Microwave 7?rms
Term Definition
Arcing \rcin_ is Ill(' microwave term R_r sparks in time oven. Arciug is
catlsed t)_ :
• the metal shell being installed iucorrectlv and touchiug tile
lmticrowave wails.
• metal or Rill touching time side of the o\en.
• oil that is not tu,olded to/bed (tq)ttlrned edges act like
altteltDas
• metal such as twist ties. poultl T t)ius, gold-rimmed dishes.
• F(+(vcled paper towels comainil_,g small metal pieces.
Covering (:overs hold iu lmlOiS|llF(+, allow t()F l/more e_ett heatil/g au, d )'edIIce
cooking, mime. Veltliltg plastic \vYa t) Or co_eriug witlm \vax paper
allows ex(ess steal/m to es(al)e.
Shielding In a r_ uular o\(qL _ou shield (hicken breasts or baked leeds to
tn'(',,cm ()',clqn'()wldug +.VVhelt lm/icFowavittg +, }'Oil rise small strips el
Rill to shicM thin ])arts, su(h as time tips el Wiltg+s alto ]Cg+s()It
t)Oll]tF_.. \vhich WOtlld cook beJ()Fe larger parts.
Standingrime Wh_'u veto| cook with regulm" OVelJ,S, R)ods such as roasts or cakes are
allowed to Slaltd to/iuish cooking or to set. Standing time is
''1 ,eciallv itmtt)oFlaltl ill microwaxe cooking. Note tlmal a microw_wed
cake is uo_ placed on a cooling rack.
Venting \lier (overin_ a dish witlm plastic _rl_t)), _'()tl \eut the plastic wya t) bv
unqun_ back one coni, er so excess steam can escape.
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