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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. This
reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.
•
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.
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