Microwave Terms - Hotpoint REM25 Ower's Manual

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Definition
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
cruised by:
metal or R)il touching the side of the oven.
t[)il that is not molded to t[)od (upturned edges act like
_lntenn_ts),
metal such as twist,ties, pouhry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
rec)cled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering Coxers hold in moisture, allow tot more exen heating and reduce
cooking time. \._nting plastic wlap or co_ering with wax paper
allo_vs excess stealn to escape.
Shielding In a regular o, en, }ou shield chicken l/reasts or l/aked foods to
prment oxe>browning. When microwming, }ou use small strips
.......... of t))il to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on
pouhry, which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time
YVhen you cook with regular oxens, toods such as roasts or cakes
are allowed to stand to tinish cooking or to set. Standing time is
especiall} important in microwme cooking. Note that a
microwmed cake is not placed on a cooling rock.
Venting
After co_ering a dish with plastic wrap, }ou vent the plastic wrap b)
t/Irning
l/ack
()lie coFneF SO excess
steam
can
escape.
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