Whirlpool FES355Y - Manual (Page 17)

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Energy saving tips
AKhough 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 conserve 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 un'rt 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.
' 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 necessary.
’ 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 electronic clock/oven control
The electronic clock/oven control will turn the
oven on and off at times you set... even when
you are not around.
Automatic baking/roasting is ideal for foods
which do not require a preheated oven, such as
meats and casseroles. Do not use the auto­
matic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc....
undercooking will result.
To start baking/roasting now
and stop automatically
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put
food in the oven.
Make sure the clock is set to the correct
time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on
page 11.)
Push the Cook Time button. OVEN. TIME and
HR will come on. ON will not come on until the
time of day that oven is to be turned on is
reached. If you start baking/roasting immedi­
ately, ON will come on.
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