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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 save energy when using your
cooking product:
l
Use
pans with flat bottoms, straight sides,
and tight-fitting lids.
. Match
the pan to the surface unit size.
l
Cook
with
a
minimum of liquid or fat to
help shorten cooking time.
l
Preheat
pans only when recommended
and for the shortest time possible.
l
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.
l Use the more efficient surface units
instead of the oven when possible.
l
Turn on
the surface unit only after placing
filled pan on the unit.
l
“Oven peeking”
may cause heat loss,
longer cooking times, and unsatisfactory
baking results. Rely on your timer to keep
track of the cooking time.
l
Bake
cakes, pies, or cookies when oven is
warm. Best time to bake is right after a
meal has been cooked in oven.
l
Preheat
the oven no longer than neces-
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l
Plan
your meals for the most efficient use
of the range. When using the oven to cook
one food, try to cook the rest of the meal in
il also.
l
Do not preheat
when broiling, roasting, or
cooking items such as casseroles.
Using the electronic MEALTIMER” control
The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn
the oven on and off at times you set, even
when you are not around.
Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for
foods which do not require a preheated
oven, such as meats and casseroles.
Do
not use delayed time cooking for cakes,
cookies, etc. -they will not rise properly.
Before uslng the electronic MEALTIMER
control, make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day. (See
“Setting the
clock” on page 13.)
This section discusses two methods for
starting baking/roasting now and stopping
automatically later, and three methods for
starting and stopping baking/roasting
automatically. Read this section carefully to
choose which method(s) is best for you.
To start baking/roasting now
and stop automatically:
Method l-Using Cook Time:
1. Prepare oven.
Position the oven rack(s) properly and
put fxxd in the oven. For correct rack
placement, see “Positioning racks and
pans” on page 10.
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