Procedure

1. Place the COOKER in a sunny spot with no shade.
2. Aline the cooker with the sun. Look at the shadow. Adjust alignment by rotating the cooker every hour.
3. Prepare the meal by cooking at around 9-10 am so that it is ready for lunch.
4. Prepare the meal by cooking at around 1-2 pm so that it is ready for the evening meal. After 3 pm, solar cooking does not work properly.
5. Bake in the middle of the day when the sun is highest.
6. Do not open cooker more than necessary. The cooker loses heat and longer time is needed.
7. Cook without water, or with just a little.
8. Do not dilute with cold water during the cooking.

Important To Remember

• Most inexpensive solar cookers are quite slow, therefore it is important to plan ahead.
• Always be prepared to change the method of cooking if the weather changes.
• If you put a pot with water in the cooker to warm up before preparing your ingredients, you save time by using this water in your casserole or soup.
• If you need to leave your cooker, turn it to where the sun will be later. In this way you can have your meal ready when you come back.
• By using your cooker you will learn from experience and adjust your methods to the time of the year and the weather.

Advantages

• It is hygienic since there is no smoke to cause irritation of the eyes, nose or throat. No smoke or soot to make food dirty.
• It is convenient since you reduce the time for obtaining fuel.
• It is safe since there is no fire to cause burns.
• Reduces water borne diseases as water can be pasteurized.
• It is economical since save money for buying charcoal, paraffin or firewood.
• It frees time for the cook to do other things as solar cooking requires least attention.
• Food does not burn and pots are very easy to clean.