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CONSERVING
ENERGY
1.Choosemediumweight metalcookware with flat bottoms,straight sidesand fitted covers.
2.Thesizeofthepanshould completely c over theheated portion ofyoursurface element. Ongas
ranges,adjustyourflameto pansize.
3. Preheat pansonlywhenrecommended andthensaveenergy by using the panimmediately.
4. Usethe leastamount of liquidsorfatsto shorten cooking timeand retainthemostvitamins
andminerals.
5. Startfoods onhigher heatthenturnthemdownoroffduring theremainder ofthecooking time.
6. Properly usedcooktop elements orburners aremoreefficient t hanyouroven- usethemwhen
applicable.
7. Heatthepan- nottheairT Alwaysplacetheutensil o nsurface element o rburner gratebefore
turning it onandturnit off.Useresidual h eatfromthepanto finishcooking before removing
pan.
8. Useonlyrefrigerated or roomtemperature foodswhencooking. T hawfrozenfoodsbefore
cooking.
9.During cooking orbaking, a void frequent d ooropenings o rlidlifting, a sitresults inlossofheat
andunsatisfactory r esults.
10.Cookmorethanoneitemtogether - potatoes, v egetables, etc.canbecooked withthemain
dish.
11.Doyourbakingdirectlyafter an ovenmealto avoidreheating the oven.
12.Whenever p ossible usecoverswhilecooking to retainheat.
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