GE SpacemakerXL JVM1410 Owner's Manual page 32

Microwave Terms
Arcing is the microwave t_rm tbr sparks in the oven+ Arcing is
caused b):
" the metal shelf being installed incorre(ll} and touching the
microwave walls.
" metal or foil touching tile side of tile oven.
" foil that is not molded to [;aod (upturned edges act like
_l/l[eII/l_lS) ,
• metal such as twist ties, poultr_ pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
Standin_Time
• re(?(kd paper towels (()ntaining small metal t)ie(es+
(;overs hold in moisture, allow lot more ew_n heating and re(time
cooking time. Venting plasti( wrap or (overing with wax paper
allows ex(ess steam t() escape.
In a regldar ow:n, )ou shield chicken breasts or baked loods to
prevent or( r-browning. _\Tmn microwaving, you use small strips of
tbil to shield thin parts, su(h as the tips of wings and leg_ on
poultr), which would cook belore larger parts.
When you cook witll r_ gular ovens, [oods su(h as roasts or cakes are
allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is
especiall? important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved
(ake is not placed on a (ooling rack.
Af)er covering a dish with plastic wrap, yoLt vent the plastic wrap by
turning back one corner so excess steam can es(ape.
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