After purchasing the appliance you need in the household like a washing machine, you need to install it correctly. For this, it is not necessary to call specialists, because with this task you can cope on your own. But, before installing the machine by yourself, be sure to specify whether this will affect the warranty on the product.
Selecting a location
In modern apartments, a place for the machine is provided even during the design, taking into account the supply of water, electricity and drainage.
In long-built buildings, the place has to be allocated in the bathroom, in the kitchen or even in the bedroom, if it adjoins the bathroom. Installing the machine in the bathroom, the technique will be affected by high humidity. This can result in rust, oxidation of contacts, damage to the case. In other rooms, these problems do not threaten the device.
Place must be smooth. If there is a slope, it is leveled by changing the adjustable supports. While tying the legs to the machine, use the level, then you will see which foot should be shorter and which should be lengthened.
Picking up the place in which the machine will stand, it is important to take into account the dimensions of the equipment. Sometimes the choice of the machine is based on the available free space - the dimensions of the space for the technique are measured in advance, and then repelled from them, choosing a model in the store. If in a free place you are not constrained, then you can choose any variant of washing technique.
Measuring the height and width of the space under the washing machine, consider the surface of the walls. With dents or convex sections, the technician can stand crooked or not fit. From measurements it is necessary to take away 1 cm, so as not to be mistaken with the dimensions of the unit when buying. It is desirable that the sides of the equipment left a free space of 2 cm, and the rear is left of 5 cm. Contact of the machine and the wall or furniture is not recommended.
Unpacking
After unpacking the box with the unit, carefully inspect the case, trying to identify scratches and damage that may appear on the typewriter during transportation.
Having discovered the traces of unfair transportation( chipped paint, dents, etc.), boldly demand to replace the technique. You paid for a new car, so you must deliver it to the house.
If the unit is OK, sign about the delivery and proceed to the first stage of the installation. It consists in removing from the back of the body of transport bolts, which fix the tank. They are necessary for safe transportation of the device, since they prevent the tank from dumping inside and damaging the elements of the machine from the inside. The unscrewed bolts prevent the tank from moving freely, and by turning on the machine in this condition, you can cause it to break.
Use a pair of pliers or a wrench to unscrew the bolts. The holes that remain after such manipulation are covered with plastic plugs. Such plugs are included with the instruction and other details.
Bolts are better to keep, after all they can be useful at the subsequent transportation of the machine( for example, at moving).By screwing them in place of the plugs, you will protect the unit when moving from damage.
In-place installation according to safety regulations
The power cord must have a ground wire. It is replaced in many apartment houses with a zeroing. The plug must be freely accessible, and the installation of the outlet is recommended closer to the machine.
Please note that using adapters and extension cords, you lower the class of equipment protection and increase the risk of fire. At the end of the washing cycle, the machine must be disconnected from the mains.
The bathroom is quite dangerous in terms of electric shock to the room, therefore for safety reasons it is necessary to install the circuit-breaker. Due to moist air, wet floor, a large number of pipes and appliances, the bathroom is an electrically safe place.
If installation in other rooms is not possible, the washing machine in the bathroom is advised to be installed on a rubber mat, and the housing must be grounded.
Water supply: hot or still cold
If a new machine was bought in place of the old one, a tie-in to the pipe is already available and it is enough just to screw the hose to it and then open the tap. When installing a washing machine in an apartment for the first time will have to deal with creating the right tie.
The easiest option is a separate frame with a crane. It is simplified by using tees for any pipes. When buying a tee, take into account the pipe diameters and the type of thread. Before connecting it is important to close the water.
For greater reliability, it is recommended to fix the hose. By the way, if the hose in the bundle is short, you can easily buy a longer version. Experts advise to turn the tap to the open position only when washing. This will protect against possible leaks.
Many models of machines can be connected to hot water supply, but there are few advantages from this choice, because each machine is equipped with a heating element. Among the minuses is the high contamination of hot water and its increased stiffness. This will result in a higher consumption of detergents and frequent cleaning of the filter. In addition, the connection to hot water eliminates the possibility of delicate washing of things.
Drain connection
For this manipulation a siphon is necessary, to which the hose is connected after installation. The drain can be connected to the sewage system or removed to the bathroom / toilet. The second option can not be called practical, especially with a large family. When you take the hose to the bathroom, you will always have to monitor its position, because if it's a big head, it can possibly break off the wall, which will lead to the flooding of neighbors.
However, direct connection to the riser requires more complex work. In addition, for the time of these works will have to negotiate with neighbors, limiting their use of the riser. The best option is to arrange a drain into one of the pipes that fit the main riser. It is important that the hose for the drain has a reliable fastening, eliminating the risk of leakage.
Connecting the washing machine
This task requires a very responsible approach and is the most difficult stage. Usually modern appliances are well protected from current and grounded, however reinsurance will not be superfluous. Remember that grounding the machine on a battery or water pipe is a big danger.
To increase the safety of the machine, it requires a separate outlet. Such outlet should have a special protection against water, as well as grounding. Conventional sockets are considered dangerous for washing machines, since they are designed only for 6A.The washing machine consumes more and requires connection to a 16A outlet. Especially insecure is the rosette of plastic, and ceramics inside makes it a safer option.
After learning the maximum energy consumption of your new machine, correlate these parameters with the power of your wiring. To turn on the equipment does not de-energize the housing, it is reasonable to conduct a separate line to the machine with an RCD.To reduce the risk of electric shock, the RCD should be installed correctly. This device disconnects the electric circuit, therefore it is considered the best protection against electric shock. It is better not to install it yourself, but to instruct a specialist who can choose the right model and increase your electrical safety.
Test wash
The final stage of installation of the machine is a test wash. It is carried out without things, that is, idle. In the technique, load a little powder to get rid of small litter and lubricant. This washing will show how quickly water is being injected into the machine, whether the water is heating properly, whether the sink is working correctly.
Before you start the machine for the first time, carefully read the instructions that came with the machine. So you exclude possible damage due to negligence.
Make sure that the device is installed smoothly before cleaning. If the machine swings, you need to adjust the legs. Turn the machine on and open the tap( if it is on the hose).During the entire operation of the equipment, check its connection to the water supply and the condition of the drain hose. If leaks or foreign sounds are detected, the machine is switched off and checked for leaks, tightness of the gaskets and the condition of the springs.
