Microwave Terms - GE JES1146 Owner's Manual

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Microwave terms.
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Arcing
" A_cing is the micIowave term for sparks in the oven, Arcing is
caused by:
: ' _7_metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
_': foil that is not molded to [6od (upturned edges act like
antellnas).
" 71{metal such _ twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes,
Covering ....
_171! recycled paper towels containing smal! meta! pieces.
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce
cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or' covm'ing with wax paper
allows excess steam to escape,
In a regallar oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to
prevent overbromling,_ When microwaving, you use small strips
of foit to shield thin parts, such as the tips of_dngs and legs on
poultry, which would cook before larger parts_,
Standing Time
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts Orrcakes
are allowed to stand to finish cooldng or to set. Standing time is
especially important in microwave cooldng. Note that a
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic map, you vent the plastic wrap by
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back one corner so excess steam can escape,,
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