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Term | Definition |
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Arcing | Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is | |
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| ■ the metal shelf not installed correctly so that it touches | |
| the microwave wall. |
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| ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. | |
| ■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like | |
| antennas). |
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| ■ metal such as | |
| ■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. | |
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 | |
| of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on | |
| poultry, which would cook before larger parts. | |
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. | |
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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