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Dishwasher Cutout - Front View
Minimum Door Clearance
Preparing for Installation
Cutout tolerances: +1/16” (+1.6 mm), -0
2” (5.1 cm) Min.
clearance
Preparing the Location
WARNING
Follow all cabinet dimensions shown to insure safe
operation. All minimum product dimensions must
be met or exceeded (see page 3). Dimensions
shown provide the required clearances.
• The cabinet must enclose the dishwasher on the
top, back and both sides.
• Carefully check the location where the
dishwasher is to be installed. Put it in a location
with convenient access, close to the kitchen
sink for easy water supply and drain connection.
The power supply shall meet the Electrical
Specifications on page 4. Also, the electrical
outlet or junction box shall be installed close by
in a cabinet adjacent to the location selected so
that the power cable can be disconnected without
removing the appliance from the cutout.
• The electrical wiring, water supply and drain
lines must enter through the area indicated by
the shading on the illustration at right. Preferably,
they should come through the right side of the
cabinet.
• The access hole(s) in the cabinet for the power
cord and water line shall be no bigger than 1-1/2˝
(3.8 cm) in diameter. The access hole for the
drain hose shall be no bigger than 2˝ (5.0 cm)
in diameter. The access holes for all three must
be round and smooth. If the partition is metal, it
needs to be covered with an edge protector. Call
Dacor for the part number of an approved edge
protector.
• The opening through the partition between the
drain connection and the dishwasher cutout
must be higher than the disposer or waste tee
connection (see page 6) and lower than 35”
(88.9 cm).
• Plan the installation so that the appliance can be
removed easily if service is required.
• If the dishwasher is installed in a corner, allow a
minimum clearance of 2” (5.1 cm) from the side
wall so the door can open. See diagram, right.
• The floor must be solid, level and all cutout
surfaces must be at right angles. In the interest
of safety, the surrounding cabinet must have
sufficient material for attachment of the anti-tip
brackets (see page 13).
* If the height of the existing cutout is too low:
- Check to see if the cabinet face can be trimmed
at the top. In many cases, when a non-standard
size dishwasher has been installed previously,
there is enough room inside the cabinet once the
cabinet face is modified.
- The dishwasher can be shortened 1/4” (6.0
mm) by not installing the plastic feet on the unit
as shown on page 9. Extra care must be
taken if the feet are not installed. Dacor is not
responsible for floor damage during installation.
- The dishwasher can be shortened 1/4” (6.0 mm)
by removing the trim pieces that surround the
wash compartment opening. NOtE: Doing so will
create a gap of 1/4” (6.0 mm) on the right and
left side of the door.
24” (61.0 cm)
24”
(61.0 cm)
4” (10.2 cm)
2” (5.1 cm)
34 1/2”
(87.6 cm)
to
36 1/2”
(92.7 cm)
5 3/8”
(13.6 cm)
*
2” (5.1 cm)