Dishwasher Water Usage - Older Models
Approximate water consumption for most dishwasher models manufactured in the early 1980s:
| Cycle | Gallons |
|---|---|
| Potscrubber | 13.5 |
| Heavy Soil | 12.3 |
| Normal Soil | 11.4 |
| Power Scrub | 11.4 |
| Regular | 10.3 |
| Energy Saver | 9.0 |
| China/Crystal | 7.8 |
| Short Wash | 7.7 |
| Rinse & Hold | 3.8 |
Approximate water consumption for 1998 "Z" line dishwashers (Ex. GSD4950Z):
| Cycle | Gallons |
|---|---|
| Potscrubber | 7.5-10.5 |
| Heavy Soil | 9.5 |
| Normal Soil | 7.5-10.5 |
| Light Wash | 6.7 |
| Water Saver | 6.7 |
| China/Crystal | 6.0 |
| Short Wash | 6.6 |
| Rinse & Hold | 3.9 |
| Power Pre-Soak | 1.4 |