subject: Before first usage of dishwasher [print this page] Before the first wash, add 1 liter of water in the salt container of your machine. The dishwasher used approximately 4 gallons (15 liters) of water, consumed 1-2 kwh of total energy, and required 15 minutes of human time. You can get the dishes cleaner, in less human time, using less water and energy...
