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Preparing the Drain
CAUTION
Keep the factory installed high loop drain hose in
place to ensure proper dishwasher operation. Do
not modify or move the mounting bracket in any
manner. If it is necessary to lengthen the hose,
install an aftermarket drain extension kit, available
at most home improvement stores.
IMPORTANT: Should a drain hose longer than the
one provided be required, use a hose extension
approved for detergents and high temperature water.
The drain hose supplied with the dishwasher meets
an AHAM DW-1 test standard. Total drain hose length
(including factory installed hose) must not exceed
10 feet. (304.8 cm) from the top of the drain loop on
the back of the unit. Joints and joint tubes must have
a minimum inside diameter of 7/8” (2.2 cm).
• The drain hose supplied with the dishwasher
must be connected to a minimum 1/2” inside
diameter drain connection.
• The drain hose is equipped
with a cone-shaped connector
on the end that is ready to
be cut to the desired drain connection size. Only
a clamp (not provided) is required. It fits drain
connections with an internal diameter of 1/2, 5/8,
3/4 and 7/8 inches (1.3, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.2 cm).
• You must install an air gap in the drain system
if required by local codes. Plan for the air
gap in the sink or countertop area adjacent to
the dishwasher. A section of drain hose (not
provided) needs to be installed from the air gap
to the waste disposer inlet or waste tee. See
facing page.
• If an air gap is not required, the drain hose must
be installed to a disposer inlet or waste tee above
the sink trap in the household plumbing.
• For proper drainage, the drain line connection
must be a minimum of 20” (50.8 cm) above the
bottom of the dishwasher.
• No part of the drain hose can be lower than the
disposer or waste tee connection or higher than
35” (88.9 cm) from the bottom of the dishwasher.
Preparing for Installation
Custom Door Panel/Handle for
Model RDW24I
• The custom panel mounting screws are provided
with the dishwasher. Follow the template included
to ensure that the panel and the accompanying
fasteners will fit properly.
• The handle and handle mounting hardware
are not included with model RDW24I. A handle
designed for use with an appliance should
produce satisfactory results. Do not use a knob
or handle attached by a single fastener. Instead
use a handle with a larger D-style pull. The panel
craftsman must determine and obtain the proper
handle fasteners for the application. Handle
screw heads must be countersunk into the panel
before panel installation.
(G) Height (H) Width (J) Thickness
30 1/8”
(76.5 cm)
23 3/4”*
(60.3 cm)
3/4”
(1.9 cm) Min.
* Based on 24” (61.0 cm) wide cutout. Recommended
panel width is 1/4” (6.4 mm) less than cutout width.
IMPORTANT: If the door panel weighs more than 15
pounds, you must order the optional heavy duty door
spring kit (Dacor PN 701385). Maximum panel weight
with heavy duty springs: 23 pounds.
G
H
J
Overall Custom Panel Specifications
for Model RDWH24I
