Dacor DDW24S User Manual

Installation Instructions

Distinctive™ Built-in Dishwasher

Model DDW24S

Part No. 105658 Rev. C

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ......................... 1

About Safety Instructions ................................ 1

Safety Symbols and Labels ............................ 1

General Safety Precautions ............................ 2

Product Specifications .................................... 3

Product Dimensions ........................................ 3

Preparing for Installation ................................. 4

Electrical Specifications .................................. 4

Water Supply Specifications ...........................4

Preparing the Location .................................... 5

Preparing for Installation ................................. 6

Preparing the Drain ......................................... 6

Installation Instructions ................................... 7

Verify the Package Contents ........................... 7

Installation Preparation ................................... 8

Installing the Unit in the Cabinet ................... 10

Water Line Connection .................................. 11

Drain Line Connection .................................. 11

Verifying Operation ........................................ 11

Final Leveling ................................................ 12

Attaching the Anti-tip Brackets ...................... 13

Installing the Toe Kick ................................... 13

Installation Checklist ..................................... 14

Before You Begin...

Important:

Installer: In the interest of safety and to minimize problems, read these installation instructions completely and
carefully before you begin the installation process. Leave these installation instructions with the customer.

Customer: Keep these installation instructions for future reference and the local electrical inspector’s use.

Customer Service Information

If You Need Help...

If you have questions or problems with installation,
contact your Dacor ® dealer or the Dacor Customer
Service Team. For repairs to Dacor appliances
under warranty call the Dacor Distinctive Service
line. Whenever you call, have the model and serial
number of the appliance ready. The model and serial
number are printed on the product data label.

Dacor Distinctive Service
(repairs under warranty only)

Phone: [phone] (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00

Dacor Customer Service

Phone: [phone] (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00

Web site: www.dacor.com

a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time

a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Dacor

assumes no liability for changes to specifications.

Product Data Label Location

The product data label is located on the right door
jamb. Open the door to expose it.

© 2011 Dacor, all rights reserved.

Important Safety Instructions

Important Information About
Safety Instructions

• The Important Safety Instructions and
warnings in these instructions are not meant
to cover all possible problems and conditions
that can occur. Use common sense and caution
when installing, maintaining or operating this or
any other appliance.

• Always contact the Dacor Customer Service
Team about problems and conditions that you
don’t understand. See Customer Service
Information.

Safety Symbols and Labels

DANGER

Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe
personal injury or death.

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
minor personal injury or property damage.

DANGER

To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive vapors
and liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Do not store flammable
or explosive materials in adjacent cabinets or areas.

WARNING

A qualified technician must complete the installation of this built-in appliance. The owner is responsible to
make sure the dishwasher is properly installed. Improper connection of the electrical wiring may create an
electric shock or fire hazard and may result in damage to the dishwasher’s electrical system.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your appliance, follow
basic safety precautions, including the following:

WARNING WARNING

• Use this dishwasher only for its intended
purpose as outlined in the use and care
manual. It is not intended for commercial use.
Read the use and care manual completely
before use.

• Do not install or operate this dishwasher if it
has been damaged, dropped, has damaged
electrical wires or is not working properly. If
you receive a damaged product, immediately
contact your dealer or builder.

• Keep all packaging materials away from
children. Plastic bags and sheets can cause
suffocation.

• To prevent child entrapment, always remove the
door from an old dishwasher when removing it
from service. Leave the racks in place. Cut the
prongs off of the power cord. Cut off the power
cord completely and discard.

• To avoid personal injury or property damage,
this dishwasher must be installed in a
completely enclosed cabinet according to these
installation instructions.

• All installation work, plumbing connections
and electrical wiring must be performed in
accordance with all applicable codes and
standards.

• Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with these installation instructions.

• The installer must show the customer the
location of the electrical outlet or circuit breaker
panel so that the customer knows where and
how to disconnect power.

• Before installing or servicing the dishwasher,
disconnect the power plug from the electrical
outlet or turn off power at the circuit breaker.

• To prevent personal injury and damage to the
unit due to it tipping over, do not push down
on the door anytime it is open. To reduce the
chance of tipping, attach the anti-tip brackets to
the cabinet before use.

• The customer should not install, repair or
replace any part of the dishwasher unless
specifically recommended in the literature
accompanying it. A qualified service technician
should perform all other service. Contact the
nearest Dacor authorized service representative
for examination, repair or adjustment.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• This appliance is designed for installation by

more than one person. To avoid personal injury,
do not attempt to move or lift the dishwasher
without assistance.

• Do not leave children alone or unattended in
the area where the dishwasher is in use.

• Use only detergents and rinse aids recommend-
ed for use in a residential dishwasher. Keep
them out of the reach of children.

• Never allow anyone, including children, to sit or
stand on any part of the dishwasher. Stepping
or sitting on any part of it may result in tipping,
damage and serious injury.

• If the dishwasher drain outlet is connected to
a garbage disposer, make sure the disposer
is completely empty before running the
dishwasher.

• Do not operate the dishwasher without the door
completely closed and all enclosure panels
properly in place.

• Many surfaces within the dishwasher can
achieve high temperatures. Do not touch
interior surfaces or items inside the dishwasher
during or immediately after use. Exercise
caution when opening the door. Let hot air and
steam escape before looking or reaching inside.

• During loading, insert all sharp or pointed
objects with the handles up. Locate these items
where they will not damage the door seal or
cause personal injury.

• To avoid damage to the racks, do not let sharp
edges come into contact with them.

• Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not
been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen
gas is explosive. If the hot water system has
not been used for a period of time, turn on all
hot water faucets and let the water flow for
several minutes to release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. Do not smoke or use an open
flame during this process.

• To prevent household mold and mildew
damage, periodically check the inlet and drain
hoses for leaks.

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Product Specifications

Drain hose
Do not modify

22 7/8” (63.2 cm)

2” (50.0 cm)

5 3/8” (13.7 cm) to
7 3/8” (18.7 cm)

Depth with door closed

Depth dimensions allow

for hose on back of unit

49 3/4” (126.4 cm)

Depth with door open

Side

Product Dimensions

24” (61.0 cm)

(87.4 cm)

Front

(92.7 cm)

34 3/8”

to

36 1/2”

Product tolerances: ±1/16” (±1.6 mm)

*

* Minimum height may be reduced by
up to 1/2” (1.3 cm). See page 5.

Shipping weight: 117 lbs. (53 Kg)

Drain hose

54” (137.0 cm)

long

Water supply line

60” (152.0 cm)

long

Back

3 3/8" (8.6 cm)

Do not modify

loop in hose

Power cord

44” (112.0 cm)

long

2 7/8" (7.3 cm)

Utility Connection Dimensions

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Preparing for Installation

WARNING

Observe all governing codes and ordinances during
planning and installation. Contact your local building
department for further information.

Electrical Specifications

WARNING

Electrical and grounding connections must comply
with the applicable portions of the national electrical
code and/or other local electrical codes.

This dishwasher comes with an electrical cord with
a three prong grounding plug
for a 120 Vac, 15 Amp. power
supply. Plug it only into a 120
Vac, three prong, grounding
electrical outlet located to
either side of the dishwasher
cutout.

If the cord is not long enough, or if a hard-wire
installation is needed, follow the instructions on
page 9.

Electrical Requirements

Electrical Circuit
Requirements

Total Connected Load 11 Amp. @ 120 Vac, 60 Hz.*

* For reference only. For exact specifications see the
product data label, located inside the right door jamb.

Grounding Instructions for a Cord-
Connected Appliance

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.

• Improper connection of the equipment­grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative if you are
in doubt whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the appliance, if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

• Do not use an extension cord with this
appliance.

15 Amp. 120 Vac, 60 Hz.
dedicated, grounded, circuit.

WARNING

Grounding Instructions for a
Permanently Connected Appliance

This unit must be grounded to operate properly. It
must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment grounding terminal or
lead of the appliance.

Damage to the dishwasher could occur if it is not
properly grounded.

A three conductor electrical cable or conduit meeting
local codes and ordinances is required. A UL listed
strain relief is required if non-metalic cable is used.
Suggested color coding: black, white and green.

Circuit Requirements

The wiring from the electrical outlet or junction box
shall be connected to a circuit protected by a 15
Amp. circuit breaker or time delay fuse, installed by a
licensed electrician.

Water Supply Specifications

WARNING

In order to prevent heat damage, all solder
connections for the water line connected to the
water supply valve must be made before the
dishwasher water supply line is connected.

• The dishwasher can be connected to a cold or
hot water supply (maximum 160°F, 70°C). Dacor
recommends using a hot water supply of 120°F
(49°C) to 140°F (60°C). If a cold water supply is
used, the washing times will be longer, but the
performance will not be affected.

• The water supply pressure must be between 4.2
and 140 psi (30 - 1000 kPa). The water supply
line and the shut-off valve must supply a flow
volume of at least 3 gallons (12 liters) per minute.

• Install a 3/8” water supply valve for connection to
the dishwasher’s water supply line in a location
where it is easily accessible after the dishwasher
is installed.

• The dishwasher water supply line is equipped
with a 3/8” (1.0 cm) NPT female compression
fitting on the end.

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