Microwave Terms - GE Profile Spacemaker JVM1490 Owner's Manual

Microwave terms,
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Definition
Arcing Arcing is the microwa',e tem_ for sparks in the o',en. Arcing is caused by:
!i_ the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwaxe walls.
metal or fi)il touching the side of the o_en.
fifil that is not molded to fi)od (upturned edges act like antennas).
_' metal such as twist-ties poultx_, pins gold-rimmed dishes.
i?_:: r ecycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
iJi::the turntable ring, SUll _ _ort being, installed incorrectly.
Covering
CoxeI_ hold in inoisture, allow fin" more exen heafino_ and reduce cooking, fiine. Venting, plastic wrap or
coxering with wax paper allo_s excess steam to escape.
Shielding In a regular oxen, you shield chicken breasts or baked fl)ods to prexent oxexq)rowning. _._hen microwaving,
you use small strips offifil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poult_T, which would
cook before larger
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Standing Time \'\]_en wm cook with regular ovens, toods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or
to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking, Note that a microwaved cake is not
placed on a cooling rack.
Venting _dter coveting a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess
ste_llI/ C_III escape.
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