Microwave Terms - GE PEB1590 Owner's Manual

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Definition
Arcing
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Arcing is die microwave term fin sparks in die oven. Arcing is caused by:
die metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls.
metal or foil touching file side of file oven.
foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
metal such as h,vist-ties, poult_ T pins, gokt-rimmed dishes.
recycled paper towels containing small mere/pieces.
Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow fbr 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, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent ove_9)rowning. When microwaving,
)ou use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would
cook beKne hrger parts.
Stan-_-mmg Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooMng or
to set.
Standing
time is especially important in microwave
cooking.
Note that a I-nicrowuved cake is not
placed on a
cooling
rack.
Venting After cove_ing a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the pl_kstic wrap by turning back one corner so excess
steam can escape.
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