Whirlpool FES310Y - Manual (Page 16)

USING YOUR RANGE
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:
• Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides
and tight-fitting lids.
• 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.
• Use the more efficient surface units
instead of the oven when possible.
• Turn on the surface unit only after placing
filled pan on the unit.
• “Oven peeking” may cause heat loss,
longer cooking times and unsatisfactory
baking results. Rely on your timer to keep
track of the cooking time.
• Bake cakes, pies or cookies when oven is
warm. Best time is after a meal has been
cooked in it.
• Preheat the oven no longer than neces­
sary.
• 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.
• Do not preheat when broiling, roasting or
cooking items such as casseroles.
• Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
Using the MEALTIMER^^ clock
The MEALTIMER clock is designed to 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 MEALTIMER clock,
make sure the clock is set to the correct
time of day. (See “Setting the electronic
clock” on page 10.)
To delay start and stop automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and
place the food in the oven.
2. Push the Cook Time button. Then turn
the Set Knob to set the cooking time you
want (up to 11 hours, 50 minutes). After
five seconds, only COOK and the cooking
time will show on the display.
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