Microwaves

You can save up to 50 percent of your cooking energy costs by using a microwave oven instead of a conventional oven.

Microwave ovens cook food faster than conventional ovens because the energy goes directly into heating the food, not the oven or utensils.

Food cooks faster when placed at the edge of the rotary tray, as more microwaves can interact with the food there than at the centre. 

Cooking in a microwave oven does not add unwanted heat to your kitchen.

Electric Kettles

Kettles heat water more efficiently than a range-top element or a microwave oven. Choose one with an automatic shut-off button and a heat-resistant handle.

Cleaning your electric kettle regularly with boiling water and vinegar removes mineral deposits inside it that reduce its energy efficiency.

Toaster Ovens

A toaster oven uses much less energy than a conventional oven. It is also faster and more convenient for cooking small quantities of food.

To operate a toaster oven energy efficiently, make sure that air can circulate freely around the appliance.

Electric Frying Pans

An electric frying pan requires less electricity than a range top to cook the same quantity of food.

Stove Elements

Choosing the right pot size for a stove element means using energy most efficiently.

Slow Cooking 

Extending cooking times with a slow cooker not only lets flavours mingle better, but also reduces energy use and chances of scorching.