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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:
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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 with 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.
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“Oven peeking” may cause heat loss, longer
cooking times, and unsatisfactory baking
results. Rely on your timer to keep track of the
cooking time.
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Bake cakes, pies, or cookies when oven is
warm. Best time to bake is right after a meal
has been cooked in the oven.
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Preheat the oven no longer than necessary.
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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 it also.
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Do not preheat when broiling, roasting, or
cooking items such as casseroles.
Using the electronic MEALTIMER” control
The electronic MEALTIMER control is designed
to 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.
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.
Before using the electronic MEALTIMER
control, make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on
page 12.)
To start baking/roasting now
and stop automatically
Method l-Using Cook Time:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put
food in the oven.
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