Microwave Terms - GE JE1040 Owner's Manual

Microwave terms.

Term Definition
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
Arcing
metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
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.
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or
Covering
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,
Shielding
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 Time 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
Venting
can escape.
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