Quick Touch Menu (sensor and non-sensor)

The following menu items are preprogrammed for quick and easy cooking/reheating.

For added convenience, the available/recommended amounts shown in the following chart are included on the Cooking Guide label (see “Parts and Features” for its location).

MENU ITEM

SERVING SIZE

INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

POPCORN

3.5 oz (99 g)

To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular paper bags or

(non-sensor)

3.0 oz (85 g)

glassware.

 

1.75 oz (50 g)

Pop only one package of popcorn at a time.

 

 

Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper.

 

 

For best cooking results, do not try to pop unpopped kernels.

 

 

Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results.

 

 

Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content. For bag sizes not listed in this

 

 

section, follow directions on the package.

 

 

NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with all microwave cooking functions, the

 

 

microwave oven should be attended at all times. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop

 

 

every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle.

 

 

 

PIZZA REHEAT

1 to 3 slices, 3 oz (85 g)

Place pizza slices on a paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate in the center of the

(non-sensor)

each, refrigerated

turntable.

 

 

 

FROZEN ENTREE

10 oz or 20 oz (283 g or

Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3 sides. If entrée is not in microwave-safe

(non-sensor)

567 g)

container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes

 

 

after cooking.

 

 

 

BEVERAGE (non-

1 or 2 cups, 8 oz

Do not cover. The diameter of the cup’s opening will affect how the liquid heats.

sensor, reheat)

(250 mL) each

Beverages in cups with smaller openings may heat faster.

 

 

 

SOUP (non-

1 to 4 cups

Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and let

sensor)

(250 mL to 1 L)

stand 2-3 minutes after heating.

 

 

 

POTATO (non-

1 to 4 potatoes, 10 oz

Pierce each one several times with a fork. Place on paper towel, around turntable

sensor)

(283 g) each

edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place a single potato to the side of the turntable. Let

 

 

stand 5 minutes after cooking.

 

 

 

DINNER PLATE

10-16 oz (283-454 g),

Place food on microwave-safe plate. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent*. Let stand

(sensor, reheat)

refrigerated

2-3 minutes after heating.

 

 

 

FRESH

1 to 4 cups

Place in microwave-safe container, and add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with

VEGETABLE

(250 mL to 1 L))

plastic wrap, and vent*. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.

(sensor)

 

 

 

 

 

FROZEN

1 to 4 cups

Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent*. Stir and let

VEGETABLE

(250 mL to 1 L))

stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.

(sensor)

 

 

 

 

 

*When covering foods, make sure the vent opening is large enough for the moisture to escape. This will allow the sensor to accurately determine cooking time.

To Use Quick Touch Non-sensor Menu (Popcorn, Pizza Reheat, Frozen Entrée, Beverage, Soup, Potato):

1.Place food on the turntable, and close the door.

2.Touch desired menu control.

The first programmed amount will appear in the display. Touch control pad repeatedly to change quantity. See chart.

3.Touch START.

When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.

4.Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.

To Use Quick Touch Sensor Menu (Dinner Plate, Fresh Vegetable, Frozen Vegetable):

1.Place food on the turntable, and close the door.

2.Touch the desired menu control.

“SC” (sensor cook) will appear in the display.

3.Touch START.

The microwave oven will start, and sensor cooking will begin. “SC” will remain in the display during cooking.

When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.

4.Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.

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Whirlpool WMC30516AS manual Quick Touch Menu sensor and non-sensor, Menu Item Serving Size Instructions

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