Connecting the dishwasher: how is it, instructions

The choice, purchase, delivery of a dishwasher, as the happy owners of this useful kitchen unit have already made sure, is far from the most important thing. The greatest amount of difficulty arises before connecting the dishwasher. How to choose the right place for a kitchen helper? How to carry out installation and connection? Which outlet is best to use? There are many questions from inexperienced owners who are starting a difficult process for the first time, so it is better to find answers to them in advance, this will help to adequately cope with the task.

Where to place the dishwasher in the kitchen

Before you connect a dishwasher with your own hands, you will have to spend a little time choosing a place to install a kitchen unit. There are a few simple rules that can greatly facilitate the task.

When choosing a place for a dishwasher, you should be guided by the following rules:

• Observe the distance between the dishwasher and other household appliances, the minimum spacing is 15 cm. Even better, leave a gap of 40-50 cm and place a cabinet between the units.
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• Optimum positioning of the dishwasher between two cupboards - this will provide maximum stability.
• If possible, install a dishwasher near the kitchen sink, which will greatly simplify the connection process - it will be enough to purchase a conventional splitter.
• It is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of the hostess - for a left-hander it will be more convenient to have a device near the left hand, a right-hander will provide comfort for the location of the device on the right.
• Make sure that the kitchen unit is located near the cabinet with household chemicals - you do not have to move around the kitchen, the necessary funds will always be at hand.
• The kitchen appliance must be located near a power outlet, which must be earthed.

Make sure that the length of the drain hose is not more than one and a half meters. Otherwise, the load on the pump will be too high, the risk of breakdown increases several times.

Features of installing a dishwasher

Before connecting the dishwasher, it is recommended to carefully study the installation features of the kitchen appliance. Each unit, regardless of brand, has its own technical documentation, which is better to familiarize yourself with in advance - usually the installation features of this particular model of device are described here in detail.

Connection takes place in several stages:

1. Choosing a place, ensuring a horizontal stable position (if necessary, a chipboard plate is attached to the wall, which ensures the reliability of the installation).
2. Preliminary preparation of all systems necessary for the smooth operation of the device.
3. Connection to energy carrier, drainage system, water supply.

Inattention made during the connection errors threaten a quick breakdown of the unit, the termination of the warranty. Liquid leakage, short circuit - only a small part of the problems that can occur with improper installation of the device.

What you need to connect a dishwasher

To install the dishwasher, you will need certain tools and accessories (some are included with the unit). It is better to immediately make a list and have everything at hand - this will allow you not to be distracted by searches and quickly install the device.

To install the dishwasher, you need to stock up in advance:

• nippers;
• a sharp knife;
• ball valve;
• siphon (regular tee for the sink);
• outlet (required with grounding);
• connecting hoses (often already complete with a kitchen unit);
• fixing clamps;
• level;
• a drill with several nozzles.

You will also need adjustable wrenches and several screwdrivers with different tips.

How to install a dishwasher yourself

It will help to quickly and without any problems install a dishwasher by carefully studying the instructions for the kitchen unit, ingenuity and a little experience. Even a novice owner will manage to cope with the task - regardless of the model, installation is carried out according to the same connection scheme for the dishwasher.

The first step is a thorough inspection of the unpacked unit. If external damage is found, it is recommended to contact the store immediately and make a replacement, otherwise there is a risk of an early breakdown. If there are no visible chips or scratches, you can proceed with installation.

Mounting an integrated dishwasher

Having decided on the most suitable place for a fully built-in dishwasher, after collecting all the tools and accessories, you can get to work. For installing a dishwasher in furniture, dimensions are of no small importance. It is recommended to carefully measure all surfaces several times - an error of several millimeters will force you to change the unit or spend a lot of time, show ingenuity to carry out installation.

The installation of a kitchen unit consists of several stages:

1. Remove shelves from the selected cabinet, you can install a small dishwasher under the sink, remove the door (it is advisable to choose a model with adjustable wheels for the built-in dishwasher, it will be easy to tighten them under necessary height).
2. Put a tee on the pipe with cold water (if there is no stopcock, install it immediately, then it will be quite difficult to do this).
3. Wrap all joints with fum tape, which will serve as an excellent sealant.
4. Install a siphon.
5. Run a hose, make sure that it is at least half a meter above the floor, attach to the wall, walls of the nightstand, use special clamps.
6. Connect the hose, installed siphon, bend at the required angle. If the hose is not long enough, it is not recommended to touch it - a flood cannot subsequently be avoided.
7. Move the built-in compact dishwasher to the nightstand, if possible, immediately install in the right place.
8. Connect the intake and drain hoses.

The last step in incorporating the dishwasher into the finished kitchen is to check the reliability of all the joints, completely push the unit into the nightstand, and conduct the first washing of the dishes.

Tabletop Dishwasher Installation

If there is not enough space for a kitchen assistant, it is recommended to purchase a compact unit that is installed on the table. The dimensions of the dishwasher do not affect the quality of washing the dishes, there will also be no problem in installation. The Bosch dishwasher is especially easy to install (this brand is the most popular among housewives due to the quality and ease of connection). It will turn out to cope with work even in the absence of experience, the main thing is to carefully read the technical instructions.

Step-by-step installation of the desktop unit:

1. Choose a suitable countertop, the place should be convenient and accessible so that the loading of dishes occurs without difficulty. If possible, it is recommended to install a solid shelf, which will save space, most conveniently position the unit.
2. The place should be located in close proximity to the sewage system, electrical outlet, water pipe.
3. Block cold water.
4. Install a special tee crane, allowing you to leave free the outlet on which the crane is installed.
5. Screw the filter to the left free outlet. Do not forget about the sealant - the winding must be carried out against the thread.
6. Mount the siphon (connect the hose to the fitting, secure the connection with a hose clamp), screw the inlet hose to the flow filter.

Carefully check all the connections, if a leak is detected, fix the errors, otherwise the connection of the dishwasher will end with unpleasant consequences, including even damage to the unit.

All the work is easy to do in just half an hour, but it’s better not to rush, because it is not the deadlines that are important, but the quality. After each completed step, it is recommended to check - this will avoid annoying errors.

Connection of the dishwasher to the water supply and sewerage

Particular difficulties for novice owners usually arise when connecting the dishwasher to the water supply or sewage system. The results of the mistakes are a spoiled mood, a reproachful look of his wife, a dishwasher failure. In order to prevent such problems, it is recommended to carefully study all the features, nuances and tricks of installing a kitchen device.

If there are doubts about the correctness of the actions and even the instructions do not explain how to carry out the installation, it is recommended to consult a specialist in advance. A professional will explain in detail how to carry out the installation step by step, to avoid errors. It should be remembered that the life of the kitchen device depends entirely on the correct connection.

How to connect a dishwasher to the water supply

It will be possible to independently connect the dishwasher correctly without any problems, if you had to deal with the installation of the washing unit before. Step-by-step processes are no different, so you can cope with the work as soon as possible. Even hoses with the same diameter, an overhead nut, a sealing gasket having a filter in the form of a metal fine mesh grill are identical with appliances. It is recommended that you check the correct length of the dishwasher hose beforehand, lengthening will not help in any way - even the most reliable joint will not help to prevent leakage. It is better to take care in advance and purchase a hose of the required length.

The easiest way to connect the hose to the dishwasher is to install a shut-off valve at the point where the water supply wiring is connected to the kitchen faucet. In this case, there will be no difficulties - it is enough to disconnect the flexible wiring on a cold pipe and install a tee crane (in everyday life it is called a through-tap). Connect a previously disconnected mixer hose to one of the ends (where there is no tap). At the end where the faucet is located, it remains to connect the hose that supplies water to the kitchen unit.

If it is not possible to mount a kitchen device near the water supply, the task becomes more complicated. We have to deal with the soldering of polypropylene or metal plastic, which not everyone can do - you will need the necessary skills, tools, devices. In this case, it is better to allow professionals to act, it is easy to make unwanted errors on your own.

How to connect the dishwasher to the sewer

The easiest step in installing a Bosch dishwasher or other model is connecting to the sewer. It is important to take care of the length of the flexible outlet in advance - if necessary, you will have to deal with building up or acquiring the hose of the right size. If there is no opportunity or time to go to the hardware store and make a purchase, It is recommended to use a special connector made of durable rubber (usually already sold flexible tap). The extended hose is attached to the drain outlet - just insert a tight rubber seal (simple cuffs).

You will have to face difficulties if there is no discharge on the sewer pipe. The optimal place for organizing the desired unit is the junction of the kitchen sink and drain siphon. It is recommended to go the simplest way - to disconnect, install an additional tee. As a result, instead of one exit, you get two, one of which will remain connected to the drain of the dishwasher. Connect the sink siphon to the second one.

Another option for connecting the unit to the sewer is a stationary supply. Usually they encounter a similar installation method with a large distance of the dishwasher from the sewer pipe. It is important to consider that too much depends on the length of the hose - an increased load on the device will lead to rapid wear of the components. A special supply will allow the water to drain on its own. The hose from the dishwasher must lower at an obtuse angle, any sagging is unacceptable, otherwise the pump will be too difficult to handle even with a small amount of liquid.

What kind of outlet is needed for a dishwasher

Equally important in the installation of the dishwasher is the choice of sockets. It is strongly recommended not to use an extension cord - it is rather difficult to predict the effects of moisture. Use the extension cord only if necessary, without leaving the kitchen unit switched on in the absence of the owners of the house.

It is forbidden to place an extension cord between plastic pipes, near a tap, near gas appliances. In the event of a breakdown, it is able to damage plastic, provoke a leak, even cause a fire.

To avoid troubles, it is better to take care in advance of the convenient location of the dishwasher near an electrical outlet. Choose an adapter from durable plastic, with a flat surface, without chips, scratches. Poor fixation of the components of the device, weakness, thin wire and a plug poured from low-quality rubber are a reason to refuse to buy. It is better not to save and buy a reliable adapter of a well-known brand, which will last a long time.

If possible, it is better to bring separate wiring to the dishwasher, especially with a built-in oven with a dishwasher - the load on both devices will be too high. Laying a new line is best left to professionals. Inexperience or carelessness in work can lead to an accident. The outlet should be placed low from the floor, the recommended height is from 15 to 40 cm. Keep in mind that combustible materials (carpentry, linoleum, laminate) can be on the floor, so make sure that there is sufficient distance between the outlet and the floor.

How to install a facade on a dishwasher

Another question that often arises when installing a kitchen device is how to install the facade on a dishwasher. You should not immediately tune into the complexity - to carry out the installation will be easy and simple even in the absence of experience. For work you will need:

• a screwdriver with several nozzles;
• several furniture panels;
• countertop in the color of the kitchen;
• roulette.

First, a handle is attached to the facade, which will open the device, and fastenings are installed that connect to the unit door. Carefully inspect the surface of the facade in advance - usually there is already a marking indicating where to make holes. Do not engage in experiments - drill in strictly specified places.

Fasten the facade to the dishwasher by inserting the fasteners into the grooves that are located on the surface of the device. It is also necessary to remove the short bolts located on the inside, replace them with longer ones. At the same time, it is recommended to adjust the springs (just turn the screws).

How to place dishes in the dishwasher

Having installed the kitchen appliance, it is recommended that the rules for washing dishes with the unit be taken into account, otherwise even observing all installation requirements will not help to avoid trouble. The first thing to do is to remove all large pieces of food with a special brush. Particular attention should be removed by particles that have dried up on the surface and can damage fragile and delicate kitchen appliances (decorative cups, plates, crystal, ceramics) during washing.

The basic rules for the location of kitchen appliances, utensils in the unit:

• place the plates below, slightly at an angle (tilt forward), make sure that the surfaces do not touch, otherwise food pieces, foam will remain on the products;
• place deep containers (cups, bowls, glasses) in the upper part, preferably upside down (with slight contamination, a slight slope is enough);
• plastic, regardless of size, should be placed at the top (the temperature is rather high below, it is easy to damage products that are temperature-sensitive);
• place the stewpan, pots, pans only from below, make sure that all objects are upside down or at an angle;
• cutlery should occupy a special tray, always down handles.

It is important to ensure that even the spoons or forks do not touch each other, otherwise the washing results will not be too good - you will have to additionally rinse in the sink.

Conclusion

Installation of a kitchen dishwasher is not a difficult process, especially if you carefully familiarize yourself with all the subtleties and nuances of work. After studying the instructions, you can proceed with the installation - proceed carefully and accurately, check each step several times. This will make it possible to avoid mistakes, extend the terms of the impeccable work of the dishwasher, which will certainly carry out part of the kitchen duties for many years, making life easier for the hostess.