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ENERGY GUIDELINES (GB IE ONLY)
Reduing the environmental impact - Electric
Reducing energy consumption will reduce the impact of cooking on the environment. The
following tips can help you to reduce your energy consumption:
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Do not preheat the oven too early. Aim to have the oven hot at the same time as the
food is ready to be placed in it.
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Maximise the use of your preheated oven – cook or bake in batches.
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Minimise the number of times you open the oven door during cooking (to
reduce heat loss).
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Cook multiple dishes at the same time.
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Use the residual heat in the oven to finish the cooking process (turn the oven off a few
minutes before the cooking time is up).
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Use ceramic or glass cooking dishes which may reduce the cooking time or allow you to
reduce the oven temperature.
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Use fan functions wherever possible. These functions may allow you to reduce cooking
times and/or temperatures. Fan forced functions will allow you to bake on multiple
shelves at the same time.
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Replace oven seals if they become damaged. A damaged seal will decrease the
efficiency of your oven.
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Cutting food into smaller pieces will reduce cooking time.
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Do not use the oven to defrost food.
Reducing the environmental impact - Gas
Reducing energy consumption will reduce the impact of cooking on the environment.
The following tips can help you to reduce your energy consumption:
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Thawing frozen food in the refrigerator first
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Using a moderate setting to conserve gas
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Having your burners adjusted by a qualified technician if the flame is yellow
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Ensuring burner parts are clean and dry, as clogged ports will reduce efficiency.
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Using the correct sized pot
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Adjusting the flame correctly - the flame should not extend beyond the edge of the pot
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Using a pressure cooker
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Cutting food into smaller pieces - this will reduce cooking time
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Use a steamer or a pan with a divider to cook different vegetables at the same time
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Using a cover when boiling water to reduct the time it takes to get to the boil
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Simmering liquid cooked foods instead of boiling vigorously
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Keeping pot lids on to reduce heat loss
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