozen Burrito – 1 or 2 pieces: Place on microwave-safe

plate.

■ Frozen Snack Pocket – 1 or 2 servings: Follow directions

on package.

3 Hot Cereal/Oatmeal – Follow directions on package. Use

microwave-safe bowl with high sides.

■ Instant Oatmeal/Cereal – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings

■ Regular Oatmeal – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings

■ Quick Grits – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings

■ Regular Grits – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings

■ Hot Wheat – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings

4 Meat/Poultry

■ Chicken Pieces/Bone-in – 0.5 to 3.5 lbs: Use microwave-

safe container. Add 2 tbs water, cover with plastic wrap,
and vent.

■ Chicken Pieces/Boneless – 0.2 to 2.0 lbs: Use microwave-

safe container. Add 2 tbs water, cover with plastic wrap,
and vent.

■ Ground Beef – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 lbs: Break into pieces,

and place in microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic
wrap. Stir at signal.

■ Ground Poultry – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 lbs: Break into pieces,

and place in microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic
wrap. Stir at signal.

■ Hot Dog – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings: Pierce skin with fork. Place

on microwave-safe plate.

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STEAM/SIMMER (sensor)

Use provided steamer vessel. Sensor will detect when liquid
begins to boil, then begin the Steam or Simmer countdown.
NOTE: Do not remove the lid while the steamer is in the
microwave oven, as a rush of steam would disrupt the sensor
readings.
1 Fresh Fish Fillet – Senses 0.5-2.0 lbs (227-907 g): Add

1

/2 cup (125 mL) water to steamer base, place food in insert,

and cover with lid.

2 Fresh Vegetables – Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) water to steamer

base, place food in insert, and cover with lid.

■ Asparagus – Senses 8-16 oz (227-454 g)

■ Broccoli – Senses 2-4 cups (500 mL-1 L)

■ Carrots – Senses 2-4 cups (500 mL-1 L)

■ Cauliflower – Senses 2-4 cups (500 mL-1 L)

■ Corn on the Cob – Senses 1-4 ears

■ Green Beans – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)

■ Red (New) Potatoes – Senses 2-4 potatoes

■ Spinach – Senses 4-8 cups (1-2 L)

■ Squash/Zucchini – Senses 2-4 cups (500 mL-1 L)

3 Frozen Vegetables – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L): Add

1/2 cup (125 mL) water to steamer base, place food in insert,
and cover with lid.

4 Dried Pasta – Add water to steamer base, cover with lid,

place in microwave oven, and start the cycle. When the
water begins to boil, the microwave oven will stop and
prompt for the pasta to be added. Using oven mitts, gently
remove steamer from microwave oven, add pasta, re-cover,
return steamer to microwave oven, and resume the cycle.

■ Fettuccini – Senses 2-8 oz (57-227 g): Add 4 cups (1 L)

water to cook 2-4 oz (57-113 g) pasta; add 5 cups
(1.25 L) water to cook 5-8 oz (142-227 g) pasta.

■ Macaroni – Senses 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL): Add

2 cups (500 mL) water to cook 0.5 cup (125 mL) pasta;
add 4 cups (1 L) water to cook 1 cup (250 mL) pasta; add
5 cups (1.25 L) water to cook 1.5-2.0 cups (375-500 mL)
pasta.

■ Penne – Senses 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL): Add 2 cups

(500 mL) water to cook 0.5 cup (125 mL) pasta; add
4 cups (1 L) water to cook 1 cup (250 mL) pasta; add
6 cups (1.5 L) water to cook 1.5-2.0 cups (375-500 mL)
pasta.

■ Spaghetti – Senses 2-8 oz (57-227 g): Add 4 cups (1 L)

water to cook 2-4 oz (57-113 g) pasta; add 6 cups (1.5 L)

5 Rice – Add food and liquid to steamer base, and cover with

6 Shrimp – Senses 5-8 oz (142-227 g): Add 1/2 cup (125 mL)

7 Manual Steam – Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) water to steamer

8 Manual Simmer – Add food and liquid to steamer, and cover

9 Steam Clean – Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on turntable,

to cook 5-8 oz (142-227 g) pasta.

lid.

■ Long Grain Brown Rice – Senses 0.5-2.0 cups

(125-500 mL)

■ Instant White Rice – Senses 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL)

■ Long Grain White Rice – Senses 0.5-2.0 cups

(125-500 mL)

water to steamer base, place food in insert, and cover with
lid.

base, place food in insert, and cover with lid.
Sample approximate steam times:

■ Soft vegetables 1-3 min (ex.: spinach - 4 cups [1 L] 1 min)

■ Hard vegetables 3-6 min (ex.: broccoli - 2 cups [500 mL]

4 min)

■ Frozen vegetables 4-5 min

Use longer times for more doneness, or when steaming larger
quantities.

with lid. Enter simmer time. Simmer countdown begins after
liquid begins to boil.

then touch START. Cycle takes 15 minutes. Keep door
closed until cycle ends. Wipe cavity with damp sponge or
paper towel soon after the cycle ends.

CONVECTION BAKE

Use the provided short convection rack and a microwave-safe,
ovenproof baking dish. See “Accessory Configurations” in the
User Guide.
NOTE: Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door, convection rack
and baking dish will be hot. Use oven mitts to remove the dish
and to handle the hot convection rack.

1 Biscuits (refrigerated)

■ Regular – 5 or 10 servings: Use round cake pan or pizza

pan.

■ Large – 5 or 8 servings: Use round cake pan or pizza pan.

2 Bread

■ Frozen Garlic Bread – 1 loaf

■ Quick Bread – 1 or 2 loaves

■ Yeast Bread – 1 or 2 loaves

■ Muffins – 6 muffins: Use pan with 6 cups.

3 Casserole

■ Lasagna – 8" x 8" (20.3 x 20.3 cm): Let stand 5 minutes

after cooking.

■ Pasta Casserole – 1.5 or 2.0 qt (1.4 or 1.9 L): Let stand

5 minutes after cooking.

■ Vegetable Casserole – 1.5 or 2.0 qt (1.4 or 1.9 L): Let stand

5 minutes after cooking.

4 Desserts

■ Angel Food Cake – 1 cake: Use large tube pan. Invert pan

after baking.

■ Brownies – 8" x 8" (20.3 x 20.3 cm)

■ Cookies – 1 pan: Use round pizza pan or cookie sheet.

■ Pie (fresh) – 1 pie, 9" (22.9 cm)

■ Pie (frozen) – 1 pie, 9" (22.9 cm): Follow directions on

package.

5 Frozen Pizza

■ Rising Crust Pizza – 6" to 12" (15.2 to 30.5 cm): Use pizza

pan, or place pizza directly on convection rack.

■ Thin Crust Pizza – 6" to 12" (15.2 to 30.5 cm): Use pizza

pan, or place pizza directly on convection rack.

6 Frozen Rolls – 1 to 8 servings (rolls): Use round cake pan or

pizza pan.

7 Fresh Rolls

■ Regular – 4 or 8 servings (rolls): Use refrigerated dough.

Use round cake pan or pizza pan.

■ Large – 5 or 6 servings (rolls): Use refrigerated dough. Use

round cake pan or pizza pan.

8 Quiche – 1 quiche, 9" (22.9 cm)
9 Manual Convect Bake – Use for foods such as baked goods,

frozen foods and casseroles. Use same time as recipe. Allow
microwave oven to preheat.

■ Place convection rack on the turntable.

■ Select Manual Convection Bake. Default temperature

is 325°F (163°C). Use number pads to enter a different
temperature, 250°F (121°C) to 450°F (232°C).

■ Touch COOK TIME, and enter time in hours and minutes,

up to 4 hours. Default time is 4 hours.

■ Touch START to begin preheat. Preheat may be skipped

by touching START again.

■ After preheat, place baking dish with food on the

convection rack, then touch START to begin baking.