Tips for Energy Conservation - Kitchen
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Keep your refrigerator temperature set at 37-40 degrees and 0-5 degrees for the freezer
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Make sure refrigerator and freezer door seals are airtight.
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Do not place a refrigerator or freezer in direct sunlight or in contact with a hot appliance.
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Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator to help cool the interior.
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Let cooked food partially cool before placing in the refrigerator for storage.
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Too many stored dishes in the refrigerator obstructs air circulation.
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Cover and wrap foods to avoid the release of excess moisture into the refrigerator.
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Use small appliances for small meals.
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Cook one-dish meals as often as possible.
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Use oven to capacity
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Cook more than one meal at a time, for reheating later. Do not preheat oven except for very short baking jobs.
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Use oven more in cold weather.
**Energy Conservation Tips provided by Cinergy PSI and the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration.
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