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DishwasherEfficiencyTips

Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low.

To check water temperature

1.Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at least 1 minute.

2.Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring cup.

3.Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is running into the cup.

4.If the water temperature at the faucet is below 120°F (49°C), have a qualified person raise the water heater’s thermostat setting.

■To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.

■Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever possible. These cycles use less hot water and energy than the Normal cycle.

■Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your dishwasher during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.

■During the summer, run your dishwasher at night to reduce daytime heat buildup.

■Use an air dry, or an energy-saving dry option whenever possible. Allow longer drying times (overnight) when using these options. Use a rinse aid to improve drying.

■Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse portion of the cycle only when needed.

■Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after meals until the dishwasher is full.

Press the desired cycle. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the desired cycle. If the door is latched, you will hear the cycles start and stop as the Cycle Control knob passes each cycle mark. This is normal and does not hurt the dishwasher. If you prefer, you can set the Cycle Control knob with the door unlatched.

To use Rinse Only, press any cycle and turn the Cycle Control knob to Rinse Only.

NOTE: Use the Air Dry option with the Rinse Only cycle.

A “●” shows what steps are in each cycle.

Temperatures indicate where extra heat is added. The Cycle Control knob pauses as the water heats.

Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.

Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk (*) by the cycle time indicates the cycle time might be longer depending on the temperature of the water entering the dishwasher.

The cooler the water, the longer the cycle time. If the water is already hot enough, the cycle time will be as shown.

		Use this cycle for hard-				Use both
		Use this cycle for hard-				Use both
		to-clean, heavily-soiled				detergent
		pots, pans, casseroles,				dispenser
		and regular tableware.				sections.


Wash	Rinse		Main	Purge†	Final	Dry	Time	Water
			Wash		Rinse		(min)	Usage
								(gal/L)

●	●		●	●	●	●	88*	9.1/34.4
140°F			140°F		140°F
(60°C)			(60°C)		(60°C)

		Use this cycle for				Use both


		heavily-soiled loads.				detergent
						dispenser
						sections.


Wash	Rinse		Main	Purge†	Final	Dry	Time	Water
			Wash		Rinse		(min)	Usage
								(gal/L)

●			●	●	●	●	72*	6.9/26.1
					140°F
					(60°C)