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Energy saving tips
Afthough 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 is after a meal has been
cooked in it.
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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 will turn the
oven on and off at times you set . . . even when
you are not around.
Timed baking/roasting is ideal for foods which
do not require a preheated oven, such as meats
and casseroles. Do not use the timed cycle for
cakes, cookies, etc. . . . undercooking will
result.
This section discusses two methods of starting
bakingroasting now and stopping automatically
later, and three methods of starting and stopping
baking/roasting automatically. Read this section
carefully to choose the best method(s) 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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