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Microwave terms.
Term
Arcing
Covering
Shielding
StandingTime
Venting
Definition
Arcing is the microwave tem_ fin" sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• metal or fifil touching the side of the oven,
• fifil that is not molded to fi)od (Ul)turned edges act like antennas),
• metal such as twist-ties, poultxT i)ins , gold-rimmed dishes,
• recycled paper rowels containing small metal pieces,
Covex_ hold in moisture, allow fin" more even heating and reduce cooking time, Venting plastic wrap or
cove_ing with wax paper allo_vs excess steam to escape,
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked fi)ods to prevent ovelq)rowning. _4]/ell inicrowaving,
w)u use small st_ips of fifil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would
cook befiwe larger parts.
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.
_Mfer covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap b)' turning back one corner so excess
stealll can escape.
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