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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:
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Use
pans with flat bottoms, straight sides
and tight-fitting
lids.
l
Match the pan to the surface unit size.
l
Cook
with a minimum of liquid or fat to
help shorten cooking time.
l
Preheat
pans onty 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.
l
Use the more efficient surface units
instead of the oven when possible.
l
Turn on the surface unit only after placing
filled pan on the unit.
l
"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-
WV.
l
Plan
your meats 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.
l
Do
not preheat
when broiling, roasting or
cooking items such as casseroles.
l
Keep
reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
Using
the MEALTIMER"
clock
The MEALTIMER
clock 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 MEALTIMER clock,
make sure the clock Is set to the correct
time of day.
(See "Setting the electronic
clock" on page
10.)
To delay
start
and stop
automatically:
1. Position
the oven rack(s) property and
place
the food in the oven.
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