Arcing

Covering

Shielding

Standing Time

Venting

Microwave Terms

 

Countertop Microwave Oven

 

 

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the

• Metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-

oven. Arcing is caused by:

rimmed dishes.

• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

• Recycled paper towels containing small metal

• Foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges

pieces.

 

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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ZEM115 specifications

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