b'hard truth words: June-Ann RussellpowerdownReducing your carbon footprint at home can be as easy as taking a closer look at your appliances and how you use them. When replacing them, choosing the most energy-ef cient models and using them correctly will make a big difference in terms of reducing climate change effects, saving power and water, and saving you money.So, how can you make sure youre using your existingJust because youve turned the oven off doesnt mean appliancesasef cientlyaspossible?Re-readingthe foods stopped cooking. In fact, leaving meat to settle instruction manuals is a good start, says Mark Jones ofmakes it more tender and moist. Applico Appliances.Take cooking a traditional roast, for example. Instead of Its surprising how many people dont! But understandingputting the meat in the pan and arranging the vegies around how your appliances work is essential to getting the fullit, Mark advocates a more energy-ef cient approach. bene ts from them. Put the meat on the wire rack and place the vegetables For instance, why use fancy oven cleaners when mostin their pan underneath to catch the wonderful drippings. instruction booklets offer a cheaper, more eco-friendlyThis will cut cooking time considerably.method.Removethebakingtrayandsoakinwarm, soapy water; turn the oven on high for 20 minutes andThen, theres the laundry. steam the grime for easy removal. People tend to use far more detergent than recommended. Dont overcook food; let meat rest for 10 minutes or so,This creates too many suds, blocks up the machine and Resene says Mark. prevents it from functioning at its best, says Mark.Quarter Spanish White76 |'