GE Monogram ZE2160 Owner's Manual page 22

Microwave Terms
( ountertop Microwave O'oet_
Arcing
Arcing is tile microwave term ira" sparks ill the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
* Metal or Ibil touching the side of the oven.
* Foil that is not molded to fl_od (upturned
edges act like antennas).
'_Metal such as twist-ties, poultr 5 pins, gold-
rimmed dishes.
* Recxcled })aper towels containing small metal
pieces.
Covering
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more exert
heatin,, and reduce cooking time.
Venting plastic x_rap or cox ering xdth wax
paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts
or baked t_)ods to prevent ove>browning.
When microwaving, you use small strips of li)il
to shield thin pa*_s, such as the tips of wings
and legs on poultry, which would cook betore
larger parts.
Standing
7 me
_hen }ou cook *_ith regular ovens, foods such Standing time is especiall} important in
as roasts or cakes are allo,#ed to Stalld to fillish n/icro,<ax e cooking. Note that a microwaved
cooking, or to set. cake is not placed on "_coolin,,_ rack.
Venting
Alter covering a dish xdth plastic wrap, )ou
vent the plastic wrap b) turning back one
COl'lleF so excess steam can
escape.
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