Fisher & Paykel OR90SPG6 User Manual page 77

Reducing the environmental impact - Electric
Reducing energy consumption will reduce the impact of cooking on the environment. The
following tips can help you to reduce your energy consumption:
Do not preheat the oven too early. Aim to have the oven hot at the same time as the
food is ready to be placed in it.
Maximise the use of your preheated oven – cook or bake in batches.
Minimise the number of times you open the oven door during cooking (to
reduce heat loss).
Cook multiple dishes at the same time.
Use the residual heat in the oven to finish the cooking process (turn the oven off a few
minutes before the cooking time is up).
Use ceramic or glass cooking dishes which may reduce the cooking time or allow you to
reduce the oven temperature.
Use fan functions wherever possible. These functions may allow you to reduce cooking
times and/or temperatures. Fan forced functions will allow you to bake on multiple
shelves at the same time.
Replace oven seals if they become damaged. A damaged seal will decrease the
efficiency of your oven.
Cutting food into smaller pieces will reduce cooking time.
Do not use the oven to defrost food.
Reducing the environmental impact - Gas
Reducing energy consumption will reduce the impact of cooking on the environment.
The following tips can help you to reduce your energy consumption:
Thawing frozen food in the refrigerator first
Using a moderate setting to conserve gas
Having your burners adjusted by a qualified technician if the flame is yellow
Ensuring burner parts are clean and dry, as clogged ports will reduce efficiency.
Using the correct sized pot
Adjusting the flame correctly - the flame should not extend beyond the edge of the pot
Using a pressure cooker
Cutting food into smaller pieces - this will reduce cooking time
Use a steamer or a pan with a divider to cook different vegetables at the same time
Using a cover when boiling water to reduct the time it takes to get to the boil
Simmering liquid cooked foods instead of boiling vigorously
Keeping pot lids on to reduce heat loss
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