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 Preheat only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.
l “Oven peeking” may cause heat loss, longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results. Rely on your timer.
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Bake cakes, pies or cookies when oven is warm. Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it.
“Oven peeking” may cause heat loss, longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results. Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time.
Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the oven. 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 MEALTIMEKTM controI1
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 the delayed time cycle for cakes, cookies, etc. .. . undercooking will result.
Before using the electronic MEALTIMER control, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 9.)
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and | stop | automatically |
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1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and |
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put food in the oven. |
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2. Push the Cook Time pad. SET, | COOK, | TIME OPTIONS | ||
TIME and HR will flash. |
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