Whirlpool WMH53521HZ Quick Reference Sheet

WHIRLPOOL

®

Microwave Hood Combination

Models WMH53521H and WMH54521H 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

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.

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.

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. Place food toward edge of the turntable.

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.

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

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.

2

Soup –

Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):



3

Sauce –

Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):



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

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

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.

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