GE SpacemakerXL JVM1542 Owner's Manual page 29

Microwave terms,
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Arcing
Definition
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
m the metal shelf not installed correctly so that it touches
the microwave wall.
! metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
IR foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
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_i_,_g 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.
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:Shielding 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.
Standing Ttme
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 corner so excess steam can escape.
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