GE JTP95 Owner's Manual page 22

Microwave terms.
Definition
Arcing
Arcing is tt_e microwave term ff_rsparks in tt_e oven. Arcing is caused 1))7:
the temperature probe sta)_ng in the oven but not insertedin the fbod.
{{{metal or fbil touching tt_e side ofd_e oven.
{{ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
{{}metal such as mTist-ties,poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
{ reqTcled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
C----overing
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heaung and reduce cooking ume. Venting plastic
x,_Tap or covering wid_ wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When
microwm4ng, you use small strips of fbil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on
poult U, which would cook befbre larger parts.
Standing time When you cook with reg_flar ovens, fbods such as roast.s or cakes are allowed to stand to finish
cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a
microwm_ed cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish wid_ plastic x,_map, you vent tt_e plastic wrap 13)7 t urning back one corner
so excess steam can escape.
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