Whirlpool

KMBD524TPS

• KitchenAid® Under-Counter Microwave Oven Drawer design – installs under the counter to free up countertop space and create a built-in, streamlined kitchen look.

• Steam Cooking – uses steam to cook foods more gently, helping retain moisture, texture, and nutrients compared with standard microwave-only heating.

• Steam Accessory – included/add-on steaming accessory support to help steam foods in the drawer more effectively and conveniently.

• Steam Clean cycle – uses steam to help loosen splatters and residue for easier wipe-down cleaning with less scrubbing.

• 1.2 cu. ft. capacity – provides usable interior space for everyday dishes, bowls, and plates while fitting a compact 24" built-in footprint.

• 950-watt microwave cooking power – delivers strong heating performance for fast cooking, reheating, and defrosting.

• Built-in microwave drawer opening – drawer-style access makes it easier to place and remove hot dishes without reaching up or over a door.

• Control Lock – locks the control panel to help prevent unintended use or accidental setting changes (helpful for homes with children).

• Sensor Cooking – automatically adjusts cooking time and/or power by detecting moisture/humidity from food for more consistent results.

• Auto Cook programs – one-touch or guided presets for common foods to reduce guesswork and improve consistency.

• Auto Reheat – preset reheat options designed to warm leftovers more evenly and reduce overcooking.

• Popcorn preset – optimized popcorn cycle to help reduce under-popped kernels and scorching.

• Potato preset – preset cycle designed for cooking baked potatoes with less manual timing.

• Fresh Vegetable preset – tailored settings to cook fresh vegetables with better texture and doneness control.

• Frozen Vegetable preset – preset cycle designed to heat frozen vegetables efficiently and more evenly.

• Beverage function – quick heating program for warming beverages like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

• Soften/Melt function – gentle power control for softening butter, melting chocolate, or similar delicate tasks with reduced scorching risk.

• Defrost function – dedicated defrost modes to thaw foods more evenly than full-power microwaving.

• Cook Power levels – multiple power settings to match the food type (simmer, warm, reheat, or full-power cooking).

• Cook Time setting – manual time entry for precise control when you already know the needed cook time.

• Add 30 Seconds – quick time-add button for fast extensions without reprogramming.

• Keep Warm – holds cooked food at a serving-ready temperature for short periods without continuing to “cook” aggressively.

• Kitchen timer – built-in timer function for tracking prep steps even when not actively microwaving.

• Mute mode – reduces or silences keypad tones and alerts for quieter operation.

• Languages (English/French) – bilingual control/display support for easier use in multilingual households.

• Off/Cancel – stops cooking and clears settings quickly for safety and convenience.

• Interior lighting – illuminates the cavity for better visibility when loading, unloading, and checking food.

• 24-inch built-in width – designed to coordinate with standard 24" appliance/cabinet layouts for a cohesive installation.

• Under-counter placement safety benefit – reduces the need to lift hot, heavy containers up to chest/eye level compared with over-the-range microwaves.