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Major Electrical Appliances Usage Tips
Cooking
Use your microwave oven in place of your range oven whenever possible.When you have to use your oven, cook more than one item at a time.Use flat-bottom pans for best contact with the heat, with tight-fitting lids to keep the steam in the pan.Clean or replace your air conditioner filter monthly so your A/C runs efficiently.Use smaller amounts of water for cooking; use the lowest possible heat to maintain boiling or steaming.Preheat oven only 5 to 8 minutes when baking; do not preheat oven for broiling or roasting.Self-cleaning ovens have thicker insulation and will retain heat, making these models more energy-efficient than regular ovens.Use the self-cleaning feature on your oven only when absolutely needed.Pressure cookers use much less energy than ordinary pots and pans.Use small cooking appliances (electric fry pans, toaster ovens, etc.) whenever possible.Refrigeration / Freezing
Keep your refrigerator temperature at 38 degree Fahrenheit.Freezer temperature should be maintained at 10 degree Fahrenheit.Defrost your freezer when ice or frost buildup is 1/4" or thicker.Check your refrigerator/freezer door gasket periodically for signs of deterioration.Vacuum or brush the cooling coils (in back) at least every six months.Allow hot food to cool for no longer than a half hour before placing in refrigerator.
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