Whirlpool YKHMS145J warranty Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven, Control panel features

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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

Control panel features

1.Display. This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you the time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions you chose.

2.POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop one of 3 bag sizes of popcorn, without entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidi- ty it detects from the popcorn. (See Page 27.)

3.BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat 1 or 2 cups (250 - 500 mL) of a beverage, without entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the beverage. (See Page 27.)

4.BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to bake 1 to 4 potatoes, without entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the potato(es). (See Page 27.)

5.FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad to cook a 10- or 20-oz (284-567 g) frozen entree, without en- tering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the frozen entree. (See Page 27.)

6.DINNER PLATE. Touch this pad to heat a dinner plate of food, without entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the food. (See Page 27.)

7.PAN HEAT. Touch this pad to preheat a pan, without entering a cook power or time.

(See Page 28.)

8.PIZZA. Touch this pad to heat one of three sizes of pizza, without entering a cook time. Touch COOK POWER to adjust doneness. (See Page 28.)

9.HAMBURGER. Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4 hamburgers, without entering a cook time. Touch COOK POWER to adjust doneness.

(See Page 28.)

10.CHICKEN. Touch this pad to bake 1 to 4 pieces of chicken, without entering a cook time. Touch COOK POWER to adjust doneness.

(See Page 28.)

11.EASY SIMMER. Touch this pad to simmer soups, casseroles, stews, and other liquid foods. (See Page 21.)

12.REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat microwavable foods without entering times and cook powers. (See Page 22.)

13.AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to cook microwavable foods without entering times and cook powers. (See Page 20.)

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14.CUSTOM DEFROST. Touch this pad to defrost frozen foods, without entering times and cook powers. (See Page 23.)

15.COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by Number pads to set a cooking time. (See Pages 15, 16, 17, and 18.)

16.COOK POWER. Touch this pad after the cooking time has been set, followed by a Number pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. Also touch this pad to lengthen or shorten a preset cooking time. (See Pages 16, 17, and 18.)

17.EASY MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook food for 1 minute at 100% cook power or to extend cooking time by 1 minute. (See Page 29.)

18.KEEP WARM. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven. You can use KEEP WARM by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. (See Page 26.)

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YKHMS145J specifications

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Additionally, the microwave features multiple cooking presets, making it incredibly versatile. Whether you're defrosting meat, cooking popcorn, or reheating leftovers, the preset options simplify the process, ensuring consistent results every time. The intuitive control panel is easy to navigate, with clearly labeled buttons and an LCD display that provides clarity, particularly for timer and cooking functions.

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The YKHMS145J also includes a bright, built-in interior light that allows users to easily monitor food while cooking. Its two-speed venting system provides versatility for different cooking environments, ensuring optimal air circulation during meal preparation.

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