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Saving energy is important and helps you save money. This section gives you tips on the
best
ways
to
save energy with your dishwasher.
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Wash full loads. Running a half-filled
dishwasher uses the same amount of
electricity and hot water as a fully loaded
machine.
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Load correctly for best washing results.
Incorrect loading may cause poor washing
and the need to rewash all or part of load.
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Do not prerinse normally-soiled dishes.
Select the correct cycle for the load
and use the recommended amount of
detergent.
Cycle and option tips
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Use the LOW ENERGY/CHINA cycle
whenever possible. The cycle uses less
hot water and energy than the NORMAL
cycle.
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Use 4 HOUR DELAY START to run your
dishwasher during off-peak hours. Local
utilities recommend avoiding heavy usage
of energy at certain times of day.
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Do not use the HIGH TEMP WASH option
if it is not needed. When this option is off, if
water entering the dishwasher is lower
than 140°F (60”), the cycle does not take
additional time to heat water during the
main wash. In some cases, loads may not
dry as well when using the HIGH TEMP
WASH option.
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Use the AIR DRY option whenever pos-
sible. Allow longer drying times (overnight).
Use a rinse agent to improve drying.
NOTE:
Loads may not wash or dry as well if
the water temperature is too low. For best
dishwashing results, water must be at least
120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher.
To check
water
temperature:
1.
Run the hot water at the faucet
closest to your dishwasher.
Let the water run for at least
1 minute.
2. Hold a candy or meat thermometer in
the running stream of water.
If water temperature at the
faucet is below 120°F
(49”(Z), have a qualified
person raise the water
heater’s thermostat setting.
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