Get our best energy-saving tips for using built-in ovens
Whether it's due to rising energy prices or simply a desire to reduce your family's energy consumption, there are several things you can do in your home.
In this article, we will guide you through energy-saving tips when using your built-in oven.
Cooking Processes:
- Remove all accessories that are not needed for the cooking process from the oven.
- Generally, choose the lowest temperature indicated in the recipe or cooking chart and check the food after the shortest specified time.
- Preheat the oven only when necessary, according to the recipe or cooking chart.
- Avoid opening the oven door during cooking, if possible.
- Preferably use matte, dark baking pans and dishes made of non-reflective materials (enamelled steel, heat-resistant glass, surface-treated aluminium/cast iron). Shiny materials like stainless steel or aluminium reflect heat, making it more difficult for the heat to reach the food. Do not place heat-reflecting aluminium foil on the bottom of the oven or on the rack.
- Monitor the cooking time to avoid energy waste when cooking food. Set a cooking time or use a meat thermometer if available.
- When preparing grilled dishes, whenever possible, use the Grill with Ventilation mode. Grilling is done at lower temperatures compared to other grill heating modes with the maximum temperature setting.
- If possible, cook multiple dishes at the same time. Place them next to each other or on different racks.
- Whenever feasible, cook dishes that cannot be cooked simultaneously right after each other to make the best use of the oven's heat.