Installing a built-in dishwasher and installing a facade is a simple job that, if you have instructions, the necessary elements and tools, you can do it yourself. The equipment is installed by connecting it to the water supply, sewerage and power lines. The facade is usually hung at the final stage of work. Until you have installed the overlay, you should not run the dishwasher. After all, a dishwasher can work normally and efficiently only when it is closed on each side. In addition, the facade performs the function of heat and sound insulation. In some cases, the machine is connected only after masking. This happens if it is not possible to connect the equipment before starting work for good reasons, for example, when laying new power lines. In today's article, we will look at how to properly install the facade on this household appliance with our ownhands.
Required materials and tools
In order for the facade to be installed on the dishwasher, you will need: a screwdriver, a drill, an awl, a screwdriver, a tape measure and a pencil. If you don't have a drill, you can do without it. But in this case, the holes for the screws must be drilled in advance.
Another important detail is a special stencil. It looks like a sheet of paper, on which the attachment points are marked. The stencil must be attached to the back of the panel and mark the places where the screws will be screwed.
In addition to the stencil, you will need tape. What tape is recommended to use for work? It is best to use double-sided and prepare a few pieces in advance. With their help, you can try on the facade, instead of immediately putting it on self-tapping screws. After all, if you make a mistake (which is very often the case at this stage), it will be difficult to fix everything.
How to mount the facade?
Installing the facade on a Bosch and Electrolux dishwasher can provide for its own subtleties. Once you have made sure that the entire set of necessary tools and parts is at hand, you have prepared adhesive tape and a stencil, you can proceed with the installation of the panel. Before starting work, be sure to read the instructions for installing the front on the dishwasher Electrolux, Bosch, etc.
Correct size of decorative panel
To find out all indicatorsdimensions, including width, length, thickness and allowances, it is enough to study the manufacturer's instructions. The panel usually has a width similar to the width of the machine itself. But the height is different, depending on the kitchen set. If the length of the facade exceeds the recommended by a few millimeters, there will be nothing to worry about. Just make sure that it does not interfere with opening the door. A good solution is a decorative plinth that covers the bottom of the furniture along the entire set. If the plinth and the trim are in contact, in this case the first one must be cut along the facade.
Fixing the panel
Go to the next stage of work. We strongly recommend that you do not neglect the manufacturer's instructions and create your own options for fixing the panel. Installing the facade on an Ikea dishwasher also requires compliance with all the rules.
What should I use to fix the panel? For this, self-tapping screws are usually used. Their advantage is that, if necessary, the screws can be removed. The lining in this case is immediately removed and changed. If you neglect the screws and use nails, you will not be able to quickly dismantle the panel.
Never put the facade on glue. Since the adhesive is sensitive to heat, it may lose its properties or turn into a stone. Also, don't use tape. It may simply not support the weight of the facade.
Facade installation
Before you begin to install the front, make sure that the dishwasher is level in relation to the kitchen set. If it is tilted even slightly, the panel may not be fixed properly.
Take out the template with marks from the kit and apply it to the inside of the facade. Secure with double sided tape. Mark the attachment points with an awl. Install the brackets with which the door is suspended. Next, remove the set screws and carefully install the decorative panel. Fix with self-tapping screws. Close the door and check for significant gaps. Don't forget the pen. If it is included in the kit, it is screwed with self-tapping screws from the back of the panel.
The package sometimes also includes a rubber apron. Many do not consider it necessary to install it, but since it performs an important protective function, it is still worth fixing it in the place specified by the instructions.
If everything is in order, you can tighten the fasteners. This completes the main work (installing the facade on the dishwasher).
Having installed the panel, do not forget about the side mounts. Pull the top basket out of the dishwasher. From inside the sink, screw a few self-tapping screws into the side walls of the machine.
Helpful tips
When starting work, it is very easy to make a mistake. Therefore, use the tips for quick and high-quality installation:
- Do not try to align everything by eye, be sure to use a ruler or tape measure. This is very important for the overall look of the kitchen.
- Make surethe length of the screws suits you. Make sure that they enter to a sufficient depth, while not deforming the front side of the canvas.
- Be sure to fasten the paper template on all sides. A screwdriver is best for this.
- If you will attach the handle, do not forget to consider its location on the kitchen set according to the instructions.
- It is important to ensure that the machine door does not close during work. To do this, put something heavy on it, such as a stack of books.
- If you have an old kitchen cabinet door as a facade, make sure that the screws do not go into the old holes. Otherwise, the facade will not be fixed well.
Conclusion
So, we figured out how to install the facade on the dishwasher. If you carefully read the instructions and use all the recommendations, the installation of the facade on this household appliance will be carried out quickly and efficiently.
