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Cut Back On Energy Use By Letting Dishes Dry Naturally

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Here's a more energy-efficient way to run your dishwasher.

Bob Turk reports wash only full loads and use the shortest cycle that will get your dishes clean.

If operating instructions allow, turn off the dishwasher before the drying cycle, open the door and let the dishes dry naturally.

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