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Gas cookers tend to be a more popular choice for many people than electric cookers because they offer greater temperature control and require less time to pre-heat. Although a gas cooker will use ever so slightly more energy, the amount of CO2 output per unit is much lower for gas than it is for electricity. Gas cookers can come with a range of features including different sized hobs, one or more ovens, a grill and sometimes a griddle pan. The main downside to using a gas cooker is the length of time it takes to cook food and also the potential for wasted energy. This is where owning a microwave oven can help. Microwave ovens not only cook food quickly but they are also very energy efficient. If you are concerned about how much energy you use when preparing meals on a gas cooker then why not consider cooking some of the food in the microwave first before browning or boiling in the cooker? In fact, if you invest in a combination microwave then it can even brown your food in exactly the same way as your regular oven would. This is great if you have more food to prepare than usual or if you need to cook a meal in a hurry. With a combination microwave it is possible to replace your regular gas oven, however, you may still find it useful to have four gas hobs for frying, heating and boiling food. The main drawback of a combination microwave is size. Although the capacity can vary from 17 litres up to 27 litres this is still nowhere near the capacity of a regular gas oven. Some microwave designs have attempted to combat this issue by incorporating dual shelving or extendable turntables. Some models even use clever pulse microwave technology to remove the need for a turntable altogether but the chances are, unless you live on your own, owning a regular oven will still be necessary. The best solution in terms of cooking efficiency is a combination of the two appliances. Where possible, try to use your microwave to reheat, defrost and cook your food. Gas cookers are great when you have a large meal to prepare but for smaller meals it makes sense to use your microwave instead. When using your gas hobs for boiling food try to cut the pieces smaller so that they cook faster and also boil water in the kettle first rather than on the hob. You will find a variety of gas cookers for sale and microwave ovens online so start your search today and find the ideal cooking combination for your home.
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