WHIRLPOOL® Microwave Hood Combination Model YWMH76719 Quick Reference Guide
ACCUPOP™ (popcorn sensor)
Senses 2.7-3.5 oz (77-99 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.
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.
VEGETABLE
1 Fresh 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.
2 Frozen 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.
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-1L): 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.
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.
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.
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.
COOK
1 Frozen Entrées – 10 or 20 oz (283 or 567 g) (sensor), 40 or 60 oz
(1134 or 1701 g) (non-sensor): 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.
NOTE: 40 oz (1134 g) and 60 oz (1701 g) Frozen Entrée functions
use convection and microwaves.
2 Bacon – 1, 2, 3, or 4 slices, average thickness: Follow directions
on package. For best results, place bacon on a bacon rack.
3 Fish Fillet – 0.5, 1.0, or 1.5 lbs (227, 454, or 680 g): Place in
microwave-safe dish. Add 2-4 Tbsp (30-60 mL) water. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
4 Shrimp – 0.5, 1.0, or 1.5 lbs (227, 454, or 680 g): Place in
microwave-safe dish. Add 2-4 Tbsp (30-60 mL) water. Cover with
plastic wrap, and vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
5 French Toast – 1, 2, 3, or 4 pieces: Follow directions on package.
6 Cereal – 1, 2, 3 ,or 4 servings: Follow directions on package. Use
microwave-safe bowl with high sides.
7 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.
KIDS MENU
1 Canned Pasta – 1-4 servings:
Follow directions on package.
2 Frozen Pizza – 1 pizza, about 6 oz (170 g):
Follow directions on package.
3 Frozen Meal – 8, 9, or 10 oz (227, 255, or 283 g):
Follow directions on package.
4 Oatmeal – 1 or 2 servings:
Follow directions on package. Use microwave-safe bowl with
high sides.
5 Chicken Nuggets – 1 or 2 servings (about 5-6 pieces each):
Place in single layer on paper-towel-lined microwave-safe plate.
6 Hot Dog – 1-4 hot dogs (pieces):
Pierce with fork. Place on microwave-safe plate.
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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: Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) water to steamer base,
place food in insert, and cover with 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 Simmer Recipes: 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.
■ Dry 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.
■ Dry 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.
■ Dry 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.
■ Dry 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) to cook 5-8 oz (142-227 g) pasta.
3 Manual Steam: Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) water to steamer 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.
4 Manual Simmer: Add food and liquid to steamer and cover with
lid. Enter simmer time. Simmer countdown begins after liquid
begins to boil.
5 Steam Clean: Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on turntable, 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.
CONVECT
Use the provided 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 Convection Cook Recipes: Place convection rack on turntable.
Select food item, then touch START to begin preheat. After
preheat, place baking dish with food on convection rack, then
touch START to begin cycle.
■ Bakery Foods:
■ Angel Food Cake – 1 cake: Use large tube pan. Invert pan
after baking.
■ Regular Biscuit – 1 pan: Use refrigerated dough. Use round
cake pan or pizza pan.
■ Large Biscuit – 1 pan: Use refrigerated dough. Use round cake
pan or pizza pan.
■ Brownie – 8" x 8" (20.3 x 20.3 cm)
■ Cookie – 1 pan: Use round pizza pan.
■ Muffin – 1 pan: Use pan with 6 cups.
■ Fresh Pie – 1 pie
■ Frozen Pie – 1 pie: Follow directions on package.
■ Regular Roll – 1 pan: Use refrigerated dough. Use round cake
pan or pizza pan.
■ Large Roll – 1 pan: Use refrigerated dough. Use round cake
pan or pizza pan.
■ Yeast Bread – 1 loaf
■ Whole Chicken – 2.5-4.5 lbs (1.1-2.0 kg): Let stand, covered, for
10 minutes after cooking.
■ Casserole – 1.5 or 2.0 qt (1.4 or 1.9 L): Let stand 5-10 minutes
after cooking.
■ Lasagna – 8" x 8" (20.3 x 20.3 cm): Let stand 5-10 minutes after
cooking.
■ Beef Roast – 2.0-4.0 lbs (0.9-1.8 kg): Let stand, covered, for
10 minutes after cooking. Preset time is for medium doneness.
■ Thin Crust Pizza (frozen) – 6"-12" (15.2-30.5 cm): Place pizza
directly on convection rack.
■ Thick Crust Pizza (frozen) – 6"-12" (15.2-30.5 cm): Place pizza
directly on convection rack.
■ Turkey Breast – 2.5-4.5 lbs (1.1-2.0 kg): Let stand, covered, for
10 minutes after cooking.
2 Manual Convection Bake: Use for foods such as cookies, pies,
cakes, and breads. Use same time as recipe. Allow microwave
oven to preheat.
■ Place the convection rack on the turntable. Default
temperature is 325°F (163°C). Use number pads to enter a
different temperature, 250°F (121°C) to 425°F (218°C).
■ Touch COOK TIME/POWER, 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.
3 Manual Convection Roast: Use for foods such as beef and pork
roasts, whole chicken, and meat loaf. Decrease time by 10%20%. Use 30% microwave power for large meats and casseroles.
Use 10%-20% microwave power for thin cuts of meat.
■ Place the convection rack on the turntable. Default
temperature is 325°F (163°C). Use number pads to enter a
different temperature, 250°F (121°C) to 425°F (218°C).
■ Touch COOK TIME/POWER and enter time in hours and
minutes, up to 4 hours. Default time is 4 hours.
■ Touch COOK TIME/POWER and enter power level, from 10%
to 30%. Default power is 30%.
■ Touch START to begin preheat. Preheat may be skipped by
touching START again.
■ After preheat, place baking dish with rack and food on the
turntable, then touch START to begin roasting.
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