Manual

Microwave terms.
Term Definition
Arcing Arcing is the microwave telin for sparLs in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• foil that is not molded to tood (upturned edges act like antennas).
• metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering Cox'ex_ hold in moisture, allow fin" more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap
or covedng with wax paper allo_vs excess steam to escape.
Shielding In a regular, oxen, you shield chicken breasts or baked toods to I)rex ent oxe>browning,. _q_en
microwaving, you use small strips ot foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips ot wings and legs
on poult_> which would cook betore larger parts.
Standing _tne When you cook with regular ovens, fi_ods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking
or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake
is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting _Mter covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so
excess stealll C_lll escape.
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