Term
Definition
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• 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 micro-
wave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by turning back one
corner so excess steam can escape.
Microwave terms.
About the sensor features.
Potato
To use the
Potato
feature:
1
Place the potato in the center of the
microwave.
2
Press
POTATO.
The oven starts immediately.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting
down. If the door is opened before time is
counting down 4 beeps are emitted while the
display will Scroll & Cycle “SENSOR ERROR “ until
CANCEL
is pressed. The sensor cook will be
cancelled as well. If the Door is opened during
the counting down, close it and press
START
immediately.
How to Change the Automatic Settings
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1 after the feature pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9 after the feature pad.
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Potato
