How to install a dishwasher - step by step instruction

Step 1 - Preparetools and materials

The first thing you need to do after buying the equipment is to prepare a set of all the necessary tools for connecting the dishwasher to the communications. In addition, it should be determined which consumables will be required for installation works in order to purchase them in advance. For standard conditions, that is, when a ¾-inch metal-plastic pipes are divorced in the house, as well as a grounded electrical network, the material set will be as follows:

• a siphon with two nozzles( suddenly you want to install a dishwasher in the room together with a washing machine);
• tee ¾ in diameter;
• ¾-inch shut-off valve;
• deep filter( markedly prolong the life of the dishwasher);
• FSM tape;
• socket with ground;
• wire of suitable cross-section and length( in the event that the sockets are not nearby, and you will have to conduct a new line from the junction box in the room).

Also, to connect the dishwasher yourself, you may need longer hoses for water and drainage. Very often complete with the unit go short hoses, which may be lacking to the place of connection. Here, you yourself should initially measure the necessary length of communications from the installation site to the connection points and check with the length of materials coming in the kit.

As for the tools, you will need the following list:

• electric drill;
• straight and curved screwdriver;
• sharp knife;
• scissors for metal-plastic pipes;
• short construction level;
• two adjustable wrench;
• indicator screwdriver( determine the phase if there is no color marking of the wires).

Having prepared the whole set of tools, you can proceed to the selection of a suitable place for installation and connection of the dishwasher in a private house.

Step 2 - Choosing a suitable place for

This stage, most likely, you have already thought through before you go and buy the goods. If you have not decided on the placement, we recommend that you take into account the following nuances:

1. The built-in variant should correspond to the size of the kitchen furniture. For the dishwasher, there is a special section of the kitchen set that allows you to install a dishwasher under the countertop, hob or even a sink. You can also place the case in the cabinet, if it is convenient for you.
2. The distance to the sewage system must not exceed 1.5 meters, otherwise the equipment pump may prematurely fail. If the dishwasher is far from the sink and can only be installed from the edge of the kitchen or for some reason the sewer does not go into the kitchen, think about placing the appliances in the bathroom.
3. Select a location so that an outlet is already installed nearby. In this case it will be much easier to connect the dishwasher to the mains.
4. If the model is a desktop type( as shown in the picture), you can not think through the drain system. It is enough only to fix the hose in the sink( in the kitchen without it in any way).By the way, in this case, you can do without a siphon, in addition, the pump on the sink will be completely unloaded( the water will leave by gravity), which will significantly prolong its service life. Installation of the dishwasher on the countertop is much easier and suitable for a small kitchen or if the furniture in the kitchen is old( not suitable for modern standards).

Having determined the suitable place, it is possible to start connecting the dishwasher to the sewage system, the water supply and the electricity network. Let's consider each of the stages in more detail.

Step 3 - Connecting the water

This stage is one of the most time consuming and is spent the most time. To begin with, it is necessary to close the water in the system, becauseYou will "embed" the tee into the metal-plastic pipe.

To connect the dishwasher to the water pipe, proceed as follows:

1. Find the connection point of the flexible hose of the mixer to the plastic pipe and disconnect it.
2. Install the tee, pre-wound on the threaded connections of the PCB tape.
3. We screw the flexible hose of the mixer
4. on top of the tee. We attach a fine filter to the tap, and after that we already have a stopcock( we do not forget to wind the fumbler on the thread).
5. We connect the hose to the faucet from the equipment itself.

We draw your attention to the fact that only cold water should be used for water supply. It is forbidden to connect the dishwasher to hot water.its quality is several times worse and at the same time more electricity is expended on heating warm water than in the case of cold!

If you do not have a water pipe in the country, you can still install a dishwasher. In this case, you need to put in the attic tank with clean water. For the operation of some models of technology, a pressure of 0.1 MPa( indicated in the passport) is sufficient, which will be created when the water is supplied from a height of 2-3 meters. As you can see, you can connect the dishwasher yourself even without running water, it would be a desire. This option is often used in villages where the supply of hotbeds is unstable.

Step 4 - We bring the plum

It's all much easier. The best option is to install a siphon under the sink, tk.in this case, unpleasant smells from the sewer will not spread around the kitchen.

All you need is to connect the drain circuit to the siphon, making sure that the hose is tilted. The more the slope, the more efficient the water will merge( gravity flow).We draw your attention to a very important nuance - at the top, in the place of connection of the sink to the siphon it is necessary to create an inflection that will prevent water from getting into the sink of the dishwasher( in the photo below you can see this kink).

Step 5 - We supply electricity

As we have already said, the power should be provided from the outlet next to the equipment. The socket for connection of the dishwasher to the mains must be rated for at least 16A and at the same time have an earth contact.

Since the power of the dishwasher is quite high, the wiring must withstand the passing loads. To do this, you need to take care of a suitable conductor cross-section. It is best to calculate the cross-section of the cable, on the basis of which to choose the most suitable option. It is believed that for the safe operation of this type of equipment it is necessary to use a diameter of copper veins of at least 2 mm. Electricity must be maintained from the junction box or the shield itself. Be sure to protect the line with a 16A circuit-breaker. Connecting the dishwasher without grounding is not allowed for reasons of electrical safety. If a washing machine is already connected to the outlet, you do not need to additionally load it with a dishwasher as well.in this case, when operating two devices, current overloading of the outlet may occur.

Step 6 - Completed work of

When you manage to connect all communications, you will only have to level the technique by level and carry out a control check of the installation works. As for the level, everything is quite simple - you need to adjust the legs by adjusting the legs on the building level. Any bias will negatively reflect on the efficiency of use and the durability of the dishwasher.

After the completion of the installation work it remains only to check the quality of the equipment. To do this, you need to start the test mode, in which the washing without dishes( idle mode) occurs. You should see how quickly water is poured and drained. Also be sure to check all butt joints so that there are no leaks.

If all is correct, then you could correctly install and connect the dishwasher yourself, with which we congratulate you! We recommend that you immediately see a visual guide showing the mounting technology of the built-in model:

Useful advices

Here are some useful tips that will not only allow you to connect the dishwasher correctly, but also extend the service life of the machine:

• InstallationThe drain hose in the sink is extremely unsafe, although it greatly facilitates the connection process. The danger is connected with the fact that the discharge of waste water can fall out of the sink and flood the neighbors from below.
• Electrolux equipment is very demanding on installation rules. The maximum slope to one side should not exceed 2 degrees, so be sure to check this point with the building level.
• If you decide to buy any model from Siemens, be sure to check the dimensions of the case and check with the standards of furniture manufacturing, which will be embedded. Very often Siemens neglects technical norms and creates non-standard dimensions, which makes it difficult to install the dishwasher in the finished kitchen.
• Do not ground the gas and water pipes in any way. Earthing must be connected to the grounding rail of the apartment cover.
• The air gap between the wall and the rear wall of the equipment should be at least 5 cm, which is quite enough for air circulation.
• The connection must contain the connection rules and a clear diagram to the specific model. It is necessary to lean only on it, tk.all conditions are strictly individual, although they have much in common.
• It is not recommended to use it.they are very often the cause of the accident and fire. If it is not possible to supply power in any other way, it is recommended to make an electrical extension yourself. This way of connecting the dishwasher through the extension cord can be used, as an exception.
• If you decide to put a stand-alone dishwasher next to a stove, refrigerator or oven, bring each line to a separate line from the junction box to avoid overloading the outlet that is installed near all devices.

We also recommend viewing the visual video for the proper operation of the dishwasher:

That's the whole instruction on how to connect the dishwasher to the water mains, electricity and sewerage by yourself. We hope that the information was useful and interesting for you. We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with the main dishwasher troubles so that in the future you will be familiarized with how to repair the equipment at home!