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Question posted by jamienaama on September 19th, 2012

My Frigidaire Dishwasher ( Fdb520rhs2) Is Taking Too Long To Finish A Cycle-

My Frigidaire dishwasher ( model fdb520rhs2) is taking too long to finish a cycle- how can I save energy ?

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The cycle times all depend on the settings chosen. The hotter the water temperature the longer the cycle. If you add any other features or a delayed start action, this will also make the unit run anywhere from 60-90+ minutes. What settings do you use the most?

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Installation Instructions (English) - Page 1

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 1

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 6

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 7

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 8

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 10

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 11

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 12

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 13

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 14

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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 15

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