Energy Saving Tips - GE JHP60G Use And Care Manual

Energy Saving Tips
Microwave Cooking
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Use proper power level as
recommended and DO NOT
OVERCOOK.
.
DO not
operate the oven while
empty. If by accident the oven
should run empty a minute or two,
no harm is done. However, try to
avoid operating the oven empty at
all times—saves energy and also
ensures good long term life of oven.
Surface Cooking
. Use
cooking utensils of medium
weight aluminum, tight-fitting
covers, and flat bottoms which
completely cover the heated portion
of the surface unit.
e Cook fresh vegetables with
a minimum amount of water in a
covered pan.
o Watch foods when bringing
them quickly to cooking tempera-
tures at HIGH heat. When food
reaches cooking temperature,
reduce heat immediately to lowest
setting that will keep it cooking.
e lJse residual heat with sutface
cooking whenever possible. For
example, when cooking eggs in the
shell bring water to boil, then turn
to OFF position to complete the
cooking.
Always turn surface unit OFF
before removing utensil.
lJse correct heat for cooking
task. . . high heats to start cooking
(if time allows, do not use HIGH
heat to start), medium high—quick
brownings, medium—slow frying,
low—finish cooking most quanti-
ties, simmer—double boiler heat,
finish cooking, and special for
small quantities.
When boiling water for tea
or coffee, heat only the amount
needed. It is not economical to boil
a container full of water for only
one or two cups.
Conventional
Oven Cooking
Preheat the oven only when
necessary. Most foods will cook
satisfactorily without preheating. If
you find preheating is necessary,
keep an eye on the indicator light,
and put food in the oven promptly
after the light goes out.
Always turn oven OFF before
removing food.
During baking, avoid frequent
door openings. Keep door open as
short a time as possible when it is
opened.
For self-cleaning oven, be sure
to wipe up excess spillage before
self-cleaning operation.
Cook complete oven meals
instead of just one food item.
Potatoes, other vegetables, and
some desserts will cook together
with a main-dish casserole, meat
loaf, chicken or roast. Choose
foods that cook at the same tem-
perature in approximately the same
time.
LJseresidual heat in oven when-
ever possible to finish cooking cas-
seroles, oven meals, etc. Also add
rolls or precooked dessetis to warm
oven, using residual heat to warm
them.