Whirlpool FEP350Y - Manual (Page 16)

U S I N G Y O U R R A N G E
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 pteeking”
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.
• 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 arourtd.
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.
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 in the display.
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