Manual
Microwave terms.
Term
Arcing
Covering
Shielding
StandingTime
Venting
Definition
Arcing is the microwave tern/fin" spar!<_ in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• metal or toil touching the side of the oven.
• toil that is not molded to tood (upturned edges act like antennas).
• metal such as twist-des, poult_ T pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covei_ hold in inoisture, allow fin" more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or
covering with wax paper allo_vs excess steam to escape.
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked toods to p_event ove>browning. _]_en microwa\'ing,
w)u use small strips of toil to shield thin parts, such as the tips ot wings and legs on poultry, which would
cook belore larger parts.
When you cook with regular ovens, toods 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.
_Mter cove_ing a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess
stean/ C_lll escape.
Careand cleaning of the microwave oven.
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution ot baking soda and water keeps
the inside flesh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor,Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Partson the Door
Some spattex5 can be removed with a paper towel; othex5 may require a damp cloth.
Relnove greasy spatte_ with a sudsy cloth, then i_hlse with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleane_ or shaq) utensils on oven walls.
To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon
closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave oven.
Removable Turntableand TurntableSupportRing
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just alter cooking. _'ash it
careflfllv in wam_, sudsy water or in the dishwasher; The turntable and SUl)port ring can
be broken if dropped. Remember; (1(7not operate the oven without the turntable and
support ring in place.
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