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Electric Ovens

Purchase of energy efficient electric ovens, including fryers and steam cookers, to reduce energy consumed throughout the life cycle

2008 MINIMUM Mandatory Specification(s)

1.  Electric ovens with small cavities must have an ‘A’ rated Energy Efficiency index of 0.60 or less (see page 12)
2.  Medium cavities  - ‘A’ rated Energy Efficiency index of 0.80 or less (see page 12)
3.  Large cavities  - ‘A’ rated Energy Efficiency index of 1.00 or less (see page 12)
4.  Standby power use of less than 1W

2008 BEST PRACTICE Specification(s)

Same as minimum specification

Commercial Equipment (Fryers):
Complies with Energy Star criteria
Examples of products that meet this criteria are on the Energy Star Qualified Model list

Commercial Equipment (Steam Cookers):
Complies with Energy Star criteria
Examples of products that meet this criteria are on the Energy Star Qualified Model list