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USE & MAINTENANCE
ECOLOGY AND SAFETY
Sustainable development is development that allows the present generation to
satisfy its needs without compromising the ability of future generations to satisfy
theirs.
Stosa kitchens are made using the most advanced technologies to reduce the
environmental impact of materials and processes and to ensure maximum safety.
At home, you can do a lot to limit your own impact on the environment and avoid
unnecessary risk to yourself and your children.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
When purchasing domestic appliances, choose ones with high energy efficiency
(e.g. class A). You may spend a bit more initially compared to a low-efficiency
alternative, but in the long term you will save by spending less on energy. Avoid
opening fridge and freezer doors frequently. If doors are opened too often, the
motor functions continuously, frost builds up and the temperature of the food
inside rises. If a lot of frost forms inside the fridge or freezer, defrost it, because a
thick layer of frost causes the appliance to consume more energy.
- Always make sure that fridge and freezer doors are properly closed.
- Do not over-fill the fridge or freezer. This can prevent adequate cooling and
cause increased energy consumption.
- Avoid placing hot foods in the fridge or freezer. This causes needless energy
consumption and can also spoil the products preserved inside.
- When boiling water in a saucepan, always cover the pan with a lid. The water will
boil faster and you will use less energy.
- If a recipe requires a long cooking time, use a pressure cooker to reduce cooking
time and save energy.
- Make sure that gas hobs are correctly adjusted. A yellow flame indicates too
much gas (and will also blacken your pots and pans) while a flame that detaches
from the burner indicates too much air.
N.B. Have the necessary adjustments made by qualified personnel.
- Only turn on the oven when it is actually needed and avoid long pre-heating
times. Do not open a hot oven unless strictly necessary as this wastes a lot of
energy. Only preheat the oven for the time actually necessary.
- If possible, use a microwave oven to re-heat foods. These ovens do not need pre-
heating and therefore use a lot less energy.
- Use the latest high-efficiency lamps (fluorescent or LED) for lighting, especially
in areas where you spend a lot of time. The initial investment may be slightly
higher but more efficient lamps are better for the environment and save you
money in the long run.
- Turn lights off when they are not needed. Make a habit of not leaving lights on
unnecessarily.
- Turn off the television (and other similar appliances) at the main power button