IN THE KITCHEN: Dishwaher Dos and Don`ts. (Martha Stewart)

Dishwasher Dos and Don'ts.  From Martha Stewart

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  Adding Detergent

  DO use only the recommended amount of detergent -- too much can leave behind a residue, and too little can result in dirty dishes.
  

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  Filling It Up

  DO run only full loads. If the dishwasher is partially full, use the Rinse-Hold cycle to remove odor-causing foods. This is more economical than rinsing dishes by hand, which can waste up to 20 extra gallons of water per load or 6,500 gallons per household each year.