Energy saving tips
Although the energy used for onoking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used effiiiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product:
lUse pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and
l Co&withaminimumofliquidorfatto help shorten t2iding time.
lPreheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possibb.
lStart food on higher heat settings, then set surface burner control on bw to finish cooking.
lUsa the more efficient surface burners instead of the oven when possible.
The oven vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located under the backguard. The vent is naeded for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Pour baking/roasting will result.
NOTE: Never store plastics, paper or other items that could mett or bum near the oven vent, or any of the surface bumers.
Bum Hazard
When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles left near the oven vent could bacomehotenoughtobumtheuser
and to melt plastics. Use potholders to move pans.
lTurn on the surface burner only after placing filled pan on the burner grate.
l ‘Oven peeking” may cause heat kss, longer cooking times ad unsatisfactory baking results. Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time.
lBalm cakes, pies or cookies when oven is warm. Best time to bake is right after a meal has been woked in the oven.
lPreheat the ov8n no bnger than neces-
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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 il also.
l Do not preheat when broiling, roasting or cooking items such as casseroles.
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