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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:
•Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides,
and tight-fitting lids.
•Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to
help shorten cooking time.
•Preheat your pots and pans only when
recommended and for the shortest time
possible.
•Start food on higher heat settings, then
set surface burner control on low to finish
cooking.
•Turn on the surface burner only after
placing filled pan on the burner grate.
•
Plan your meals for the most efficient use
of the cooktop.
•Start with hot water. This reduces the
time the control is set on high. Reduce
heat setting to lowest position needed to
keep water boiling.

USING YOUR COOKTOP