Term DefinitionArcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:PHWDORUIRLOWRXFKLQJWKHVLGHRIWKHRYHQIRLOWKDWLVQRWPROGHGWRIRRG XSWXUQHGHGJHVDFWOLNHDQWHQQDV PHWDOVXFKDVWZLVWWLHVSRXOWU\SLQVJROGULPPHGGLVKHVUHF\FOHGSDSHUWRZHOVFRQWDLQLQJVPDOOPHWDOSLHFHVCovering 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, suchas 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 tostand 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 onecorner so excess steam can escape.Microwave terms.About the convenience features.BeverageUse the Beverage feature to heat variousamounts of liquids measured in ounces: Placethe liquid into the microwave oven.4 oz. 1/2 cup8 oz. 1 cup12 oz. 1-1/2 cups16 oz. 2 cupls1 Press the Beverage button up to four times tochoose the correct selection.Press once for a 4 ounce beverage.Press twice for a 8 ounce beverage.Press three times for a 12 ounce beverage.Press four times for a 16 ounce beverage.2 Press START.Cooking will start when the countdownbegins in the display.BeveragePotatoTo use the Potato feature:Place the potato(es) into the oven.1 Press the Potato button up to four times tochoose the correct selection.Press once for 1 item.Press twice for 2 items.Press three times for 3 items.Press four times for 4 items.2 Press START.Cooking will start when the countdownbegins in the display.NOTE: Do not use this feature twice insuccession on the same food portion. It mayresult in severely overcooked or burnt food.Potato16