Proper connection of the dishwasher to the water supply and sewerage system. Do-it-yourself dishwasher installation Connecting the dishwasher

People still have doubts about the need dishwasher, however, this does not apply to those who have already acquired such an assistant. Slowly but surely, this element of the kitchen environment is winning the sympathy of users. It is enough for one person to install a dishwasher and clearly show his friends and acquaintances how practical and economical it is, and several more convinced adherents appear who want to simplify their everyday life. It will be useful for them to learn how to install and connect a dishwasher to the water supply and sewerage system.

What is necessary

To operate the dishwasher you will need:

• electrical connection;
• constant access to running water;
• drain into the sewer.

This can be easily organized if you place the dishwasher at a maximum distance of 2-3 meters from the kitchen sink. Each connection requires preliminary preparation taking into account a number of requirements.

Even at the stage of choosing a specific model, you should clarify the following points that will relate to installation:

• Type of installation (free-standing, built-in);
• Dimensions (width, depth, height);
• Power supply;
• Connection to water supply (cold water only or cold and hot water);
• Availability of leakage protection.

The type of housing, and therefore the installation option, is selected based on the layout of the kitchen. If the dishwasher will be installed in an already equipped kitchen, it is better to choose a free-standing option, because it is not always logical to fence a cabinet for it. If the kitchen is designed from scratch along with the furniture, then preference is given to a built-in machine that will harmoniously fit into a solid kitchen wall.

In terms of installation, this affects two factors: the electrical connection and the water supply. In the case of a built-in model electrical cable It is best to pull directly from the panel without using sockets and a power cable, especially since such units have free access to the terminal blocks inside the device. Water pipe can be brought directly to the installation site and connected to the machine with a short and neat hose.

For a free-standing machine, the only option left is one with an outlet and, if possible, a connection to the water supply and sewerage system that is accessible for maintenance and monitoring.

Power supply

The dishwasher is connected in two ways:

• Separate power line from the meter without using a socket and a power cable with a plug;
• Installation of an outlet near the location of the machine, also connected to a separate line and a machine in the distribution panel.

Whatever method is chosen, grounding must be present. In the absence of high-quality grounding, the manufacturer’s warranty is immediately voided, and significant malfunctions in the operation of the device may occur. Electric shocks and static electricity at the same time, the most unpleasant, but also not the most expensive problem.

It is not advisable to connect the dishwasher on the same line with washing machine, stove or refrigerator. A separate socket with a circuit breaker in the distribution panel should be allocated for it.

If you have access to the terminal block in the dishwasher for direct connection of the power wires, such as in built-in machines, then it is better to use this connection method. If there is no access, only a cable with a plug comes out of the device, then a grounded socket is installed in accordance with the requirements for electrical wiring in the kitchen. Sockets are installed only on walls at a level above the working surface or in a protected place 50 cm above the floor, away from water sources and water and sewer pipes.

Connection to sewerage

There are three options for connecting a dishwasher to the sewer:

• sink drain;
• connection to the sink siphon;
• installation of a separate sewer line to the installation site.

The dishwasher comes with a drainage hose up to one and a half meters long. It is equipped with rubber cuffs at both ends. On one side there is an elbow that connects to the drain of the machine, and on the other there is a direct outlet. If the existing hose is not enough, then replace it with another, longer, but always of the same diameter. The requirements are as follows:

• The total length of the route from the machine to the drain point should not exceed three meters (some manufacturers indicate a maximum of five meters).
• The hose must be laid in a zigzag pattern so that one wave at the top point is not lower than 80 cm, as specified in the instructions for the specific model.
• The release point should not be lower than 50 cm from the floor.
• The hose must not touch the level Wastewater s in the siphon and in sewer pipes.

From these rules it turns out that it is highly undesirable to simply run the hose along the floor and lead it into the outlet sewer pipe at floor level or just slightly above it. Many cars don't have check valve, which would prevent wastewater from entering the machine along the reverse route, so you should get rid of this development of events.

Draining into the sink is inconvenient, since you constantly have to monitor the reliability of the fastening and the position of the hose. From the pressure it can jump off and cause a flood in the kitchen. To hold the hose on the sink, it is placed in a special holder in the shape of a capital letter “g” and clings to the edge like a hook.

Connecting to a siphon implies the presence of an additional fitting on the pipe from the sink drain to the bend of the siphon. There are already ready-made solutions for connecting a dishwasher on sale, moreover, with a built-in check valve in the nut on the fitting.

Required:

• Sink siphon for dishwasher connection
• Hose
• Pliers or pliers
• Slotted screwdriver
• Clamp

Connection:

1. Unscrew the screw in the center of the grate in the drain hole. Remove the old siphon. Remove the hose from the sewer pipe connection.
2. Install a new siphon. Connect to the sewer and screw to the sink drain.
3. Unscrew the clamping nut from the additional fitting and remove the O-ring.
4. First put a nut on the drainage hose from the machine, and then an o-ring, thinning towards the edge. Insert the hose into the siphon fitting and tighten with the nut.
5. Lay the hose so that a zigzag is formed from the machine up to 80 cm, then down to 50 cm and then to the siphon.

To secure the drain hose, many dishwasher models have a clip on the back panel, just at the required level. The only disadvantage of this method is the dependence on the cleanliness of the siphon under the sink and the increased noise of the drainage.

The third option is to lay an additional sewer line to the installation site. For stationary models and especially built-in solutions, this will be an ideal solution, largely due to the ability to make the drain silent.

Required:

• PVC pipe with a diameter of 40 mm (tee, elbow and even sections along the distance from the insertion point to the machine, and a section for lifting by 50 cm), sealing rings;
• Cuff for connecting a pipe with a diameter similar to a machine hose;
• Wall fasteners for PVC pipes;
• Hammer;
• Level.

Connection order:

1. At the connection point sewer drain Replace the sink elbow with a tee. From the tee, lay the pipe to the installation location of the dishwasher.
2. Fix the pipe along the entire route every 50-60 cm to the wall with a mandatory slope of 2-3 degrees or 3-4 mm for each meter of pipe.
3. At the end of the route, connect a 90° elbow and a 30 cm long pipe so that the outlet is ultimately raised 50 cm above the floor level. Insert a cuff into the outlet hole to connect the drainage hose.
4. Connect the hose with an elbow to the drain of the machine and, securing it to the clip located on the body of the device, lower it and insert it into the cuff of the drain hole.

Connection to water supply

The hose from the dishwasher can be connected to the sink faucet, but you should constantly monitor the connection in case of leakage. It is better to connect the machine to the water pipe directly. All work should be carried out only after the access to water at the entrance to the apartment is blocked.

For any connection method, you should install a coarse filter to protect the dishwasher from debris in the water. If this is not done, then over time the nozzles inside the chamber will fail.

If the standard hose is long enough, you can connect it using a tee to the mixer switching point. In this case, the hose from the mixer is unscrewed from the pipe and a tee is inserted between them. Screw a ball valve, a filter, and then a hose for supplying water to the dishwasher to the free outlet of the tee.

If the water supply is laid at a distance from the installation site, then extend the hose, but by a maximum of 5 meters, or lay a separate pipe branch and make the connection directly behind the machine or to the side of it. However, the second method requires the availability of a tool for working with the type of pipes used for wiring, and the appropriate skills.

If the water pipe passes past the installation site of the machine, then it is easier to cut into it and install a tee.

For steel pipes use a crimp clamp with a pipe to connect the dishwasher. The clamp consists of two parts; the pipe is clamped between them through a special rubber seal, which has a hole. It should be oriented upwards or towards the machine, and the pipe on one of the clamp halves should be positioned above the hole in the seal. Once the clamp is on and tightened with bolts, use a drill and a metal drill to drill a hole in the pipe. The tee obtained in this way is perfect for connecting shut-off valves– ball valve, filter and hose from the dishwasher.

For metal-plastic it is even simpler. It is enough to find scissors for metal-plastic and reamers for calibrating the internal diameter. Before work, be sure to check that the input cold water valve closed:

1. Cut a section of pipe approximately 3 cm near the installation site of the machine. Cutting must be done strictly at an angle of 90°.
2. Clean and calibrate both ends of the pipe with a reamer and place American fittings on the pipe.
3. Connect both ends of the pipe to the tee.
4. Connect a ball valve, a filter and a hose from the dishwasher to the free outlet of the tee.

Most dishwasher models are designed to connect only cold water. However, to save the life of the heating elements and overall energy costs, it is possible to connect a hot water supply. The connection is made in the same way as in the case of cold water.

However, if the machine has two inputs, but only cold water will be connected, then the second input should also be connected to cold water, and not left with a plug. There are special Y-shaped hoses available for sale just for this case.

Examination

When all communications are connected, install the machine in the designated place and check that all legs are adjusted as necessary. The machine is leveled strictly and without distortions; when you press on all corners in order, there should be no rolling of the dishwasher from side to side.

Even at the unpacking stage, you should read the instructions about the presence of transport stops and latches that must be removed before the first start.

As soon as all previous work is completed, the dishwasher starts in idle mode, but using detergents. This checks the reliability of all connections and at the same time cleans the inner surface of the camera and all components from factory grease and possible contaminants obtained during assembly.

Connecting any dishwasher is not a difficult task, the main thing is to carefully read the instructions and do everything slowly. It is a little inconvenient to connect floor-standing machines due to the fact that you need to climb behind the back wall of the case and poke around there, connecting the hoses to the water supply and sewerage. Connecting a tabletop dishwasher, in this sense, is much simpler. Let's see how it's done.

What will be required for installation?

The composition of the components required for installing a dishwasher will depend on the degree of preparedness of communications in the kitchen. If you already had a dishwasher before, connected a tee tap and a siphon with an outlet for the drain hose, then you will need a minimum of components. If communications are not prepared, then you will need to purchase:

• flow filter for ¾ inch thread;
• tee tap for the same thread;
• siphon with outlet (fitting);
• any winding;
• a couple of clamps.

If you wish, you can buy and install a fine filter, but in the future it will have to be changed or cleaned once every three months, and maybe more often.

The tools you need to take are a screwdriver, pliers and a small adjustable wrench. In addition, you need to pay attention to the location self-installation dishwasher. There should be enough space on the table or cabinet for the dishwasher to stand level and for the hoses to reach the connection points.

Installation process

If we do not have communications organized for the dishwasher, we cannot begin the connection process, so we will put our dishwasher aside for now, and we ourselves will deal with the connection points to the water supply and sewerage. Let's start with the sewer. Inspect your siphon, which is installed under the kitchen sink. If it has a side fitting for connecting the drain hose, then everything is fine. But if you have an old siphon without a fitting, you will have to change it to a more suitable one. Let's do the following:

• we will purchase a new siphon with two fittings, let the additional fitting be in a plugged state, it will come in handy over time;
• unscrew and put aside the old siphon;
• We assemble and connect the new siphon.

Make sure the new siphon is securely screwed on. All rubber gaskets must be in place, otherwise the siphon will leak water. There is no need to remove the plugs yet. Next, let's deal with the connection point to the water supply.

1. We turn off the cold water riser and drain the water from the pipes by opening the faucet tap in the kitchen.
2. At the place where the mixer outlet hose connects to the cold water pipe, unscrew the nuts and disconnect the hose and pipe.
3. We connect the flow filter to the tap with a tee, winding the connection correctly (against the thread). The filter is screwed to the shut-off free outlet of the tee valve.
4. Screw it on plastic pipe to one outlet of the tee tap, and screw the hose to the other. We wrap up the joints. The outlet that is closed by the tap must remain free. The tap on the tee must be closed.
5. Turn on the water and make sure that the connection is not leaking.

Well, we've sorted out the preparations. At the next stage, we proceed directly to connecting with our own hands. The most critical stage of work is the process of connecting to the water supply and sewerage system. We bring the inlet hose end to the tee tap, screw it to the free outlet, not forgetting to rewind the thread. We bring the end of the drain hose to the siphon and connect it to the outlet. If the connection seems unreliable, install a pre-prepared clamp.

The last thing you need to do is open the water flowing into the inlet hose and connect the desktop machine to the outlet. If there are no leaks anywhere, you can start a test run of the machine. If you need to connect the machine quickly for a test run, you can simply throw the drain hose into the sink. It doesn't look aesthetically pleasing, but the dishwasher will work just as well.

In conclusion, we note that connecting a countertop dishwasher is not much different from connecting any other dishwashing unit. The only difference is that doing this is much more convenient, because the body of this equipment is compact and easy to move. Happy installation!

Correct operation of the dishwasher depends not only on the quality of spare parts and assembly. The uninterrupted functioning and normal performance of the unit’s main tasks is influenced by correct connection dishwasher to communications. Do you want to do this work yourself, but you doubt that everything will work out?

We will help you realize your plans. The article describes in detail the stages of installing equipment, connecting an outlet, supplying water and arranging a drainage system. In order not to encounter an accident, leakage or quick repair, you need to adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendations indicated in the instructions.

The sooner you think about purchasing equipment, the less hassle you will have with further improvement of your kitchen.

The ideal option is a comprehensive renovation, including:

• drafting;
• laying water supply and sewerage pipes;
• conducting separate power lines for powerful units;
• decoration of the premises;
• installation of furniture and equipment.

In this case, the risks that there is not enough niche for the dishwasher or its dimensions are not suitable are reduced to zero. Walls with exposed connectors for connections look neat, and safety requirements are met.

A modern kitchen is a room filled with big amount large and small household appliances. Drawing up a project helps to correctly position both the devices themselves and the connection points - sockets

The installation location depends on the type of machine and, accordingly, on the method of its installation.

All devices are usually divided into two categories:

• freestanding, portable, representing a mobile unit;
• built-in, stationary, for installation of which a cabinet is required.

For correct installation dishwasher size also has great importance. There is a subcategory with reduced dimensions.

Among them there are both free-standing devices designed for installation on a countertop or in a cabinet niche, as well as built-in ones.

Dishwasher placement options:

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• the dimensions of the built-in cabinet must correspond to the dimensions of the dishwasher body; for comparison, you need to check the diagrams provided by the manufacturer;
• be sure to use the protective devices that are included in the kit - a metal strip to strengthen the tabletop, a vapor barrier film;
• To level the body, twist the legs, usually there are three of them - two are in the front and one is in the back;
• do not forget to insert the side bushings and secure the body with self-tapping screws;
• Fix decorative panels strictly according to templates or stencils, which are also included in the delivery set.

Dishwashers different manufacturers may have design differences, so you should rely only on the instructions for the specific model.

The document clearly outlines how to properly install the dishwasher, in what order the installation and connection of communications should be carried out.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

The nuances of connecting hoses to pipes are discussed in the following video:

Detailed instructions for hanging the facade:

Providing power to the dishwasher is discussed in the following story:

At first glance, all the steps to install a dishwasher seem simple and do not require special skills. However, during the installation or connection process questions often arise, so you can only rely on own strength no need.

If you have no experience in such work, enlist the support of specialists. This will be especially necessary where it is necessary to comply with safety requirements.

Modern built-in kitchen appliances are designed for do-it-yourself installation, so washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators and ovens are included detailed instructions, diagrams, templates, sets of fasteners.

But first you need to prepare the place, pay attention to the issue of supplying communications, and think through every single nuance of connection.

To make it easier for you to understand the rules for installing a dishwasher, in this article we have provided step-by-step instructions, where each stage of work is discussed in detail. With this guide, installing a built-in dishwasher will be quick and easy.

There are two options for installing a dishwasher: yourself and with the help of specialists. In the first case, you risk connecting the car incorrectly; in the second, you will have to part with part of the family budget.

Sometimes the skills of one craftsman are not enough; you have to call a team of specialists: a furniture assembler, a plumber and an electrician.

Installation services for built-in equipment are offered by companies that sell them. For a certain fee, a universal master comes at the appointed time, carries out all the connection work and checks the serviceability of the machine.

However, if you carefully study the installation instructions, think about connecting hoses, find or install an additional outlet, you can save money and acquire new skills by doing everything yourself.

Choosing a location based on size

An important step is choosing a location for installation. For the built-in model, furniture modules of the first level are suitable, that is, cabinets standing on the floor.