Due to the fact that the modern world does not stand still, new technologies regularly appear that make our life more comfortable. Often after buying new household appliances, questions arise related to its connection. Installing a dishwasher without the appropriate experience and special tools can be difficult. The first thing to do after the purchase is to prepare the necessary tools. It is also worth deciding in advance on the list of consumables. Let's consider in more detail how this procedure is carried out.
Materials
So what do you need to prepare? Under standard conditions (piping ¾ inch diameter, electrical network with earth), installing a dishwasher will require the following materials:
- 3/4" stopcock;
- 3/4" tee;
- drain siphon with two fittings;
- deep filter;
- grounded socket;
- FUM tape;
- wire of suitable length and gauge (required if the outlet is far away).
Tools
What inventory will be required to install the dishwasher? Here is just a sample list:
- curly and straight screwdriver;
- electric drill;
- knife;
- pipe cutter;
- building level;
- adjustable wrenches;
- indicator screwdriver.
After preparing the necessary set of tools, you can proceed to choosing a place to install and connect the dishwasher.
Select location
Let's take a closer look at this. Usually, this issue is determined even before the purchase of a dishwasher. If you have not yet chosen a place to place this household appliance, then you should consider the following features:
- Installation of the built-in dishwasher must be carried out in strict accordance with the dimensions of the kitchen. Usually the headset has a special section for installing a dishwasher under the countertop. There is also the option of placing the dishwasher in a cupboard if that suits you.
- The distance to the sewer should not be more than 1.5 meters. Otherwise, the pumping system of the equipment may quickly become unusable. If for some reason the dishwasher can only be installed at a distance from the sink orsewer does not enter the kitchen, you should consider placing this type of equipment in the bathroom.
- It is advisable to select a place for installing a dishwasher in such a way that there is an outlet nearby. In this case, it will be much easier for you to connect the equipment to the mains.
- For a desktop type model, the drain system can be omitted. It will be enough just to fix the hose in the sink. Also in this case, a siphon is not even required. The pumping system of the equipment is completely unloaded, since water with such an installation will go by gravity. This will extend the life of the dishwasher. Plus, installing the dishwasher on the countertop is much easier.
Now that you have decided on a place to install the dishwasher, you can start connecting the sewerage, water supply and electrical networks. Let's take a closer look at each of these steps.
Plumbing connection
What is the peculiarity of this process? This stage is considered one of the most laborious. It will take a lot of time to implement it. So, how do you install a built-in dishwasher with your own hands? The first thing you will need to do is turn off the water supply to the system. This is necessary in order to cut a "tee" into a metal-plastic pipe. The dishwasher can be connected to the water supply as follows:
- Find the place where the flexible hose of the mixer is connected to the metal-plasticpipe, and disconnect it.
- Install the tee by winding the FUM tape around the threaded connections.
- From the top of the tee we wind the flexible hose of the mixer.
- The fine filter is connected to the outlet. After it, the stopcock starts.
- The hose from the equipment is connected to the stopcock.
Connecting when there is no running water
What do you need to know about this? Installation of a dishwasher can be carried out even if there is no running water, for example, in the country. To do this, you just have to put a tank with clean water in the attic. The required pressure level for normal operation can be found in the technical data sheet of the device. For some models, only 0.1 MPa is sufficient. Such pressure is created when water is supplied from a height of 2-3 meters. This option is still often used in homes with unstable cold water supply.
Drain connection
How is a dishwasher installed in a kitchen set? The easiest option is to install a siphon under the sink. In this case, unpleasant odors will not spread throughout the kitchen. It will only be necessary to connect the drain circuit to the siphon, making sure that the hose is tilted. The greater the slope, the more efficiently the water will leave. It is also worth paying attention to one feature: in the upper part, where the drain is connected to the siphon, it is necessary to make a kink to prevent water from entering the dishwasher from the sink.
Power connection
This aspect should be given special attention. The dishwasher cannot be installed without a power supply. It is better if it is carried out from an outlet located close to the equipment. It must be rated at 16A and at the same time be grounded.
Since the dishwasher is a fairly powerful equipment, the wiring must be designed for the appropriate load. To do this, you must first take care of a suitable cross-section of the cores. First, it is better to calculate the cable section. Based on these data, the most optimal option is selected. For the safe operation of this type of equipment, copper conductors with a cross section of at least 2 mm are usually used.
Electricity must be supplied from the shield itself or from the junction box. The line must be protected by a 16 A circuit breaker. Without grounding, the dishwasher must not be connected for electrical safety reasons. If a washing machine is powered from the same outlet, it should not be additionally loaded with a dishwasher. In this case, current overload may occur.
Final stage
We have examined in detail how the dishwasher is installed. Instructions for connecting all communications will allow you to correctly complete this stage of work. After that, it remains only to level the equipment according to the level and perform a control check of the installation work. Skewness can adversely affect the efficiency of the equipment, as well as the durability of the dishwasher.
Checking equipment
When the installation of the compact dishwasher is completed, you can begin to check the quality of its work. So what's the right way to do it? To do this, you need to run the equipment in test mode. In this case, the sink is carried out in idle mode without dishes. During such a check, it is necessary to track how quickly the water will be filled and drained. Also be sure to check all joints for leaks.
If the installation of the dishwasher in the pencil case was carried out correctly, the equipment will work properly.
Tips & Tricks
What should I pay attention to first? There are some useful tips that will allow you to properly connect the dishwasher and extend its life. Consider them in more detail:
- Mounting the drain of the dishwasher into the sink, although it facilitates the process of connecting equipment, is extremely unsafe. The fact is that the water outlet can fall out of the sink at any time, which will lead to unpleasant consequences.
- Dishwashers from Electrolux are extremely demanding in terms of installation conditions. The permissible tilt of the equipment in one direction or another does not exceed 2 degrees. Therefore, before starting the dishwasher, be sure to check this indicator using the building level.
- When buying a dishwasher model from Siemens, be sure to pay attention to the dimensions of the case. It is better to compare them with the dimensions of your kitchen set. The problem is that Siemens often disregards generally accepted technical standards and produces equipment of non-standard sizes, as a result of which certain difficulties arise when installing equipment.
- Under no circumstances should the ground contact be connected to gas and water pipes. The only option for connecting the ground is to a special bus of the apartment panel.
- The maximum air gap between the back wall of the appliance and the wall is 5 cm. This distance is sufficient for normal air circulation.
- Included with the equipment is a visual diagram and connection rules. You should rely on it, since the operating conditions of the equipment in each case are purely individual.
- It is not recommended to use surge protectors and extension cords to connect the dishwasher, as these elements often cause short circuits and fires. If it is not possible to implement another option for supplying power, it is recommended to make an electrical extension cord yourself. But this connection method is used only as an exception.
- When installing a freestanding dishwasher next to a refrigerator, stove or oven, it is recommended that each type of appliance be connected to a separate line from the junction box. This will avoid overloads from installing all devices in one outlet.
Embedded equipment
What is it and what is its speci alty? Many today prefer to install the dishwasher under the sink or in a niche in the furniture. The advantage of built-in kitchen equipment is its invisibility. Most often, multifunctional devices are hidden behind furniture facades. To determine which cabinets are suitable for installing a dishwasher, you should use a construction tape measure.
The size of the dishwasher can be determined using the information posted on the official website of the manufacturer or the store that sells the equipment. Most manufacturers, when developing their models, are guided by parameters such as human height and furniture size. For example, most dishwashers from well-known brands have dimensions of 60 cm and 45 cm. The second option is considered compact and has more options for installation in a finished kitchen. As for the functionality, in this regard, compact dishwashers are in no way inferior to wider models.
The length of dishwashers most often ranges from 815 to 875 cm, which corresponds to the average height of kitchen cabinets and tables. Therefore, when selecting equipment, special care must be taken. Just one extra centimeter can spoil the whole composition.
Requirements for installing a dishwasher in a finished set
When installing, it is important to take into account the distance for a comfortable connection of all communications. They should not be pressed against the walls. It should also be borne in mind that if necessary, you can put an additional electrical cable, butthe location of the pipes in the finished kitchen is unlikely to be changed. Therefore, if at least one of the connection conditions is not met, you should refuse to purchase the selected model.
Conclusion
In this review, we examined in detail how the dishwasher is installed. When using the instructions for connecting all the necessary communications, this procedure can be performed independently. It is important to correctly determine the installation location of the equipment and ensure proper connection of water supply, drain and electricity. To do this, you will need the appropriate set of materials and tools. After completing all connection work, it is necessary to complete the installation of equipment, achieving minimal deviations during its installation.
