GE PEB7226 Microwave terms, Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting, rimmed dishes

Microwave terms. GEAppliances.com

Arcing

Covering

Shielding

Standing Time

Venting

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oven. Arcing is caused by:	rimmed dishes.
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‡)RLOWKDWLVQRWPROGHGWRIRRGXSWXUQHG	metal pieces.
edges act like antennas).

Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even	Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax
heating and reduce cooking time.	paper allows excess steam to escape.

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.

When you cook with regular ovens, foods such	Standing time is especially important in
as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to	microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved
finish cooking or to set.	cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

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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