Electric Stove

•Turn off your electric burner several minutes before the allotted cooking time. 
 This will leave enough heat to completely cook the food. 
•It is advisable to use cooking pans of the same size of the electric burner as more 
 heat will go directly to the pan. For example 40% of energy will be wasted by using a 6 inch 
 pan in an 8 inch electric burner.
•Using flat bottomed pan saves more heat as it has fuller contact with the burner compared 
 with round or warped pan.
•Make sure the coil is working properly. A worn-out burner will consume more electricity.
•Thaw foods completely before cooking
•When cooking use the least water possible. It will take less time of burner use and more 
 nutrients will be saved.
•For shorter cooking time, always cook in covered pans and pots to save energy.
•Always keep your electric stove clean and well maintained so it will work at its maximum 
 efficiency.
•Always unplug the unit when not in use.

Oven Toasters

•When heating left over foods, toasters use less amount of energy than a regular oven
•Do not preheat the oven unless needed
•It is not wise to overfill your oven toaster, allow enough space for the air to move freely 
   in and outside the appliance. 
•Avoid opening the toaster door while cooking. This will decrease the level of temperature 
   inside the toaster.
•Always keep your oven toaster clean and well maintained so it will work at its maximum 
   efficiency.
•Always unplug the unit when not in use. 

Microwave Ovens

•You can save up to 50% of energy using microwave ovens compared to conventional units. 
 They are most efficient in cooking small quantities and defrosting.
•Do not block the microwave vents.
•Always use the lowest cooking time specified in your recipe.
•Vegetables cook faster in microwave oven. Microwave works best with foods that has high
 moisture content.
•Always keep your microwave oven clean and well maintained so it will work at its maximum
 efficiency.
•Always unplug the unit when not in use. 

Blender

• Its is very important to keep your blender blades in good condition.
   Worn out or damaged blade will require more work for the motor.
• Always keep your blender clean and well maintained so it will work at its maximum efficiency.
• Always unplug the unit when not in use. 
                       

Refrigerators

• Always look for the energy rating labels in purchasing refrigerators.
 The higher the EEF the lower power consumption.
• Do not over crowd food in your refrigerator,allow enough space for air to circulate.
• Do not place your refrigerator near faucets and sinks to prevent rapid accumulation of frost.
• Do not allow frost to exceed ¼ inch. Regularly defrost your fridge, frost build up will 
  require more energy to keep the motor running.
• Let hot and warm foods to cool down first and cover them well before refrigerating so 
   as to reduce condensation and save energy.
• Always maintain refrigerator’s rubber door seals clean and tight. A piece of paper 
   should fit tightly between them, if the paper slips replace the door seals.
• Prevent excessive moisture build up by storing food with tight fitting covers. By doing 
   this you will not only save energy consumption but also unwanted flavor transfer.
• It is advisable to thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator to give the motor a break for it
   will help cool down the inside of the fridge.
• Place your refrigerator in an area at least 4 inches away from the wall to allow  the 
  motor to breathe and to not overwork it. Trapped heat increases energy consumption
• New models of refrigerators are more energy efficient compared to those purchased 
  10 years ago.

• Know what you need before opening your refrigerator to lessen length and frequency
   of opening the doors.
• Do not place the refrigerator where it can be exposed to sunlight and near any heat 
   generating appliance (e.g. gas range, toasters, heaters etc.)
• Always keep the refrigerator clean and well maintained so it will work at its maximum 
  efficiency.

Freezer

• Maintain -18oC temperature for freezers. An additional of 2% energy consumption
   is made for every degree below the ideal temperature. 
• Do not place your freezer where it can be exposed to sunlight and near any heat generating
   appliance (e.g. gas range, toasters, heaters etc.)
• Clean the condenser coils regularly to make sure that air can circulate freely. Build of dust
  and other particles will make the motor work harder and use more electricity.
• A full freezer (but not overloaded) is more efficient since an empty space will require more
   energy use.
• New models of freezers are more energy efficient compared to those purchased 10 years ago.
• Always keep your freezer clean and well maintained to work at its maximum efficiency.

Rice Cooker

•Cook the rice at the right time to reduce the unnecessary keep warm function
•Always keep your rice cooker clean and well maintained so it will work at its maximum efficiency.
•Always unplug the unit when not in use. 

Flat Iron

•Iron sizeable batches of clothing at one time. This will save you warm up time.
•Sort your laundry so that you iron delicate fabrics on a low setting first, then work your
 way through to fabrics that need the highest setting.
•Excessively damp clothes take longer to iron so moisten clothes moderately.
•Overheating the iron not only wastes energy but causes fabric scorching and damage.
 Set the correct temperature for the type of fabric as indicated in your iron’s fabric guide panel.
•Be sure to turn off your iron if interrupted during ironing. Never leave the iron on when doing
 other things.
•To speed up ironing, use a reflective cover for the ironing board.
•Switch off iron in the last few minutes of ironing.
•Make sure to turn the iron off when you're done. 

Electric Fan

•Turn off your electric fan when not in use.
•Set your electric fan to “low setting” if comfortable enough, 
•When the fan is needed in one direction only, lock your electric fan’s oscillator.
•Clean your electric fans regularly.

Vacuum Cleaner                       

•Switch off the vacuum cleaner when the motor becomes too hot, or when there
 is a change in the sound of the motor. Something might be blocking the hose. 
•Empty or replace the dust bag frequently. 

Washing Machine

•Load the washing machine to capacity when possible. Check your machine's load capacity in kilos,
 the  weigh out a few loads of laundry to get a sense of how much laundry 4 or 5 to 7 kilos represents.
•Always try to wash a full load, but never overload the washer. Washing one large load will take less
 energy than washing two loads on a low or medium setting.
•Set the water level in the washing machine to suit the size of the load – you’ll save both water and
 energy. For example, use a lower water level setting with a smaller load.
•Use only the required amount of detergent. Too much detergent may hurt your clothes and your
 washing machine.
•Choose the correct wash cycle. Select a wash time and cycle suitable for the type of load.
 (Check your washer use and care guide.)
•Pretreat or presoak stains and heavy soils before washing to get the best stain removal without
 re-washing.
•Don't add wet items to a load that is already partially dried.
•Remove your clothing promptly from the dryer and hang carefully. Well-hung laundry often does
 not need ironing; the wrinkles are pulled out by gravity, offering additional energy savings.

Aircon

•Clean air filter twice a month.
•Schedule general cleaning of unit regularly every six months or depending on actual usage.
•Close all windows and secure small openings inside the room.
•Do not left doors opened inside the room.
•Always close the ventilation door of the unit.
•Be sure to unplug your unit when not in use. 
•Recommended temperature setting:
a. Electronic thermostat (super de luxe and deluxe models) : 20°C-25°C.
b. Mechanical thermostat (standard models) : 6°C - 8°C.