Dacor DDW24M99 Series User manual

Installation Instructions
Modernist / Heritage Built-In Dish Washer
DDW24M99* Series
DDW24T99* Series
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Contents
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Contents
Installation 3
What’s included 3
Installation requirements 7
Dimensions and specications 9
Step-by-step installation 11
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Installation
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper installation of the dishwasher and to
prevent accidents when washing dishes.
What’s included
Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a question about
the dishwasher or the parts, contact a local Dacor customer center or your retailer. The
actual appearance of the dishwasher may differ, depending on your model and country.
CAUTION
After unpacking the dishwasher, keep the packaging materials out of children’s reach to
ensure their safety.
DDW24T999BB/DA
Top brackets (2 ea) Ø4 X 12 screws
(6 ea)
Protective sticker Sub foot
Custom panel
xers (wood panel
holders, 2 ea)
Ø4 X 43 screws
(4 ea)
Ø4 X 20 screws
(2 ea)
Ø4 X 16 screws
(2 ea)
Rubber skirt
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DDW24M999**, DDW24T998US/DA
Top brackets (2 ea) Ø4 X 12 screws
(6 ea)
Protective sticker Sub foot
Torx at head
screws (for the top
brackets, 2 ea)
Ø4 X 8 screws
(2 ea)
Kick plate brackets
(2 ea)
Kick plate
Badge
(for modernist
model)
Badge
(for heritage model)
Installation kit (not provided)
Electrical tape &
Standard duct tape
Hot water line 90°Fitting (⁄") Tube ttings
Hose clamp Air gap Rubber connector Teon tape or
sealing compound
WARNING
Do not use plastic tubing. Plastic tubing can deteriorate over time and cause a leak inside
the tube tting.
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NOTE
• For the hot water line, we strongly recommend using ⁄" minimum O.D. copper tubing
with a compression tting or a exible stainless steel braided hot water supply line.
• You also need a 90°Fitting with ⁄" N.P.T. external pipe threads on one end and a tting
sized to t your hot water line (copper tubing/compression tting or braided hose) on
the other.
• For the power cable, we recommend a jacketed grounded 12-2 cable. Note that some
local codes may require the cable to have a BX style metal jacket.
Tools required (not provided)
Electric drill Safety glasses Gloves Flashlight
Adjustable wrench Torx T20 Pliers Nipper
Tape measure Pencil Phillips screwdriver Flat head
screwdriver
Tubing cutter Cutting knife Level Hole saw
Hex L-wrench Vernier calipers Steel ruler
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Unpacking
Unpack the dishwasher in an open area free of obstruction. We recommend keeping all
the packing materials until the dishwasher is completely installed.
Kick plate
1. Position the carton right-side-up with
the top arrows pointing upwards.
2. Unbuckle or cut the straps securing the
packaging.
3. Unpack the product packaging with
care.
4. Inspect every component for any signs
of damage.
5. Locate and set aside the dishwasher's
kick plate. The kick plate is attached
beside of the dishwasher.
6. Lift the dishwasher from the packing
material, and then place it on the oor.
NOTE
• There are also packing materials inside the dishwasher. Leave them in place until the
dishwasher is installed.
• Do not remove the sound-absorbent padding that surrounds the exterior of the
dishwasher.
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Installation requirements
To prevent a risk of re, electric shock, or
personal injury, all wiring and grounding
must be done by a qualied technician.
Power supply
• To prevent the risk of re, electric
shock, or personal injury, all wiring
and grounding must be performed in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/FNPA, No. 70 Latest Revision
and local codes and ordinances. It is the
personal responsibility of the appliance
owner to provide adequate electrical
service for this appliance.
• When preparing for installation, make
sure that your power supply provides
an individual 120 Volt, 60 Hz branch
circuit serving only your dishwasher
with a 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker.
• Your dishwasher must be grounded. If
your dishwasher malfunctions or breaks
down, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for the electric current.
WARNING
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Use only the power plug that comes
with the dishwasher.
Grounding
For permanent grounding, the dishwasher
must be properly grounded to a grounded
metal or permanent wiring system. The
grounding conductor must be run with
the circuit conductors and then connected
to the grounding terminal or lead on the
dishwasher.
WARNING
• Do not connect the ground wire to
plastic plumbing, gas lines, or hot water
pipes. Improperly connected grounding
conductors may cause electric shock.
• Do not modify the power plug of the
dishwasher. If the power plug does
not t the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualied electrician.
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Water supply
• The hot water supply line must support
water pressures between 20 psi and
120 psi (140-830 kPa).
• Water temperatures must be between
120 °F (49 °C)and 149 °F (65 °C).
To reduce a risk of leaks:
• Make sure water taps are easily
accessible.
• Turn the water tap off when the
dishwasher is not in use.
• Check for any leaks at the water hose
ttings on a regular basis.
Flooring
For safety, the dishwasher must be
installed on a solidly constructed oor.
Wooden oors may need to be reinforced
to minimize vibrations. Avoid installing
on carpet or soft tile. Carpeting and soft
tile may cause vibrations and may cause
your dishwasher to move slightly while
operating.
WARNING
Do not install the dishwasher on a poorly
supported structure.
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Dimensions and specications
Dishwasher
DDW24M99* Series (Modernist)
239⁄16" (598 mm)
325/16"-341⁄2(820-876 mm)
2⁄" (67 mm)
2⁄" (70 mm)
20⁄" (520 mm)
223⁄4" (578 mm)
Front view Side view
DDW24T99* Series (Heritage)
6" (152 mm)
2" (50 mm)
20⁄" (520 mm)
2⁄" (60 mm)
223⁄4" (578 mm)
Front view Side view
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Cabinet
23⁄" (603.0 mm)
minimum
24" (610 mm)
minimum
34⁄" - 34⁄" (874-886 mm)
• This dishwasher is designed to be
enclosed on the top and on both sides
by a standard, residential kitchen
cabinet.
• The installation enclosure must be clean
and free of any obstructions.
• The enclosure must be at least 23⁄"
inches wide, 22⁄" inches deep, and
34⁄" inches high.
• For the front door of the dishwasher to
be ush with the leading edge of the
countertop, the countertop must be at
least 23 inches deep.
Specications
Specications are subject to change without notice for improved quality. The actual
appearance of the dishwasher may differ from the illustrations in this manual.
Power supply 120 V, 15 A, 60 Hz AC
Water pressure 20 - 120 psi (140 - 830 kPa)
Dimensions
(Width x Height x Depth)
DDW24M999UM / DDW24M999US / DDW24T998US :
239/16" X 325/16-341/2" X 223/4" (598 X 820 - 876 X 578 mm)
DDW24T999BB :
239/16" X 325/16" - 341/2" 223/4"(598 X 820 X 876 X 578 mm)
Minimum inlet water
temperature 120 °F (49 °C)
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Step-by-step installation
The installation procedure may differ depending on the model.
STEP 1 Select a location
Select a location that meets the following conditions.
• The location must have a solid oor that can support the weight of the dishwasher.
•The location must be near a sink (9.8 ft/3 m) with easy access to the water supply,
drain system, and electrical outlet.
•The location must let you load dishes into the dishwasher easily.
•The location must have sufcient space for the dishwasher door to open easily
and provide enough space between the dishwasher and the cabinet sides (at least
0.1 inch/2 mm).
•The rear wall must be free of obstructions.
Installation in a new location
A
B
If you install the dishwasher in a new
location, follow these instructions before
installing the dishwasher.
1. Using a hole saw, cut a hole into the side
of the cabinet that holds the sink (A).
2. If the base inside the sink cabinet is raised
above the kitchen oor and is higher than
the connections on the dishwasher, make
a hole in the base inside the cabinet and in
the cabinet side (B).
NOTE
• If you are replacing an old dishwasher,
check the existing connections for
compatibility with the new dishwasher
and replace the connections as needed.
•You may need to cut a hole in the
opposite side of the cabinet according to
the location of the electrical outlet.
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3. Clean the bottom of the countertop.
4. Attach the protective sticker as shown.
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STEP 2 Connect the hot water line
• The water line pressure must be between 20 psi and 120 psi (140–830 kPa).
• Make sure that the water temperature is delivered between 120 °F and 149 °F (49-
60 °C). Exceeding this limit may cause the dishwasher to malfunction.
• Make sure that the circuit breaker and water valve is turned off before connecting the
water supply line to the dishwasher.
• Make sure the water line is properly connected. Wrap Teon tape around every
connection and joint to prevent water leaks.
Inlet valve 90° elbow
tting
Hot water line
⁄" (5 mm)
Water valve
1. Insert the ⁄" 90-degree tting into the
inlet valve. Tighten the tting until it
points towards the water-hose channel
in the base of the dishwasher. Do not
overtighten.
2. Connect the hot water line to the tting.
3. If you want to secure the dishwasher
to the side wall for extra stability,
bend the brackets of the left and right
housings by referring to the gure.
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STEP 3 Arrange the hoses
1. Arrange the power cable and the drain
hose so that they move together.
2. Gently move the dishwasher to the
installation space under the sink. While
moving the dishwasher, pull any excess
portions of the water line, drain hose,
and power cable into the space.
NOTE
For DDW24M99** models, go to Step 6.
CAUTION
Use caution not to kink or step on the
power plug or the hoses.
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STEP 4 Install the custom panel (FBI models only (DDW24T999BB/DA))
A
1. Insert the supplied rubber skirt (A) into
the 3 holes at the bottom of the door.
Ø 2
10-12
2. Put the installation template on the
back of the custom panel and x it
temporarily using transparent tape.
Note that the rear of the custom panel
will be attached to the dishwasher door.
CAUTION
• The top end of the custom panel must
be aligned with the top end of the
installation template.
• Use a custom panel between 7 lbs and
20 lbs.
3. Pre-drill the 6 points marked on the
installation template using a 2-pi drill
bit to a depth of 10 -12 mm.
B
C
B
C
4. Remove the installation template and
tighten the custom panel xers (B) at
the top with 2 screws (C, Ø4 X 20) as
shown.
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B
A
5. While holding the custom panel, attach
it to the door and insert the custom
panel xers (B) into the corresponding
holes at the top of the door as shown.
6. Push the custom panel downward to
x.
7. Cut the rubber skirt (A) using a cutting
knife so that it is aligned with the
front line of the dishwasher, which is
represented as a dashed line.
11-13 lbs (5-6 kg)
0-11 lbs (0-5 kg)
13-15 lbs (6-7 kg)
15-16.5 lbs (7-7.5 kg)
16.5-20 lbs (7.5-9 kg)
8. Pull out the dishwasher from the
cabinet, and then adjust the spring
screw on the upper-right side of the
dishwasher according to the weight
of the custom panel. Refer to the table
below.
Recommended spring levels
Level Weight of the custom panel
Level 1 0-11 lbs (0-5 kg)
Level 2 11-13 lbs (5-6 kg)
Level 3 13-15 lbs (6-7 kg)
Level 4 15-16.5 lbs (7-7.5 kg)
Level 5 16.5-20 lbs (7.5-9 kg)
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9. Open the door and remove the
2 screws in the middle of the door.
CAUTION
Use caution when opening the door. The
door might open or close unexpectedly
if the spring level is not adjusted
appropriately, resulting in physical injury.
10. Secure the custom panel to the door by
fastening the 4 screws (Ø4 X 43).
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STEP 5 Install the door handle (DDW24T998US/DA only)
Blocking (X) Non-Blocking (O)
11-13 lbs (5-6 kg)
0-11 lbs (0-5 kg)
13-15 lbs (6-7 kg)
15-16.5 lbs (7-7.5 kg)
16.5-20 lbs (7.5-9 kg)
1. Loosen the hex nuts on the bar handle
if they are blocking the circle holes.
NOTE
Before installing the door handle, pull out
the dishwasher from the cabinet and check
if the spring level is set on 4.
2. Fit the bar handle into the 2 handle
bolts on the door. Make sure the nut
side of the handle faces downwards.
3. Tighten the hex nuts through the holes
on both sides of the handle using the
hex wrench.
4. Grab and move the bar handle slightly
to check if the handle is xed properly.
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Checkpoints
A
B B
C
Bar handle / Outer door
(Tools: Vernier callipers, steel ruler)
Explanation Gap
ALeft/Right 2" (50.5 mm)
BUp/Down 3⁄" (91.8 mm)
CAll 0" (0.1 mm)
STEP 6 Attach the badge
9⁄" (242 mm)
2⁄" (54 mm)
DDW24M99* Series (Modernist)
Attach the badge to the dishwasher’s door
as shown.
9⁄" (244 mm)
2⁄" (59 mm)
DDW24T99* Series (Heritage)
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STEP 7 Level the dishwasher
0-1⁄" (0-45 mm)
1⁄"-2⁄" (45-60 mm)
Normal Tall-kitchen
You can adjust the height of the
dishwasher to level it. Note that in these
steps, the dishwasher is currently inserted
halfway.
1. Use the level to check if the dishwasher
is level.
2. To adjust the front height, use the
normal sub foot for less than a 1⁄"
height, or the tall-kitchen sub foot for
heights between 1⁄" and 2⁄".
• To lower the height, turn the foot
clockwise.
• To raise the height, turn the foot
counter clockwise.
3. To adjust the rear height, insert the
Torx T20 screwdriver in the bottom
center of the dishwasher.
• To lower the height, turn the
screwdriver clockwise.
• To raise the height, turn the
screwdriver counter clockwise.
Min.
⁄"
(5 mm)
4. Leave at least a ⁄" space between the
top of the dishwasher and the bottom
of the countertop.
5. When levelling is complete, check if the
door opens and closes properly.
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