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.
l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and
lMatch the pan to the surface unit size.
lCook 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.
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Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible.
Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit.
“Oven peeking” may cause heat loss, longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results. Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time.
Bake cakes, pies or cookies when oven is warm. Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it.
Preheat the oven no longer than necessary.
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.
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
1.Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven.
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