WHIRLPOOL WMH32519 Quick Reference Guide

WHIRLPOOL® Microwave Hood Combination

Model WMH32519 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.

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. Place food toward edge of the turntable.

POTATO

Small potatoes: 1-4 pieces, 4-7 oz (113-198 g).
Large potatoes: Senses 1-4 pieces, 8-10 oz (227-283 g).
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.

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.

VEGETABLE

1 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.

2 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.

3 Canned 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

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 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.

4 Dinner Plate – Senses 1 serving (1 plate), 8-16 oz

(227-454 g): Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with
plastic wrap, and vent.

5 Pizza – 1, 2 or 3 slices, 4 oz (113 g) each:

Place on paper towel lined paper plate.

6 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.

7 Baked 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

1 Bacon – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 slices, average thickness:

Follow directions on package.

2 French Toast – 1, 2, 3, or 4 pieces:

Follow directions on package.

3 Cereal – 1, 2, 3, or 4 servings:

Follow directions on package. Use microwave-safe bowl with
high sides.

4 Rice – 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

1 Meat – 0.2 to 6.6 lbs (90 g to 3 kg):

Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
Do not cover.

2 Poultry – 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.

3 Fish – 0.2 to 4.4 lbs (90 g to 2 kg):

Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish.
Do not cover.

4 Quick 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

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

place in microwave-safe dish.

2 Melt Butter – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 sticks: Unwrap and place

in microwave-safe dish.

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

Place ice cream container on turntable.

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

place in microwave-safe dish.

5 Soften Frozen Juice – 12 or 16 oz (340 or 454 g): Remove

lid from container.

6 Melt Chocolate – 4, 6, 8, or 12 oz (113, 170, 227, or 340 g):

Place in microwave-safe dish.

7 Melt Cheese – 8 or 16 oz (227 or 454 g): Place in

microwave-safe dish. Stir at signal.

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

microwave-safe dish.

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STEAM/SIMMER (sensor): Use microwave-safe container with a loose-fitting lid. Sensor will detect when liquid begins to boil, then

begin the Steam or Simmer countdown.

NOTE: Do not remove the lid while the container is in the microwave oven, as a rush of steam would disrupt the sensor readings.
1 Steam Recipes: Place small microwave-safe dish (for

example, custard dish) with 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water in
center of container. Use 2 tbs (30 mL) water for smaller
quantities, or 4 tbs (60 mL) water for larger quantities of food.
Place food in container around the small dish. Cover with
loose-fitting lid.

■ Fresh Vegetables – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):

For best results, cut into equally sized pieces.

■ Frozen Vegetables – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)

■ Potatoes – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L): For best

results, cut into equally sized pieces.

■ Boneless Chicken – Senses 0.5-1.5 lbs (142-680 g)

2 Manual Steam : Place small microwave-safe dish (for

example, custard dish) with 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water in
center of container. Use 2 tbs (30 mL) water for smaller
quantities, or 4 tbs (60 mL) water for larger quantities of
food. Place food in container around the small dish. Cover
with loose-fitting lid. Enter Steam time. 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.

3 Manual Simmer:

Rice: Add liquid and food to microwave-safe container. Cover
with loose-fitting lid. Enter simmer time. Simmer time will begin
counting down after the sensor detects steam from boiling liquid.

Pasta: Add liquid to microwave-safe container. Cover with
loose-fitting lid. Enter simmer time of 1 second. Simmer time will
begin counting down after the sensor detects steam
from boiling liquid. When the microwave oven stops, remove
container, remove the lid, and add the pasta. Re-cover and return
the container to the microwave oven. Clear the display using the
Cancel control, then reprogram the simmer function, and enter
the new simmer time (ex.: dry spaghetti - 11-12 min).

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