GE Monogram ZEM200 Series Owner's Manual page 22

Microwave Terms
( out_tertop Microwave O'oet_
Arcing
Arcing is tile microwave term ibr sparks ill the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
* Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
* Foil that is not molded to fl_od (upturned
edges act like antennas).
'_Metal such as twist-ties, poultr 5 pins, gold-
rimmed dishes.
* Recx cled papel" towels containing small metal
pieces.
Covering
Covers hold in moisture, allow for mol'e exert
heatin,, and reduce cookin,, time.
O O
Venting plastic x_rap or cox ering xdth wax
paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts
or baked f_)ods to prevent ove>browning.
When microwaving, you use small strips of fi_il
to shield thin pa*ls, such as the tips of wings
and legs on poult,> which would cook befiwe
larger parts.
Standing
7 me
_hen xou. cook *_ith regular, ovens, foods such Standing time is especiall) important in
as roasts or cakes al"e allo,#ed to Stalld to fillish n/icro,<ax e cooking. Note that a microwaved
cooking or to set. cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
Alter covering a dish xdth plastic wrap, )ou
vent the l_lastic wral _ b_, tm'ning,
back
one
COl'llel" so excess steaI// can escape.
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