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Only run your dishwasher with full loads of dishes.
This saves substantial amounts of energy (both from washing and heating water) and water. Smaller load settings should also be used, if available. Prewashing dishes is usually unnecessary.
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What You Need to Do
  • Only operate your dishwasher with (close to) full loads; fewer washing cycles should be needed.
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