Dishwasher Installation

After buying a dishwasher, you should immediately prepare a set of necessary tools for self-installation and determine the type and quantity of consumables. The latter depends on the location of the equipment and the availability of the necessary communications there. A standard set of materials for metal pipes труб inch water supply is as follows:

1. waste siphon with 1 nipple or with 2, if you plan to place an automatic washing machine nearby;
2. tee ¾ inch;
3. ¾ inch shut-off valve;
4. FUM tape.

The tools for installing it are:

1. electric drill;
2. straight and cross-head screwdrivers;
3. scissors for plastic pipes;
4. knife;
5. key for plumbing;
6. building level.

Electrical wiring and an indicator screwdriver may be required for wiring and connecting the electrical outlet.

Most often, the connection of the dishwasher is carried out in the working area of ​​the kitchen, so that it fits well into the kitchen and the rest of household appliances. The distance to the sewage system should not exceed 1.5 m in order not to exceed the capacity of the pump working capacity. It is also optimal to choose a place near the free outlet, so as not to have to carry out additional work on the electrics.

Most often the dishwasher is connected: under the countertop at the edge of the sink, next to the oven, under the hob, gas panel. For the desktop model, the connection options are in any convenient place, but so that the length of the sewer hose is enough and near the outlet. Such miniature devices are just over microwave in size, they can be easily rearranged to another place.

Many models have standard dimensions specifically for the headset, so that they can easily be embedded in the finished kitchen. The front panel in combination with the lower cabinets, stove, washing machine will not in the least spoil the appearance of the facade of kitchen furniture.

With a typical kitchen layout in a city apartment, in most cases there are no connection problems - all communications are near, and nothing needs to be redone.In a country house, in a country house, if the sewage and water supply are not within walking distance, you can choose other suitable installation sites, for example, in the bathroom.

Before connecting such a unit to the water supply and sewage systems, it is necessary to shut off the general water supply in the house: hot and cold. Next, the metal-plastic tee is connected to the flexible hose of the mixer, one outlet is connected to the machine itself, the other to the shut-off valve and the fine filter, if provided. The places of the threaded joints are wrapped with several layers of FUM tape. It gives additional waterproofing. The dishwasher is connected only to cold water, its heating occurs already inside.

It is not recommended to connect such a unit to hot water, as there are much more impurities in it, therefore, the insides of the machine will eventually become covered with bloom. And its heating will be consumed several times by electricity than in the case of cold water.

The drain hose from such a device is simply displayed on the siphon under the sink, it has a special outlet on it.It is necessary that the hose is at an angle, then the drain will occur more efficiently. To prevent water from entering the sink into the dishwasher, drain should be done at the connection point. All these operations are carried out by simply screwing onto the thread; no complicated installation work is performed here.

In order to properly connect the dishwasher to the network, the socket must be grounded and have a cable section that can withstand a load of 16 A. It is best to provide the machine’s connection network with an automatic switch of 16 A. Since such devices usually have a high operating capacity, which includes them one line with another powerful household appliances, such as a washing machine, is not recommended.

After connecting to cold water, sewage and electricity, the dishwasher starts up in test mode, i.e. without dishes. This checks the time for filling with water and its discharge, the absence of leakage at the joints. If the test mode passed without problems, then the device can be used.

At the dacha, the main problems associated with the installation are the lack of sewage systems, a long distance to water supply systems or outlets. But if all communications are carried out to the place of installation, then for country conditions such a machine is even the most successful option, since no hot water is required for washing dishes.

Many people install such a unit, even if there is no running water in the house. It is only necessary that there is a normal pressure of cold water. To do this, use tanks that can be kneaded, for example, in the attic in the building.

In the kitchen often connect the dishwasher and washing machine together. To do this, use a common tee from the plumbing and waste siphon with two branches. But in order to avoid overloads in the power supply network, it is impossible to power them from one distribution line, for each device it is necessary to conduct a separate one.

Another important issue is the purification of water that the unit will use. Successfully connect the filter grinder or deep cleaning device to the inlet. Cold water from the plumbing in any case contains impurities that will eventually accumulate on the heating elements and internal shelves of the machine, which can cause problems. Filtering device for a long time to get rid of them.

Before you connect the device itself, you need to take care of the flat surface, where it will be. Most floor models contain lower adjustment feet, which are used to adjust the horizontal level. But after installation it is better to once again check the level position with the help of the appropriate tool.

Many firms provide installation services along with the sale of goods. Therefore, the warranty when connecting to the work of the device itself will not be valid. This should be borne in mind: it is better to overpay a little for the work, than not to have the right to replace and service the failed equipment.

When installing the floor version to the wall, the gap between the ceiling and the rear wall of the unit must be at least 5 cm. This will ensure effective air circulation, which is important for the machine to work.

It is not recommended to use an extension cord if the socket is far from the equipment. Since dishwashers consume quite a lot of power, there will be an increased load on long wires, which often leads to their failure, melting of insulation or even fires.It is better to spare no time and money and create a new line with a socket from the distribution machine. You can not connect the device together with others through ordinary tees.

Many products, especially from well-known manufacturers are very demanding on a flat surface when working. If there is even a slight slope, then the mode of operation is disturbed or even damage may occur. Therefore, before a test run, you should carefully measure your position with the help of a building level.

Outlet hose to the sewer must necessarily have a slope. This will ensure normal drainage and efficient machine operation in general. The flexibility of corrugated plastic hoses allows you to make any angle of inclination without problems, you just need to follow this during installation.