How to connect a dishwasher with your own hands

In the article we will tell you how to connect the dishwasher with your own hands, what tools you will need for work. After all, before you pull out the shining dishes from the bunker, you need to properly install the equipment.

Independent organization of work

Dishwashers can be compact (desktop), built-in and freestanding. All stand-alone models (compact and full-size) connect in the same way. For built-in PMMs, the only difference is the installation method. The machine is placed in a cabinet or niche, additionally attached to the walls.

Has the equipment been delivered to your home? Shake the packaging lightly to find out the safety of the machine. There should be nothing to click, creak, roll.

When connecting dishwashers “Siemens”, “Hans” (Hansa), “Indesit”, first of all, look at the instructions. Consider a place for installation in the kitchen. If you did not provide a cabinet for appliances in the headset in advance, then choose a place near the sink.

Experts do not recommend extending the inlet and drain hose. This puts a strain on the pump and increases the chance of leakage.

You can start preparing tools and parts.

Tools and accessories

What you need to connect to the water supply and sewerage:

  1. A brass tee is considered the most reliable. It is desirable that a shut-off valve is attached to it. The faucet can be purchased separately.
  2. Siphon with two outlets to connect the washing machine and dishwasher at the same time.
  3. Fum-tape for sealing joints.
  4. Clamps for strengthening the connected hoses.
  5. Gaskets.

From tools:

  • slotted and cross screwdrivers;
  • wrench;
  • nippers;
  • level.

To supply electricity:

  • moisture resistant socket;
  • Voltage regulator;
  • diff machine

To install the fasteners you will need a drill and bolts.

You also need to take into account some features of individual brands:

  1. Bosch has a sensitive inlet valve, so be sure to connect a flow filter.
  2. Siemens dishwashers are demanding on fixtures.
  3. “Electrolux” do not tolerate tilt to the side even a few degrees.

How is the PMM connected correctly? It is important to follow the sequence:

  • first, the connection is made to the drain;
  • then to the plumbing;
  • to the mains.

After that, a test run is carried out. Then the built-in appliances are installed in place.

Plum organization

Start by installing a siphon. To connect the dishwasher and washing machine together, connect a siphon with two outlets. Once everything is ready, connect the end of the hose and the spout of the siphon. Secure the connection with a clamp.

Do not forget:

  • Create a kink at the junction with the fitting. This will help prevent sewage from returning back to the bunker.
  • Create a knee at the bottom that will help avoid bad odors.

Important! The length of the drain hose should not exceed 1,5-2 meters.

Working with plumbing

Decide which water supply your machine model is connected to. It can be only cold or both hot and cold water supply.

Sequence of work:

  • Shut off the water supply.
  • Disconnect the mixer hose from the water supply.
  • Install a brass or bronze tee.
  • Connect a mixer to one outlet.
  • Install a flow filter on the other outlet, and then a dishwasher hose.
  • Seal the joints with a “fumka” by winding the tape 10-15 times along the thread.

Some users want to save electricity by connecting the PMM to hot water. But this can be dangerous. In addition, the hot stream is supplied with rust impurities and small debris.

Models that are specially equipped to work with hot water supply have a special hose included. It is resistant to high temperatures.

Network connection

In old houses, wiring and sockets are not prepared for the use of powerful equipment. Want to extend the life of your dishwasher? Then organize the correct wiring. It is difficult to cope with such work on your own. It is better to contact a professional electrician.

What work needs to be done:

  • make a hole in the wall;
  • lay a three-core copper wire;
  • organize a moisture-resistant European-type socket with grounding;
  • connect through difavtomat.

You need to be very careful when connecting the dishwasher and oven. Some build dishwashers under the hob.

Prohibited:

  1. Connect equipment through tees, carrying, extension cords.
  2. Position the socket above 45 cm from the floor.
  3. Connect the PMM plug to the same socket with the stove.

It remains to run a test wash, and you can load the dishes. This video will help you connect PMM:

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