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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.
3 Match the pan to the surface unit size.
@ Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to
help shorten cooking time.
'@ Preheat pans only when recommended
and for the shortest time possible.
* 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 MEALTIMERTM control will
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.
This section discusses two methods for
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.)
starting baking/roasting
now and stopping
automatically
later, and three methods for
starting and stopping baking/roasting
automatically.
Read this section carefully to
choose which method(s) is best for you.
To start
baking/roasting
now
and stop
automatically
Method
l-Using
Cook
Time:
1. Position
the oven rack(s) properly and
put food in the oven.
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