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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
Cook
with a minimum of liquid or fat to
help shorten cooking time.
. Preheat
pans only when recommended
and for the shortest time possible.
l
Start
food on higher heat settings, then
set surface burner control on low to finish
cooking.
l
Use
the more efficient surface burners
instead of the oven when possible.
l
Turn on
the surface burner only after
placing filled pan on the burner grate.
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.
l
Bake
cakes, pies or cookies when oven is
warm. Best time to bake is right after a
meal has been cooked in oven.
l
Preheat
the oven no longer than neces-
=rY.
l
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.
l
Do not preheat
when roasting or cooking
items such as casseroles.
l
Keep
reflector pans clean for best heat
reflection.
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.
Before using the electronic MEALTIMER
control, make sure the clock Is set to the
correct time of day. (See
"Setting the clock"
on page 13.)
To start
baking/roasting
now
and stop
automatically:
1. Position
the oven rack(s) properly and
put
food in the oven.
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