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 effiiiently. 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 grease 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 to bake is right after a
meal has been cooked in the oven.
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Preheat
the oven no longer than neces-
sary.
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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 is designed
to 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
delayed time cooking 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 12.)
To start baking/roasting now
and stop automatically:
1. Position
the oven rack(s) properly and
put
food in the oven.
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