Microwave terms, Term Definition Arcing, Covering | GE pvm1870

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Term	Definition

Arcing	Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
	caused by:
	■ the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching
	the microwave walls.
	■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
	■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like
	antennas).
	■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
	■ 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.

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.

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GE pvm1870 owner manual Microwave terms, Term Definition Arcing, Covering, Shielding, Venting

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Spacemaker Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial # Troubleshooting Tips Operating Safety Consumer Support Arcing Superheated Water MICROWAVE-SAFE Cookware Follow these guidelines Grounding Instructions Vent FAN About optional kits Filler Panel Kits JX52WH White JX52BL Black About the features of your Microwave oven Time and Auto Features Sensor FeaturesPress Enter Press Enter Option About changing Power level Press Time Cook About the time featuresTime Cook Cooking Guide for Time Cook I and Time Cook Mixed Vegetables Time Defrost Defrosting Tips Defrosting Guide Express Cook Add 30 Seconds Lb. Quick Defrost About the auto featuresAuto Defrost About the sensor features What happens when using the Sensor FeaturesHumidity Sensor Beverage How to Use the Popcorn Feature PopcornTo add time To subtract time How to Use the Reheat feature How to Change the Automatic SettingsReheat Reheat pad Sensor Cooking Fish and Chicken Pieces on some models Other features your Model may have CustomHelp Cooking Complete Reminder Timer Start/Pause Child Lock-Out Turntable Vent FanAutomatic Fan Surface Light Options Shelf To reheat on 3 levels on some models Shelf and ReheatingTo reheat on 2 levels To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level Microwave terms Term Definition ArcingCovering Shielding Care and cleaning How to Clean the InsideHelpful Hints Part of this oven Care and cleaning of the microwave oven How to Clean the Outside Supplier Replacing the light bulbsCooktop Light/Night Light Oven Light To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it About the exhaust featureRemoving and Cleaning the Filter To Remove Charcoal Filter To Install Charcoal FilterCharcoal Filter on some models Before you call for service… Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven DTPEN-EN350A4502P648.qxd 8/28/2007 923 AM For Canadian Customers Pour les consommateurs canadiens GE Microwave Oven Warranty Mabe Will ReplaceWhat Mabe Will Not Cover Operating Instructions Service Contracts Consumer Support