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07.12.2015
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Energy efficiency manager Celpe gives tips on how to properly use the microwave to reduce energy consumption (Photo: Free Images)
So practical, the microwave oven has become almost obligatory item in the kitchens of Brazilian homes. This appliance helps us in time to prepare quick meals or heating food for the next meal, and despite the high power (2000W) is not, fortunately, one of the villains of energy consumption. This is because the device usage time during the day is very small compared to other appliances, like the refrigerator. But even then, can you acquire some habits for efficient consumption of your device and save even more at the end of the month.
First of all, be careful when buying. Only purchase equipment with the Procel Energy Saving, which aims to guide the consumer upon purchase of appliances - always indicating the products with the best energy efficiency levels in each category.
Some habits on a daily basis can also help in the correct use of your microwave. The first Question respect to defrost food or unnecessary heating meals. "The ideal is to plan defrosting food or simple meals without heating rely on the microwave. Allow to thaw at room temperature or lower the freezer to the fridge the night before, for example, "explains energy efficiency engineer Celpe (Energy Company of Pernambuco) Thiago Figueiredo.
Another important tip is related to what we call "ghost consumption", that minimum energy consuming appliances when not being used by some devices. That this digital clock in most microwave is an example of ghost consumption. "In a longer period of time can lead to an increase in energy. On a daily basis, it is a small but if we think of a large-scale consumer consumption at national level, we could a reduction of energy which would relieve the energy matrix of the country. The trick then is to unplug when not in use mainly in travel, "says Figueiredo.
It costs also remember the care that we have to clean any appliance, always off the outlet. And how clean the microwave is more peculiar, since we must remove the tray from the equipment and remove the inner leftovers, care must be redoubled.
Source: Cooking Time
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