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