Whirlpool SB160PED - Manual (Page 19)

USING YOUR OVEN
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.
• Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to
help shorten cooking time.
• Preheat oven 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 to keep
track of the cooking time.
• Bake cakes, pies, or cookies when oven is
warm. Best time to bake is right after a
meal has been cooked in the oven.
• 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 roasting or cooking
items such as casseroles.
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