Dacor DDW24S Installation Instruction

Preparing for Installation

Cutout tolerances: +1/16” (+1.6 mm), -0

2” (5.1 cm) Min. 

clearance

Preparing the Location

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)