Microwave Terms - GE Profile Spacemaker JVM1490 Owner's Manual

Microwave terms,
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Definition
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
IWthe metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls.
m metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
BI foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act fike antennas).
IH metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
U recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
ml the turntable ring support being installed incorrectly.
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or
covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving,
you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would
cook before larger parts.
When you cook with regular ovens, foods 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.
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one comer so excess steam
can escape.
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