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| Term | Definition |
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| Arcing | Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: |
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| • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the |
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| microwave walls. |
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| • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. |
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| • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). |
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| • metal such as |
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| • recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. |
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| Covering | Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking |
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| time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam |
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| Shielding | In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent |
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| thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook |
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| before larger parts. |
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| Standing Time | When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are |
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| allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially |
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| important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not |
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| placed on a cooling rack. |
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| Venting | After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by |
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| turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. |
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