Whirlpool WMT50011KS Owners Manual - Page 9

Popcorn 1.75 or 3.0 or 3.5 oz bags. ■ Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. ■ Pop only one package of popcorn at a time. ■ Follow manufacturer's instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper. ■ Listen for popping to slow to one pop every 1 or 2 seconds, and then stop the cycle. Do not repop unpopped kernels. ■ For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn. ■ Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content. NOTE: Follow the instructions provided by the microwave popcorn manufacturer. Reheat Times and cooking powers have been preset for reheating a number of food types. Use the following chart as a guide. REHEAT CHART Item Food Category Quantity 1 Baked Goods 1-6 servings, 2 oz (57 g) each Place on paper towel. Two small rolls may be counted as 1 piece 2 Beverage Do not cover. 1-2 cups (250 mL-500 mL) 3 Casserole 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Place in microwavesafe container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating. 4 Dinner plate 1 plate, about 8-16 oz Place food on plate. (227- 454 g) Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating. 5 Pizza 1-3 slice, 4 oz (113 g) each Place on paper towel lined microwave-safe plate. 6 Soup/Sauce 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Place in microwavesafe container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating. Frozen Entree Food Quantity Frozen Entree Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3 sides. If entrée is not in microwavesafe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap, and vent. 10 or 20 or 40 or 60 oz (283 or 567 g or 1134 or 1701 g) Defrost ■ For optimal results, food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder when defrosting. ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting. ■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks. ■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting. ■ Foods left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes or frozen ready-made food should not be defrosted using the Defrost feature but should be defrosted manually. ■ Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails. See the "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section first. ■ Times and cooking powers have been preset for defrosting a number of food types. Item Food Category Weight 1 Poultry* 0.2 to 6.6 lbs (90 g to 3 kg) 2 Meats* 0.2 to 6.6 lbs (90 g to 3 kg) 3 Fish* 0.2 to 4.4 lbs (90 g to 2 kg) 4 Quick Defrost 1.0 lb only * See the Defrost Preparation Chart at end of the "Defrost" section for cuts, sizes, and instructions. Use the following chart as a guide when defrosting meat, poultry, or fish. DEFROST PREPARATION CHART POULTRY Chicken: whole and cut up Cornish: hens Turkey: breast Place in a microwave safe baking dish, chicken breast-side up. Remove giblets from whole chicken. MEAT Beef: ground, steaks, roast, stew Lamb: stew and chops Pork: chops, ribs, roasts, sausage The narrow or fatty areas of irregular-shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) patties. Place all meats in a microwavesafe baking dish. FISH Fillets, Steaks, Whole, Shellfish Place in a microwave-safe baking dish. 9