Quick Reference Sheet

WHIRLPOOL
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Microwave Hood Combination Model WMH78019H Quick Reference Guide
POPCORN (sensor)
Senses 2.7-3.5 oz (77-99 g) size bags:
Place bag on turntable. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every
1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle.
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.
MENU PROGRAMS: Touch the Menu control. Use arrow keypads to scroll through program options, then touch SELECT. 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.
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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