WHIRLPOOL YWMH53520, YWMH32L19, YWMH73L20 Quick Reference Guide

WHIRLPOOL® Microwave Hood Combination Models YWMH53520, YWMH32L19, YWMH73L20

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.

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.

DINNER PLATE (sensor)

Reheats 1 serving (1 plate), about 8-16 oz (227-454 g):
Place food on microwave-safe 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 sub-menu 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 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.

2Soup – 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.

3 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.

4 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.

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.

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.

PIZZA

Reheats 1, 2 or 3 slices, 4 oz (113 g) each:
Place on paper towel lined paper plate.

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.

BEVERAGE

Reheats 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.

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.

7Melt 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.

COOK
1Bacon – 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.

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.

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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.
1Steam 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):

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

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

■ 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

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 loose­fitting 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).

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]

4min)

■ Frozen vegetables 4-5 min

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

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