Cove Dishwasher Dimensions: Size, Door Clearance and Hookups

A Cove DW2451 dishwasher measures 23 5/8 inches wide, 34 1/2 inches high and 23 1/4 inches deep, and Cove's spec sheet lists a door clearance of 26 3/4 inches. Those four numbers decide whether the 24-inch panel-ready Cove fits the cabinet opening, clears the aisle and leaves room for its hookups.

A Cove dishwasher that slides in cleanly can still fail its first cycle when the drain loop sits too low, the outlet shares a circuit or the water valve stays closed. The sections below cover power, water, drain and panel details for San Ramon installs.

What are the exact Cove dishwasher dimensions?

Cove publishes overall dimensions of 23 5/8 inches wide by 34 1/2 inches high by 23 1/4 inches deep for the DW2451. That width leaves a small margin inside a standard 24-inch dishwasher opening, so the Cove slides in without scraping its custom panel.

The 23 1/4-inch Cove body fits a typical 24-inch-deep base cabinet, but the supply line, drain hose and cord still need a clear channel beside the tub; a Cove pushed against a bulky valve stands proud of the cabinet faces.

Inside that footprint, ENERGY STAR data rates the Cove DW2451 for up to 10 place settings, and the Cove spec sheet lists a 41 dBA sound level that varies with model, cycle and options.

How much room does the open door need?

The Cove DW2451 spec sheet lists a door clearance of 26 3/4 inches. Plan the floor space in front of the opening around that figure, not the body depth, and check the spec-sheet drawing for where it is measured. An island set too close stops the Cove door before it lies flat, and the lower rack cannot roll out.

A drawer pull on the adjoining wall can block a Cove door set tight into an inside corner; a filler strip usually solves it. A pull on the custom Cove panel also projects past the cabinet face, so measure from the front of the handle.

What electrical supply does a Cove dishwasher need?

A Cove DW2451 runs on 115 VAC, 60 Hz from a 15 amp dedicated circuit, plugged into a 3-prong grounding-type receptacle in an adjacent cabinet within reach of its 6-foot (1.8 m) cord. Local code may require GFCI protection at the outlet or breaker.

Sharing the Cove circuit with a disposal invites nuisance trips. A Cove that loses power mid-cycle shows "Error 980199. Power interruption." Add detergent if needed, press Cancel and restart; call for service if the message returns. Cove wash pump codes 05 01 17 and 05 01 18 flag under-voltage and over-voltage from fluctuating household power: switch the breaker off for 30 seconds, retest, and book a technician if either code persists.

Where do the water and drain lines connect?

A Cove dishwasher draws from the hot supply through an accessible shut-off valve, using 5 feet (1.5 m) of braided tubing with a 3/8-inch female compression fitting. Pressure must fall between 30 and 140 psi, with the supply no hotter than 140°F (60°C).

The Cove drain ships with a factory-installed high loop whose clamp must stay in place. The drain tube may be extended by no more than 5 feet (1.5 m), and the connection must sit 20 inches (508 mm) to 43 inches (1092 mm) above the bottom of the leveling legs. Set too low, sink water can siphon back toward the Cove; set too high, the pump works harder.

Panel, cabinet and leveling details that decide the fit

The DW2451 is a panel-ready Cove, so a custom panel matches it to the cabinetry. Panel size, weight and mounting points should follow Cove's installation instructions; a heavy panel can upset the door springs so the Cove door drops open or creeps shut.

Leveling legs set the Cove height and keep the tub square; an out-of-level Cove can bind its door against neighboring panels. Mounting brackets then secure the dishwasher to the countertop or cabinet sides.

The Cove base carries a conductivity sensor that stops a running cycle if it detects a leak. A drip from a loose compression fitting can trip that sensor, so run a test cycle with the toe kick off and watch each connection.

Which installation mistakes lead to a service call?

Error 800115 on a newly installed Cove points to draining: a kinked hose, a blocked air gap, a disposal knockout still in place, or a drain line more than 4 feet (1.2 m) above the dishwasher floor. Check those points and the filter; call a technician if the code returns.

Cove code 56 01 87 means no water arrived within the first 3 minutes of a cycle, usually from a closed shut-off valve or a pinched supply tube. Open the valve, switch the breaker off for 30 seconds and retest; a repeat code needs a technician.

"Locked" on a new Cove display is not a fault. The Cove child lock toggles when Heavy is held for about 10 seconds and survives a power outage, so hold Heavy again to clear it.

A visit from San Ramon Sub-Zero Repair carries an $89 service-call fee, credited toward the repair.