To buy household appliances is half the battle. It is important to know how to properly install. If you want to save on the services of a master, we will tell you how the installation of the Electrolux dishwasher proceeds. You will learn the details of doing the work yourself, which you will not find in the instructions.
Installation Features
First, determine the size of the dishwasher. If you have a small family, then feel free to choose the compact option for 6-8 sets of dishes. When embedding the PMM "Electrolux" in the finished headset, it is important to choose the right place:
- Compact model. It fits perfectly under the sink, you just have to install a special siphon. Proximity to communications is a big plus. Also, the machine can be placed on the countertop, because its dimensions are not more than a microwave oven.
- Built-in narrow PMM. It fits in one of the cabinets of the kitchen set. It is advisable to choose a place to the right or left of the sink. If you buy appliances and order a new kitchen, then a dishwasher cabinet is provided in advance.
- Freestanding model. Arrange in a convenient place. You can push the cabinets and install equipment or put in a free corner.
It is important that the Electrolux brand dishwasher is positioned evenly. The slope in one of the sides should not exceed two degrees.
You can redo the cabinet yourself in the headset. To do this, remove the door from the hinges, remove all the shelves and the rear panel. Or make holes for the hoses in the side wall.
How to avoid loss of warranty
Before installing the machine yourself, carefully read the instructions. Each manufacturer indicates the permissible standards for connecting equipment. Most dishwashers must not be connected to hot water. This leads to damage to hoses and filters.
If the PMM breaks down due to connection to a hot water supply system, then you can not count on warranty repairs.
Another dangerous point is the connection to the mains. It is forbidden to connect powerful equipment to ordinary old outlets without a voltage stabilizer, as well as to be plugged into a single outlet with an electric stove.
It is not recommended to use tees and extension cords.
Wiring
If your network is not prepared - call a specialist, do not deal with electricity yourself. What works are coming:
- Strobing the wall. A perforator prepares a groove where a three-core copper wire is laid.
- Installation of the euro outlet. Since the cord at the PMM is quite short, it is recommended to place the outlet at a level of 45 cm from the floor. It must be moisture resistant and grounded.
- Connecting a 16A difiltomat. It provides stable operation of the equipment.
The electrical part is mounted. Continue to work on your own.
Connection and placement of the dishwasher
Before starting work, prepare the components:
- Siphon with two to three drainage systems. Additional fittings are useful for connecting other devices. As unnecessary, one fitting can be closed with a plug.
- Tee made of brass, bronze or metal. ¾ inch thread. If there is no stopcock on the tee, then buy it separately.
- Filter. It is installed to purify water from impurities.
- Hoses of required length, if standard is not enough.
- Fumku. Fum tape of high-quality waterproofing compounds.
Of the tools you need an adjustable wrench, pliers, a screwdriver.
Proceed in the correct sequence. First you need to connect the drain, then plumbing and power. Judge for yourself what is more convenient for you: immediately connect all the exits and install the dishwasher in a cupboard or place it in place, and then start connecting.
Work with the drain
Secure the drain hose to the siphon outlet. At the top, it must bend so that the drain water does not fall into the PMM bunker. The bottom bend (which comes from the machine) should be short and deep.
Water connection
Have you already decided which water supply to connect to? Read about hot water connection in our article. First shut off the shutoff valve. Remove the kitchen faucet and old insulation from the water outlet. Install the brass tee. Connect the mixer, coarse filter, dishwasher hose to the outputs (it is possible through the connecting pipe - henka). All connections are carefully insulated with a fum-fly (wrap at least 10 times along the thread).
Additionally install a ball valve if it is not on the tee.
It remains to connect the plug to the outlet. Now you can carry out a test run and check the dishwasher in action. Open the stopcock and test run the PMM without dishes. See that there is no leak.
It’s easy to connect the Electrolux dishwasher yourself. The main thing is to act consistently and follow the instructions. A video on the topic will help you: