POPCORN (sensor)
Senses 3.0-3.5 oz (85-99 g) size bags: Place bag on turntable.
Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then
stop the cycle.
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 Meal
– Senses 1 plate, about 8-16 oz (227-454 g): Place food
on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap, and vent.
4 Pizza
– 1, 2 or 3 slices, 4 oz (113 g) each: Place on paper
towel lined paper plate.
5 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.
6 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.
7 Rolls/Muffins
– Place on paper towel. Two small rolls may be
counted as 1 piece.
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Fresh – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each
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Frozen – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each
8 Manual Reheat
– Enter Reheat time, up to 99:59.
DEFROST
1 Meat
– 0.1 to 6.5 lbs (45 g to 3 kg): Remove wrap and place
in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
2 Poultry
– 0.1 to 6.5 lbs (45 g to 3 kg): Remove wrap and place
breast side up in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
3 Fish/Seafood
– 0.1 to 4.5 lbs (45 g to 2 kg): Remove wrap
and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
4 Bread
– 0.1 to 2.0 lbs (45 to 907 g): Remove wrap and place
in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.
SOFTEN/MELT
1 Soften Butter/Margarine
–
0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks: Unwrap
and place in microwave-safe dish.
2 Soften Caramel Dip
– 16 oz (454 g): Remove lid from
container or place in microwave-safe dish.
3 Soften Cream Cheese
– 3 or 8 oz (85 or 227 g): Unwrap and
place in microwave-safe dish.
4 Soften Frozen Juice
– 12 oz (340 g): Remove lid from
container.
5 Soften Ice Cream
– 16, 32 or 64 oz (473, 946 or 1893 mL):
Place ice cream container on turntable.
6 Manual Soften
– Enter Soften time, up to 99:59.
7 Melt Butter/Margarine
– 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks: Unwrap
and place in microwave-safe dish.
8 Melt Caramel
– 11 oz (312 g): Unwrap and place in
microwave-safe dish.
9 Melt Cheese
– 8 or 16 oz (227 or 454 g): Place in microwave-
safe dish. Stir at signal.
10 Melt Chocolate
– 1 to 12 oz (28 to 340 g): Place in
microwave-safe dish.
11 Melt Marshmallows
– 5 or 10 oz (142 or 283 g): Place in
microwave-safe dish.
12 Manual Melt
– Enter Melt time, up to 99:59.
COOK
1 Eggs
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Poached Eggs – 1, 2, 3 or 4 eggs: Add 2 tbs water to each
cup for each egg. Place cups with water on the turntable,
and start the cycle. At signal, add egg to each cup, pierce
yolk(s), and cover.
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Scrambled Eggs – 1, 2, 3 or 4 eggs: Add 1 tbs water
per egg. Mix egg(s) and water together and place in
microwave-safe container with high sides. Cover with
plastic wrap.
2 Frozen Meals
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Frozen Entree – 10 or 20 oz (283 or 567 g) (Sensor);
40 or 60 oz (1134 or 1701 g) (Non-sensor, convection
cycle): Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3 sides.
If entrée is not in microwavesafe container, place on plate,
cover with plastic wrap, and vent.
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Frozen Burrito – 1 or 2 pieces: Place on microwave-safe
plate.
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Frozen Snack Pocket – 1 or 2 servings: Follow directions
on package.
3 Hot Cereal/Oatmeal
– Follow directions on package. Use
microwave-safe bowl with high sides.
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Instant Oatmeal/Cereal – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings
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Regular Oatmeal – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings
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Quick Grits – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings
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Regular Grits – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings
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Hot Wheat – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings
4 Meat/Poultry
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Chicken Pieces/Bone-In – 0.5 to 3.5 lbs: Use microwave-
safe container. Add 2 tbs water, cover with plastic wrap,
and vent.
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Chicken Pieces/Boneless – 0.2 to 2.0 lbs: Use microwave-
safe container. Add 2 tbs water, cover with plastic wrap,
and vent.
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Ground Beef – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 lbs: Break into pieces,
and place in microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic
wrap. Stir at signal.
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Ground Poultry – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 lbs: Break into pieces,
and place in microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic
wrap. Stir at signal.
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Hot Dog – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings: Pierce skin with fork. Place
on microwave-safe plate.
5 Potato
– 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.
6 Vegetables
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Canned Vegetable – 8, 14, 16 or 32 oz (227, 397, 454 or
907 g): Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with
plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after
cooking.
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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.
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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.
W10677469B
KitchenAid
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Microwave Hood Combination Model YKMHP519 Quick Reference Guide
MENU PROGRAMS:
Touch the Menu control. Use control arrows to scroll through program options, then touch Select.
Follow display prompts to select submenu items and/or amounts, and then start the program.
