Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usualty a
very small percentage of the total energy used in
the home, cooking energy can be used effiiently.
Here are some tips to help you conserve energy
when using your cooking product.
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Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and
tight-fitting lids.
. Match the pan to the surface unit size.
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Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help
shorten cixking 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 bw or off to finish
cooking. Use retained heat for axking when
possible.
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Use the more efficient surface units instead of
the oven when possible.
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Turn on me surface unit only after placing filled
pan on the unit.
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Qven peeking’ may cause heat bss, longer
codcing 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.
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Preheat the oven no bnger 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.
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Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
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