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Installation of a dishwasher Electrolux independently

Installation of a dishwasherThe current prices of many buyers' dishwashers are simply discouraging, and if you think about the fact that you still have to pay the master for the installation, it becomes really sad. There is a way out. It is not so simple, but it is a chance to prove itself. You can install the dishwasher Electrolux on your own. Only you need to do everything correctly so as not to spoil the equipment and not lose the guarantee. Ask how is this “right”? Read the instructions in this article and everything will become clear.

Site preparation

Novice masters proceed with the installation of the Electrolux dishwasher with a swoop, neglecting the stage of preparation of the place. And then they encounter problems during the installation, which could easily be avoided if the place was properly prepared. Some for some reason think that you need to prepare a place only under built-in dishwasherbut in reality the place should always be taken care of.

First of all, you need to think about how to put your new "home assistant" in such a way that it fits comfortably and is closer to communications. Keep in mind that the distance to the sewer and water pipes should not be more than 3 m, ideally, the smaller the distance, the better. In addition, care must be taken to:

  • under the dishwasher there was a solid and level base;
  • a cold water connection point was established;

If you intend to connect to hot water, make sure that it is allowed by the manufacturer's instructions.

  • a connection point to the sewage system was organized;PMM connection
  • the dishwasher could be powered from a reliable outlet directly or (preferably) through a voltage regulator.

The foundation needs to be taken care of when the floor is completely rotten in your kitchen, and the base sags and creaks. If you have a normal floor, then even if there are small irregularities and differences, it will do. Next, we proceed to the organization of an outlet for supplying cold water. At this stage, it is enough to make sure that the tee tap will fit under the sink between the tap to the mixer and the pipe with cold water, and the hose from the dishwasher will easily reach there. We will describe the process of installing the crane a bit later.

Next, check the distance from the siphon to the installation site of the dishwasher. The hose for draining the waste water will be connected to the side outlet of the siphon and it is necessary that its length is enough. If the hose is short, you will have to add it, and this is additional trouble. If you have a siphon without a tap, or if the tap is already occupied by a washing machine, you will have to buy a siphon with a free tap or throw a drain hose directly over the edge of the sink, and this is extremely aesthetic.

After that, check the outlet. The socket must be reliable and withstand the rated load created by a large margin dishwasher. It’s better to connect not directly, but through dishwasher stabilizer. This appliance is able to prevent damage to the electronic filling of the dishwasher in the event of a power surge.

The built-in dishwasher should clearly enter the niche. To do this, you need to measure the body of the machine, not forgetting about the protruding parts, and then correlate this size with the dimensions of the niche into which you plan to build the "home assistant". In this case, he hopes for a manufacturer who described the dimensions of his brainchild in the specifications, not necessary.

We will prepare everything you need

To install the Electrolux dishwasher, a small number of tools and accessories are needed. Least of all problems with tools. All you need is a screwdriver, pliers, an adjustable wrench and a building level. With supplies a little harder. Will have to purchase:

  1. FUM-ku, PVC insulating tape, sealant.
  2. Siphon with outlet for connecting the drain hose (fitting).
  3. Трой tee tap in brass or bronze.
  4. Flowing filter with a mesh, so that large debris from the water supply does not get into the dishwasher.
  5. Tee to the sewer pipe (in case if the withdrawal of sewage was not organized in advance).

The list of components is expanding significantly and becoming more expensive if, in advance, as it should be, electrical communications have not been prepared. In the absence of a normal outlet, you must buy:

  • three-core electric cable 2.5, copper (length should be sufficient to reach the shield);
  • moisture resistant socket of the European standard;
  • 16A difavtomat for line protection;
  • voltage stabilizer (optional).

If you need alteration of communications, you will need a punch to prepare the strobe, a screwdriver indicator, wire cutters. In the absence of experience in wiring, it is better to entrust this matter to the master, but do not leave everything as it is. The dishwasher must not be connected to an old power outlet or extension cord; this is dangerous.

Progress

It’s not difficult to install the Electrolux dishwasher with your own hands, especially when everything you need is prepared and the place is carefully chosen. Step by step it will look as follows.

  1. We connect the drain hose. We move the dishwasher closer to the installation site, and then we connect the free end of the drain hose to the drain, after removing the plug. If necessary, you can fix the connection with sealant, but usually it is not required.dishwasher installation
  2. We connect water. Turn off the cold water. We disconnect the tap to the mixer from the metal-plastic pipe of cold water. We connect the crane tee to the flow filter. We fasten the tee crane, not forgetting to isolate the joints of the FUM-coy. On the one hand, we screw the pipe to the tee, and on the other, the tap of the mixer. Only one exit remains free, to which we screw the inlet hose of the dishwasher. We fasten the other end of the hose to the dishwasher.
  3. We are connected to the outlet. Everything is simple here, we insert the plug of the power cord into the outlet, but first you need to push the dishwasher back in place and tighten its legs so that the case stands in level.

That's all, the self-installation of the Electrolux dishwasher is completed. If you are dealing with a built-in dishwasher, you still need to hang the facade on the door. This is a simple matter, since the front part is hung on special mounts without the use of tools. The work is done!

   

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