[daveo]

Here's another dishwasher tip : Use rinse agent. Make sure the rinse agent reservoir is full. The finse agent helps rinse away the food particles that may be left after a load is put through the washing cycle. If the rinse agent is low, everything may not rinse fully away, and you may end up with icky dishes or dull ones. Unless you like this quality in your dishes, you're going to wash them again. This takes water and energy. In the end, what did you save??