Saving Energy - Whirlpool 900 Series Use And Care Manual

Saving Energy
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 deter-
gent.
Cycle and option tips
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Use the LIGHT cycle whenever possible.
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Use the AIR DRY option whenever pos-
The cycle uses less hot water and energy sible. Allow longer drying times (overnight).
than the NORMAL cycle.
Use a rinse agent to improve drying.
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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 HI-TEMP WASH option if it
is not needed. When this option is off, if
water entering the dishwasher is lower
than 140°F (SOC), 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 HI-TEMP
WASH option.
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 dish-
washer.
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"C), have a qualified
person raise the water
heater's thermostat setting.
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