Microwave Terms - GE PEB7226 Serie Manual Del Proprietário

Microwa ve terms.
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Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
• Hetal 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 ar covering with wax
paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts
ar baked foods ta prevent over-browning.
When microwaving, you use small strips of foil
to shield thin parts, such us the tips of wings
and legs on poultry, which would cook before
larger parts.
Standing
Time
When yau cook with regular ovens, foods such Standing time is especially important in
as roosts 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 rock.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you
vent the plastic wrap by turning back one
corner so excess steam con escape.
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