13HELPFUL INFORMATIONTerm DefinitionArcing 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 wrapor 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. Whenmicrowaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs onpoultry, 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 finishcooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that amicrowaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner soexcess steam can escape.Microwave TermsHow to Clean the InsideWalls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal andPlastic Parts on the DoorSome spatters can be removed with apaper towel; others may require a dampcloth. Remove greasy spatters with asudsy cloth, then rinse with a dampcloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners orsharp utensils on oven walls. To cleanthe surface of the door and the surfaceof the oven that come together uponclosing, use only mild, nonabrasive soapsor detergents using a sponge or softcloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.Never use a commercial oven cleaneron any part of your microwave.Removable Turntable andTurntable SupportTo prevent breakage, do not place theturntable into water just after cooking.Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy wateror in the dishwasher. The turntable andsupport can be broken if dropped.Remember, do not operate the ovenwithout the turntable and supportin place .Helpful HintsAn occasional thorough wiping witha solution of baking soda and waterkeeps the inside fresh.UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE CLEANINGANY PART OF THIS OVEN.Care and Cleaning