If you only run your dishwasher half full, you need more rinse cycles overall - and that eats up a lot of electricity.

The same applies if too many dishes and cutlery end up in the dishwasher.

Then the water does not get everywhere, the dishes remain dirty and have to be washed again.

Here we explain how to load the dishwasher correctly.

the sensors in modern dishwashers roughly detect how dirty pots, pans, etc. are. “Even a few heavily soiled items ensure that the dishwasher selects the most intensive program.

And that, of course, consumes the most electricity," says energy supplier

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Therefore, lightly pre-wash heavily soiled dishes by hand or remove leftovers with a napkin.

, a calcified dishwasher also increases

electricity consumption.

It is therefore essential to use so-called regeneration salt, i.e. dishwasher salt, to soften the water and set the device to the local water hardness level in accordance with the operating instructions.

Dishwasher salt is only superfluous if the water is very soft.

Does your dishwasher have an Eco mode?

Then use this program as often as possible.

The Eco program heats the water less (usually to 45 to 50 degrees), but the rinse cycle takes a little longer.

Nevertheless, it noticeably reduces your power consumption in the household.

In fact, Eco rinse cycles draw even less electricity than short programs - this also applies to the washing machine.

Even if it seems practical - don't use the timer on dishwashers.

As a result, the household appliances remain in standby mode, which in turn consumes electricity unnecessarily.

Since dishwashers require most of the energy to heat up the water, it can make sense to connect the device to the hot water connection in the kitchen right away.

According to

, you save 20 to 30 percent of the electricity costs for the dishwasher.

In addition, the rinse cycle is shortened and the heating element is protected, which extends the service life of the device.