Whirlpool RB262PXA - Manual (Page 15)

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.
• Preheat only when recommended and for
the shortest time possible.
• “Oven peeking” may cause heat loss,
longer cooking times and unsatisfactory
baking results. Rely on your timer.
' Bake cakes, pies or cookies when oven is
warm. Best time is after a meal has been
cooked in it.
' “Oven peeking” may cause heat loss,
longer cooking times and unsatisfactory
baking results. Rely on your timer to keep
track of the cooking time.
Plan your meals for the most efficient use
of the oven. 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.
Using the electronic MEALTIMER^'^ control
The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn
the oven on and off at times you s e t . . . 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 the delayed time cycle for cakes,
cookies, etc.... undercooking wiil resuit.
Before using the electronic MEALTIMER
control, make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.
(See “Setting the clock”
on page 9.)
To start baking/roasting now
and stop automatically
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and
put food in the oven.
2. Push the Cook Time pad. SET, COOK,
TIME and HR will flash.
TIME OPTIONS
COOK
TIME
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