Microwave terms.

Arcing

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in
the oven. Arcing is caused by:
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edges act like antennas).
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gold-rimmed dishes.
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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.

Shielding

In a regular oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-
browning. 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.

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.
About other features.
Shelf and Reheating
To reheat on 2 levels
or
To reheat 2 dishes on the lower
level:
1. Multiply reheat time by 11
/2.
2. Switch places after 1/2 the
time.
To reheat on 3 levels
(on some models)
1. Double the reheating time.
2. Switch places twice and give
the dishes a 1/2 turn during
reheating. (Place dense foods,
or those that require a longer
cook time, on the upper shelf
first.)

Switch places after 1/2 time.

Switch places after 1/2 time.

Switch places twice

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