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Microwave terms.
Arcing
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Definition
Arcing is the microwave te_n fin" sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused b)':
_?_the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in the food.
i_:i}imetal or toil touching the side oI the oven.
fi>il that is not molded to tood (upturned edges act like antennas).
i{_:imetal such as twist-ties, poult_ T pins, gol&fimmed dishes.
_: recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering (_ovex_ hold in moisture, allow fin" more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic
wI'ap oi" c(weFing with wax papeI" allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding In a regular oxen, you shield chicken breasts or baked toods to )rexent oxerbrowning _q_en
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microwaving, you use small strips of toil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on
poultiT, which would cook belore la_ger l)arts.
Standing Time _\q_en _ou cook with regular ovens, fi)ods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish
cooking, or to set. Standing, time is esl)eciallv, iml)ortant in microwax e cooking., Note that a
nlicrowaxed cake is not l)laced on [I cooling, rack.
Venting ,Mter cox ering a dish with plastic wrap, you, xent thel)lasfic wral ) bx, turning, back one corner
so excess steai//C_lil escape.
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