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 foiltouching the sideof the oven.
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foilthat 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 Covershold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or
...... covering with wax paper allows excesssteam to escape.
Shielding In a regular oven,gou shieldchicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving,
............ gou usesmall stripsof foil to shieldthin ports, such as the tips of wings and legson 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 isespeciallg important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved coke isnot
...... placed on a cooling rack.
Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, gou vent the plastic wrap bg turning back one corner soexcess
steam con escape.
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