Best for the Kitchen

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September/October 2003
By Anastasia White Wolf  
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The “triple purifier” reverse osmosis system of the 2PureH2O undercounter water filter from H3Environmental removes more than 99 percent of pollutants and all dissolved solids in water. $1,600, uninstalled. (818) 766-1787, H3environmental.com.

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Hot Tips on Stoves

  • Use small, less energy-intensive appliances such as crock pots, electric frying pans, and toaster ovens whenever possible.
  • Gas ovens use much less energy than their electric counterparts because the fuel is used directly for cooking.
  • On gas ovens, electronic pilotless ignitions use 30 percent less gas than models with a constantly burning pilot light, according to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
  • Halogen elements and induction elements are more efficient than conventional electric coil elements.
  • Convection ovens, which use fans to circulate hot air around food, are 23 percent more efficient than conventional ovens, estimates the U.S. Department of Energy.
  • The range hood should ventilate to the outside and not simply recirculate and filter cooking fumes. This is especially important with gas ranges, which emit carbon monoxide and aldehydes.
  • Consider buying a self-cleaning oven. They use less energy for normal cooking because of higher insulation levels, according to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Use the self-cleaning feature sparingly.

GE’s ProfileAdvantium 120 is a combination electric oven, which uses halogen lights to cook four times as fast as conventional ovens. It has four cooking modes: microwave, Speedcook, bake, and warming. $1,799 to $1,999. (800) 626-2000. GEappliances.com/advantium/models/index.htm

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