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A leaf or ECO marking for the slowest and most efficient cycle.
Also known as: Dishwasher eco cycle, Energy saving cycle
The eco programme is the cycle a dishwasher's energy label is measured on, which is why it is both the most efficient and by a long way the longest. It saves energy by washing at a lower temperature for much longer rather than by using less water.
Selects the low-energy programme, marked with a leaf or the letters ECO.
Contexts: Electrical equipment
Is the cycle the appliance's declared energy consumption is measured on under EU labelling rules, which is why it is optimised for the test rather than for speed.
Contexts: Electrical equipment
Achieves its saving by washing longer at a lower temperature rather than by using less water.
Contexts: Electrical equipment
A leaf outline or three capital letters printed beside a programme selector.