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Microwave terms.
Term | Definition |
Arcing | Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: |
| ■ the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in the food. |
| ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. |
| ■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). |
| ■ metal such as |
| ■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. |
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Covering | Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic |
| wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape. |
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Shielding | In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent overbrowning. When |
| microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on |
| poultry, which would cook before larger parts. |
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Standing Time | When you cook with regular ovens, foods 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. |
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Venting | After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner |
| so excess steam can escape. |
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