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Were you going to install the equipment under the countertop, but the height of the case does not allow? This happens if the device is built into an unprepared headset. In this case, you can remove the top cover of the dishwasher. How to do it right at home, read below.
How to choose the right installation location
If you want to save space and build your washer under your countertop, measure the height of the PMM and the distance from the floor to the countertop.
It happens that the height of the dishwasher is equal to the kitchen work surface. Then the only way out is to remove the top of the dishwasher. Then the body will be 2-3 cm lower, and you can fit it into the intended place.
Unfortunately, not all freestanding models have a removable top. Embedded PMM will not need this, they are already produced without panels. Therefore, carefully consider the choice of technology.
If you have not yet decided on a choice, it is better to buy a built-in model. You can remove the top of a freestanding dishwasher, but then you have to isolate the internal parts that may be affected by moisture.
Is the table top too low? Try adjusting or increasing the headset feet.
Is it possible to dismantle the lid of the dishwasher
Is the panel removable in dishwashers Bosch, Siemens, Whirlpool, how to do it? In most cases, fasteners are located at the rear wall. If you need to repair the model, then you need to turn off all communications and deploy it with the back side.
- Unplug the dishwasher.
- Close the inlet valve.
- Disconnect the inlet hose from the equipment.
- Open the clamp and disconnect the drain hose from the siphon (sewer).
Turn the device with the back wall towards you. In Bosch, Siemens, Whirlpool, the panel is fastened with latches located in the upper part of the case. Press them down with both hands. If you can’t press hard, use a screwdriver, but don’t damage the plastic parts.
Go around the PMM and stand at the door of the bunker. Pull the cover towards you and remove.
Dishwashers Indesit and Hotpoint Ariston received bolts that need to be unscrewed.
- Go to the back of the dishwasher.
- There are two bolts on the top.
- Unscrew them with a screwdriver.
- Pull the panel towards you.
The work is over. It remains to install the equipment in a niche under the countertop.
Keep in mind: if the manufacturer provides for dismantling during installation, then everything is in order. Otherwise it will void the warranty.
How long is the dishwasher warranty?Read the previous post.
In Veko machines, the disassembly process is similar to the Indesit option. There can also only be two screws here. But there are models where you first need to remove the back.
- Arm yourself with a Phillips screwdriver.
- Loosen the five screws around the perimeter.
- Remove the damper.
- Now remove the two screws from the top.
- Pull the cover towards you.
That’s all. The disassembly principle is similar for all PMM brands. We recommend that you carefully study the operating instructions for household appliances before starting dismantling, so as not to lose the warranty by mistake.
Cover the exposed part with insulating material to avoid electric shock and moisture.
If there are no fasteners or bolts at the rear wall, then the cover is not removed. Therefore, before buying, consider installation options. There is no place to place the car separately? Then choose a model that fits into the allotted niche.
An illustrative example will help to quickly dismantle: