Connect the dishwasher drain tube directly into the garbage disposer with hose clamps.
Dishwasher drain hose connection to garbage disposal.
The dishwasher pumps discarded water and food particles through the hose and into the garbage disposal.
Before connecting the dishwasher and the garbage disposal you will need to insert a screwdriver into the nozzle of the hose and use a hammer to gently push out the knockout plug into the nozzle.
Connecting dishwasher drain to garbage disposer.
Once the plug is out you can pick it up with needle nose pliers.
One end of the connector attaches to the smaller drain hose and the other end has a larger 7 8 inch fitting that attaches to the garbage disposal.