Built-In Modular Dish Dryer

A modular built-in dish dryer designed for drying and organizing plates, cups, mugs, and other kitchen accessories inside a kitchen cabinet.

Version 1.3 is designed specifically for installation inside kitchen cabinets. This is the main difference from version 1.2.

The construction is based on 15×15 mm aluminum profiles and allows the overall length of the dryer to be adjusted depending on the available cabinet space. The number of plate slots depends on the selected dryer length.

Features

• Modular design

• Designed for installation inside kitchen cabinets

• Adjustable height between levels

• Adjustable overall length

• Suitable for plates, cups, mugs, and various kitchen accessories

• Strong frame based on 15×15 mm aluminum profiles

• Easy to adapt to different kitchen layouts

• Removable water trays

• Fine length adjustment using M3 support bolts and M3 nuts

Dimensions

• Width: 263 mm

• Length: adjustable in 30 mm increments

• Height: adjustable between levels

• Plate slot count: depends on the selected dryer length

The length is adjusted by cutting the aluminum profiles to the required size.

For more precise length adjustment, use the M3 support bolts. An M3 nut is provided to lock each support bolt in place.

Required Hardware

1. Aluminum Profile

Use a 15×15 mm aluminum profile that matches the included profile drawing, or a very similar profile.

Example Length Calculation

As an example, you can use a configuration designed for 12 plates.

This version requires:

• 4 pcs. of 15×15 mm aluminum profile, 383 mm long

When changing the overall length of the dryer, the number of plate slots changes accordingly.

The length can be adjusted in 30 mm increments by using longer or shorter 15×15 mm aluminum profiles. This allows the design to be adapted to different needs and available cabinet space.

2. Fasteners

• M3 bolts — 10 pcs.
  Length depends on the distance you need to adjust.

• M3 nuts — 10 pcs.

• M3 × 12 or M3 × 16 self-tapping screws — 14 pcs.

3. Water Trays

• Width: 200–260 mm

• Length: depends on the selected dryer size

• Quantity: 2 pcs.

The trays are used to collect water and help keep the cabinet dry.

Print Recommendations

Recommended materials:

• PETG

• ASA

• Other moisture-resistant filaments

PLA can also be used, but PETG is recommended for long-term use in humid kitchen conditions.

Suggested print settings:

• Perimeters: at least 3–4

• Infill: 20–30%

• Use a strong wall count for parts that carry load or hold fasteners

• Make sure all screw and bolt areas are printed with enough strength

Assembly Notes

• Cut the aluminum profiles to the required length before final assembly.

• Install the printed parts onto the aluminum profiles.

• Use the M3 support bolts for fine length adjustment.

• Lock the M3 support bolts in place with M3 nuts.

• Install the dryer inside the kitchen cabinet using M3 × 12 or M3 × 16 self-tapping screws.

• Place the water trays under each level.

Make sure all fasteners are securely tightened before use.

Notes

• This project is intended for drying and organizing dishes and kitchen accessories.

• For best results, periodically empty and clean the water trays.

• Food safety depends on the filament, printer, and post-processing methods used.

• Make sure the cabinet, mounting points, and fasteners are strong enough for the intended load.

• Do not overload the dryer.

• The final usable length and number of plate slots depend on the aluminum profile length you choose.