What is the 1 Hr Wash cycle used for?
The 1 Hr Wash program is a manufacturer-provided option for a specific dishwashing need.
Its wash, rinse, heating and drying sequence is determined by the appliance controls and the options selected.
Choose another cycle for: Items whose care instructions conflict with the selected heat or wash intensity.
What this means for your load
The official model documentation identifies this cycle but does not provide a dependable single duration.
Published water use: 5.4 gal. This figure applies to the documented test conditions and may be a range when the appliance senses the load.
Why the time may change: Water temperature, soil sensing and added options can change the displayed time.
Check the full Frigidaire FFCD2418UB cycle table to compare other programs before starting.
When will it finish?
Use the appliance display for the current estimate. Load conditions, sensing, temperature and selected options can move the finish time.
Estimated energy and local cost
This range is calculated from the documented cycle characteristics and appliance type. It is deliberately shown as a range because load conditions, temperature selections, sensors and options change consumption.
Planning the 1 Hr Wash cycle on the FFCD2418UB
1 Hr Wash is a model-specific dishwasher program, so its controls and options should be checked against the exact appliance documentation.
On the Frigidaire FFCD2418UB, watch for incoming water temperature, soil sensing, heat holds and drying options. Run hot water at the sink first when the manual recommends it, and avoid blocking spray paths.
The planning range on this page is 0.77–1.37 kWh; use the ZIP or bill-rate calculator for a local cost estimate. The exact-model reference is linked from frigidaire.com, while estimates are labeled separately.
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How this page was sourced
The timing and model-specific note above come from or summarize the linked Frigidaire FDPH4316 series complete owner's guide, cycle and option chart. The usage explanation adds practical context based on the cycle name and appliance type; it does not replace the model manual or an item's care label.