Microwave Terms - GE JVM2052 Owner's Manual

Microwave terms.
Definition
Arcing Arcing isthe microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
the metal rock being installed incorrectlg and touching the microwave walls.
metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
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foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges oct like antennas).
metal such as twist-ties, poultrg pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
recgcled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
the turntable ring support being installed incorrectlg.
Covering 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.
Shielding In a regular oven, gou shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving,
............ gou use small strips of foil to shield thin ports, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultrg, which would
...... cook before larger parts.
Standing Time When gou cook with regular ovens,foods such as roosts or cokes ore allowed to stand to finish cooking
............ or to set. Standing time is especiallg important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved coke is not
...... placed on a cooling rack.
Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, gou vent the plastic wrap bg turning back one corner so excess
steam con escape.
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