You can install the dishwasher yourself. There is nothing difficult in this. But if you are experiencing this for the first time, then you better prepare well before the box with the unit is brought home.
You must understand where and how you will install. What knowledge and skills do you need to do this. What will be needed from the tools. What problems can you face. What needs to be done in order for the dishwasher you bought and installed yourself to work for a long time and reliably.
Preparing the kitchen for a dishwasher
Start your preparations by choosing a location in the kitchen. The size of the section opening must correspond to the width of the machine box. For example, a built-in dishwasher 45 centimeters wide should freely enter the opening you have chosen and not leave very large gaps. Here you may encounter two options:
- Installation in a new kitchen.
- Installation in an old kitchen.
If the furniture in your kitchen is new and modern, then you should not have problems with installation. All modern kitchen cabinets and cavitiesare standardized and assume the presence of built-in kitchen appliances in them. You don't have to do anything to install a dishwasher.
And if you bought kitchen furniture for a long time, then you may not find suitable ready-made options for installation. So get ready to work a little with a tape measure, hammer, hacksaw and other tools.
Keep in mind that the most common dishwashers on sale are built-in 45 cm and 60 cm wide. Their height may vary. But they are all equipped with sliding legs.
Recommendations for proper installation
Very useful information on how to install a dishwasher can be found in the rules and recommendations from manufacturers. For example, the built-in Bosch dishwasher (45 cm wide) comes with a package of necessary instructions.
Before proceeding with the self-installation, find all available information. Watch a couple of videos on how to install and connect. You must do everything correctly and competently.
Some useful nuances:
- Grounding must be done. This is a mandatory norm.
- The length of the drain hose should not exceed 1.5 meters. Otherwise, the charge pump may quickly fail as a result of the increased load.
- Do not install a dishwasher under the hob.
- Be sure to install a protective metal plate under the countertop. She will protect her fromhot steam and prevent swelling and deformation.
Remember, a mistake can cost you dearly. It will be unpleasant to flood your neighbors with water or get a slight electric shock in the absence of a properly made ground. Be careful.
Tools and materials
To install a dishwasher, you will need the following set of tools:
- Crosshead screwdriver.
- Adjustable wrench.
- Knife.
- Drill.
- Cutters.
- Building level.
From the materials, prepare the following:
- Brass tee for pressure water hose connection.
- Tow for sealing.
- Ball valve.
- Clamps.
If you need to increase the length of the pipelines, prepare everything you need in advance.
It is recommended to use tow to seal threaded pipe connections. It is more reliable and durable than a rubber fum tape.
Installing a dishwasher in the kitchen section
Before you install the dishwasher, you need to measure the opening again. Make sure the machine body fits freely into the section you have prepared. All built-in dishwashers - 45 cm and 60 cm - must have a small gap between the walls. It is also needed for normal air ventilation after machine operation.
Remove the back wall in the niche. There must be free space for placing hoses andwires. Check the presence of the protective plate under the tabletop. If it is not there, then install it.
After that, insert the machine body into the niche and adjust the retractable legs so that the dishwasher box is horizontal to the ground. To do this, use the building level. This is mandatory so that the dishwasher (60) does not fail prematurely. Embedded appliances will then easily fall into place.
Determine in advance the places for fixing the screws to fix the machine body. If necessary, drill small holes. They are useful for ease of entry of the self-tapping screw into the furniture body. Or use a screwdriver.
Advice when connecting hydraulics
All dishwashers have the same hydraulic connection. For example, a 60 cm built-in dishwasher is connected in the same way as a 45 cm wide dishwasher. Here are some tips:
- The standard length of the drain hose is usually more than enough. If the machine will be located far from the entry point to the sewer, then you will have to additionally make the installation of the sewer pipeline closer to the machine.
- Use special plumbing sealant to seal joints.
- To work with a pressure hose, you will need certain skills. If you have never done this before, then it is better to invite a specialist. This will ensure you quality and reliability.
- If you need to additionally fix the hoses on the wall, then use special anchor clamps. Fasten the desired number of clamps inwall and connect the hoses to them. You will need a puncher to fix it in the wall.
Installation of hydraulic hoses
Connecting the drain hose is easy enough. To do this, you just need to insert it into a special hole on the siphon. If the diameter of the siphon inlet is much larger than the diameter of the drain hose, use special rubber adapters.
Installation sequence of pressure hose:
- Turn off the water pressure in the kitchen.
- Disconnect any pressure hose from the water faucet.
- Install a brass tee in its place.
- Connect the faucet pressure hose to the tee.
- Put a ball valve on the free outlet of the tee.
- Connect the pressure hose of the dishwasher to the faucet.
- Turn on the water and check all connections are sealed.
This plumbing sequence is suitable for machines of any size. A 60 cm wide built-in dishwasher will be installed in the same way as a 45 cm wide machine.
Power connection
Attention! Carry out all electrical installation work with the mains power off. Check the position of the switch on the machine. Use an electrical probe to be sure.
Use special plastic plugs to connect electrical wires. They are usually included in the package.
Power connection sequence:
- Unscrew the locks of the wiring cover on the back of the machine.
- Connect the wires. Be sure to connect the ground wire.
- Put on protective plastic caps. Plain duct tape will not work.
- Reinstall the wiring cover.
Everything. You have fully connected the dishwasher. Now slide it into the furniture niche and fix it. Turn on electricity and water. Check functionality. You should be fine.
