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Plan your meals
Knowing what you intend to cook can help you organize your ingredients, cookware and cooking time before you start.
Every household cooks differently
The amount of gas a household uses can change depending on the number of people being cooked for, the meals prepared, cooking time, cooking habits and other everyday factors. Understanding your own pattern can make it easier to plan your next refill.
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Use an appropriate flame
Choose a flame that suits the cooking task and cookware. Using the highest flame is not automatically necessary for every meal.
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Choose suitable cookware
Use cookware that fits the burner and the amount of food you are preparing. Suitable cookware can make cooking more controlled.
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Use lids when appropriate
For meals where it is suitable, using a lid can help retain heat and may reduce unnecessary cooking time.
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Prepare ingredients first
Having your ingredients ready before cooking can help you avoid unnecessary delays while the burner is running.
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Pay attention to cooking time
Notice which meals normally take longer to prepare. Your usual cooking times can help you understand your household's cooking pattern.
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Understand your food choices
Different meals can require different preparation methods and cooking times. Notice the foods your household prepares most often.
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Track your usage
Keep your gas information and refill dates updated so you can start recognizing your household's normal pattern over time.
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Consider household size
The number of people being cooked for can affect how much food is prepared and how frequently cooking takes place.
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Learn your household pattern
After several cooking cycles, your own records can become a useful reference when planning future refills.
Understand your cooking pattern
These four areas can help you understand how your household normally uses cooking gas.
People
How many people are normally cooked for?
Meals
How many meals are normally prepared each day?
Duration
How long does cooking normally take?
Food type
Which foods are cooked most often?
Good cooking habits
Simple habits can make your cooking routine more organized and help you understand your gas usage better.
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Prepare ingredients before cooking
Have what you need ready where practical before turning on the burner.
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Use suitable cookware
Choose pots and pans that work appropriately with your burner and the amount of food.
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Monitor your cooking
Stay aware of food while it is cooking and avoid unnecessary burner operation.
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Keep useful records
Track your gas information and refill dates so you can learn your household pattern.
What can affect gas usage?
Your consumption can change from one period to another. These are some things worth paying attention to.
Household size
The number of people being cooked for can affect the amount and frequency of cooking.
Number of meals
Cooking more frequently can change how quickly gas is used.
Cooking duration
Longer cooking periods can mean more burner usage.
Food type
Different meals can require different preparation and cooking times.
Flame level
The flame setting used during cooking affects burner usage.
Cookware
Cookware size, type and condition can affect the cooking process.
💡 Things to remember
Your cooking routine does not have to be exactly the same every day. The goal is to understand your normal pattern.
Your routine matters
Your own cooking history can provide useful information for
future planning.
Usage can change
A change in meals, household activity or cooking frequency can
change your gas usage.
Estimates are not exact
Use the tracker as a planning and awareness tool rather than
an exact measurement of gas remaining.
🚨 Safety comes first
Gas-saving habits should never replace basic cooking-gas safety. Do not ignore unusual smells, damaged equipment or other potential safety problems. If you suspect a gas leak or another serious safety issue, move away from the danger area and follow appropriate safety procedures or contact qualified help.
Turn your cooking habits into a routine
Use the Cooking Gas Tracker to record your gas information, expected consumption date and refill details. You can also ask the Cooking Gas Assistant for help with cooking and gas-related questions.