How Do You Remove a Garbage Disposal Cap

Usually located near the top of the unit is a drainage port where the dishwasher’s drainage tube gets attached. If this tube is attached already, disconnect it using the appropriate screwdriver for the job. Inside the garbage disposal, behind this tube mount, is where the knockout plug lives.

Where is garbage disposal knockout plug?

Usually located near the top of the unit is a drainage port where the dishwasher’s drainage tube gets attached. If this tube is attached already, disconnect it using the appropriate screwdriver for the job. Inside the garbage disposal, behind this tube mount, is where the knockout plug lives.

Does the dishwasher drain into the garbage disposal?

A dishwasher does not have a separate drain as part of your home’s plumbing system. Instead, it drains through the disposal. That includes any food debris washed off the plates and bowls during the cleaning cycle. When the disposal is draining slowly or is clogged, those problems can affect the dishwasher.