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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 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 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 | |
| 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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