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Microwave terms.
Term
Arcing
Covering
Shielding
Standingtime
Venting
Definition
Arcing is the inicrowave telin fl)r sparLs in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• fifil that is not molded to fl_od (upturned edges act like antennas).
• metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covei_ hold in moisture, 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 prevent ove_q)rowning. _._]_en microwaving,
w)u use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would
cook befln'e 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.
_MteI"covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess
stealI/ C_III escape.
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