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Energy saving tips
Although the energy used for cooking is usually a
very small percentage of the total energy used in
the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently.
Here are some tips to help you conserve energy
when using your cooking product.
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Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and
tight-fitting lids.
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Match the pan to the surface unit size.
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Cook wfth a minimum of liquid or fat to help
shorten cooking time.
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Preheat pans only when recommended and for
the shortest time possible.
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Start food on higher heat settings, then set
surface unit control on low or off to finish
cooking. Use retained heat for cooking when
possible.
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Use the more efficient surface units instead of
the oven when possible.
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Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled
pan on the unit.
. ‘Oven peeking’ may cause heat bss, longer
cooking times and unsatisfactory baking
results. Rely on your timer.
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Bake cakes, pies or cookies when oven is
warm. Best time is after a meal has been
caked in it.
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Preheat the oven no bnger than necessary.
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Plan your meals for the most effiient use of the
range. When using the oven to cook one food,
try to cook the rest of the meal in lt also.
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Do not preheat when broiling, roasting or
cooking items such as casseroles.
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Keep reflector howls clean for best heat
ref lectbn.
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