Energy Saving Tips; Using The Electronic Mealtimer - Whirlpool RF385PXY5 Use And Care Manual

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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pans with flat bottoms, straight sides,
and tight-fifing lids.
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Match
the pan to the surface unft size.
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Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat 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 oven.
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Preheat
the oven no longer than neces-
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Plan
your meals for the most effiiient 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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