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2. Towngas & LPG appliances
General Cooking Hints
These apply equally to cooking with electricity
* A pressure cooker saves up to 2/3 cooking time, saves energy, and preserves the goodness in your food.
* A slow-cook pot also uses a great deal less energy.
* Use cooking utensils that conduct heat well.
* Boil only as much water as you need.
* Use the right size of rice cooker for your family - an oversized cooker wastes energy.
* Always use the lids on pans to trap heat; this saves a lot of energy.
* Once your food has boiled, reduce it to a simmer.
* Use pans, etc., which completely cover the sources of heat from your stove.
* Turn your oven or ring off before you have finished cooking, and let the residual heat gently finish the job.
* Do not spend too long pre-heating your oven: 10 minutes is usually enough.
* Cook several dishes in one session when using the oven; foods requiring the highest temperature first.
* Do not cook too far ahead of meal time - reheating/ keeping food warm simply wastes energy.
* Defrost frozen foods before cooking them.
* Use efficient appliances like a toaster oven for cooking and baking in small quantities.
* Check your oven door seal for heat leakage, and replace it if necessary.
* Keep your oven clean for maximum cooking efficiency.
Gas Hotplate/Cooker/Oven
* Choose a cooker/oven of a suitable size for your family's needs, and consider using it in conjunction with a microwave oven.
* A multi-jet cooker/oven offers you more versatility, and can minimise wastage.
* Adjust the flame to fit the bottom of your pan. Gas flames going up the side of a pan are a waste, can be dangerous, and do not increase cooking efficiency.
* Use the simmer burner rather than the oven to reheat casseroles and other food.
* Steaming and stir-frying is an energy-efficient way of cooking.
* Use your grill to its full capacity, rather than cooking one item at a time.
* Keep you cooking appliances clean and well maintained, and have them inspected from time to time.
Water Heater
* Take a shower instead of a bath. You'll save about 50% in heating costs.
* A low-flow shower head also saves water and heating energy.
* Don't leave hot water running when shaving, rinsing dishes, etc., and use cold water where hot water is not absolutely necessary.
* When not using your water heater, switch off the pilot light.
* Have your water heater inspected from time to time to ensure its efficiency and safety.
3. Water
Water is a precious commodity in
* Don't draw off more water than you need for any given purpose.
* Take a shower instead of bath.
* Turn off the tap whilst brushing your teeth.
* Be economical with your washing machine or dishwasher - don't use it until it is fully loaded.
* Make sure there are no leaks in your toilet flushing system.
* If you have a dripping tap, please get it fixed - it can waste up to 70 litres of water every 24 hours.
* Avoid rinsing hands, clothes, vegetables etc. under a running tap - use a bowl.
* Re-use shower/bath water to wash the floors or water your plants.
( Source: http://www.epd.gov.hk )
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