Whirlpool YKHMS145J the oven. Using Your Microwave Oven, Using aluminum foil, Using 2-4 Plates

	the oven. Using Your Microwave Oven
Using aluminum foil
	Metal containers should not be used in a microwave	• Use only undamaged containers.
	oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you	• Do not use containers taller than 3⁄4 in. (19 mm)
	have purchased food which is prepackaged in an	• Container must be at least half filled.
	aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on	• To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1⁄4 in. (6.35
	the package. When using aluminum foil containers,	mm) between the aluminum container and the walls of
	cooking times may be longer because microwaves	the oven and also between two aluminum containers.
	will only penetrate the top of the food.	• Always place the container on the turntable.
	If you use aluminum containers without package	• Reheating food in aluminum foil containers usually
	instructions, follow these guidelines:	takes up to double the time compared to reheating in
	• Place the container in a glass bowl and add some	plastic, glass, china, or paper containers. The time
	water so that it covers the bottom of the container,	when food is ready will vary depending upon the type
	not more than 1⁄4 in. (6.35 mm) high. This ensures	of container you use.
	even heating of the container bottom.	• Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so
	• Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven.	that heat is spread evenly throughout container.

Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven

• Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed	• Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects
glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to	(baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at
	the high temperature needed for safe sterilization.

Using 2-4 Plates

When heating food with a cook time that you set, you can heat two 10 1⁄4-in. (25.5 cm) plates side by side or one dish larger

than the turntable, plus two plates on the cook-

ing rack. For best results, halfway through cooking

turn the plates halfway around. Do the same when heating a larger (9- to 13-in. [23 - 33 cm])

casserole. When heating 4 dinner plates, switch the plates between top and bottom when you turn them.

To heat 2 bottom plates together or one larger dish, the turntable should not be turning.

You can shut the turntable off by touching TURNTABLE ON/OFF.

“TURNTABLE OFF” appears on the display. PRESS to enter setting.

1.TOUCH First Screen pad, TURN to 2-4 Plates and TOUCH.

2.TURN to select number of plates and TOUCH.

3.Arrange plates as shown on left. TOUCH to Start.

NOTE: You cannot choose Turntable Off during auto cook functions.

Using the cooking rack

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The cooking rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time.

Inserting the rack

Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven.

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NOTES:

•Only use the cooking rack when cooking at more than one level.

•Use rack only in the microwave oven.

•Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven.

•Do not use rack with browning dish.

•Do not place a metal cooking container on rack.

•Do not store the metal rack in the oven. Do not operate the oven with the metal rack stored on the floor of the oven. Damage to the interior finish will result.

•Use oven mitts to remove items from microwave oven.

•Do not cook foods directly on rack. Put them in microwave-safe containers first.