How to install an Indesit dishwasher

You can install the Indesit dishwasher yourself, without the help of a specialist. It doesn’t matter whether it is a free-standing or built-in model. The algorithm for connecting the device to house communications is similar. Let's figure out how to connect a new dishwasher, what tools are required for this.

Preparatory stage

Before you buy a new dishwasher, you need to decide on a location for it. Freestanding models are usually located to the left or right of the kitchen sink and are simply installed under the countertop. For built-in PMMs, it is necessary to provide a cabinet of suitable dimensions.

It is recommended to plan the installation of the built-in Indesit model immediately when renovating the kitchen. This option would be ideal. It is much more difficult to install a PMM into a ready-made headset. Therefore, draw a sketch in advance, order furniture, not forgetting to provide a separate cabinet for the dishwasher.

Also, on the sketch of the kitchen area, show the connection points to the water supply, sewerage, and electrical networks. This will help you avoid mistakes when planning the placement of kitchen furniture and the dishwasher itself.

It is important to consider the distance of the PMM from communications. The length of the drain hose and power cord for most Indesit models is one and a half meters. Therefore, the machine should be placed in close proximity to an outlet and connection points to water supply and sewerage.

It is worth remembering that it is not recommended to place the dishwasher near old-style electric stoves (the body of which gets very hot), or near washing machines. Such proximity is not beneficial for equipment. It is ideal to place the PMM on the side of the kitchen sink.

Some users prefer to first buy all the household appliances for the kitchen, and only then order furniture based on the size of the appliances. This approach does exist, but it is not entirely convenient for a number of reasons:

• making a kitchen can take several months, and all this time the equipment will need to be stored somewhere;
• to purchase all kitchen appliances at once, you will need a lot of money, which can be difficult for the family budget;
• Even a one-time purchase of all electrical appliances will not guarantee that furniture makers will not make mistakes in size when making a kitchen, so there is no need for unnecessary sacrifices in this case.

Measure the dimensions of the dishwasher you like in the store, give the dimensions to the furniture makers, and after making the kitchen, purchase the PMM.

It is also recommended to do the same with all other kitchen appliances. Even if furniture makers miscalculate somewhere, the problem can always be solved. The main thing is not to forget to leave a reserve. We'll tell you how to correctly calculate the size of the space for a built-in machine.

For example, the dimensions of the built-in Indesit PMM are 450x820x550 mm. When planning what size to make a cabinet for a dishwasher, consider:

• the thickness of the material from which the furniture is made;
• the need to leave a small gap (5-10 mm) between the dishwasher and the cabinet walls;
• height of PMM legs;
• the need to leave space behind the machine to connect the drain and inlet hoses.

So, the width of the cabinet for the dishwasher in our example should be at least 450+20+10=480 mm. This is 10 millimeters for the thickness of the material on both sides, and 5 mm for the gap between the walls and the device.

The height of the cabinet is calculated similarly.The gap should be left only at the top, but at the bottom it is necessary to take into account the height of the PMM legs (for example, 50 mm). We add the thickness of the material 20mm, and we get: 820+5+20+50=895 mm.

Next, we calculate the depth of the niche. The back wall is usually not provided, so the thickness of the material does not need to be taken into account. Need to be sure to leave 80-100 mm free behind the dishwasher for connecting hoses and power cords. We get 550+100=650 mm.

Thus, a cabinet for a built-in Indesit machine with dimensions of 450x820x550 mm must have dimensions of at least 480x895x650 mm. The successful installation of the PMM will depend on the correctness of the calculations. Therefore, approach this issue responsibly.

Collecting tools

When you decide to install a dishwasher yourself, see if you have the tools at home that you will need during the installation process. It is better to collect everything in advance so as not to be distracted during the connection. So, you need to have on hand:

• adjustable wrench;
• slotted and Phillips screwdriver;
• construction tape;
• pliers;
• screwdriver;
• level.

The set of components will depend on whether there was another dishwasher in this place. If yes, then the tee tap for connecting the inlet hose is already built into the pipe. If not, you will have to install it yourself.

List of consumables:

• tee tap for water pipe;
• mesh filter;
• FUM tape;
• set of rubber seals;
• a siphon with at least two outlets (or a tee tap on a sewer pipe);
• plastic clamps.

If you have to make a separate socket for the dishwasher, then you will additionally need a wall hammer, an indicator screwdriver, and the following components:

• socket with moisture protection;
• socket box;
• copper three-core cable;
• difavtomat;
• Voltage regulator;
• cable channel.

It is not recommended to skimp on sockets. You need to buy components of the highest quality possible. A dishwasher is a powerful appliance and puts a considerable load on the network. The use of an extension cord for the PMM is not allowed.

A voltage stabilizer is provided to protect equipment. In principle, you can do without this device. But it’s still better to protect your expensive dishwasher from power surges.

Plumbing, sewerage and electrical communications

To power the PMM, it is necessary to provide a separate outlet. It should be located at a height of 40-50 cm from the floor level, have grounding and moisture protection. If you do not have experience working with the electrical network, then it is better to seek help from a specialist. During installation you will need:

• use a hammer drill to punch the wall;
• install the difavtomat, remove the three-core copper wire from the electrical panel;
• lay the wire in the grooved channel to the location of the socket;
• hollow out a place for a socket box;
• install a socket box, remove the wire;
• connect the socket to the cable.

When working with the electrical network, be sure to follow basic safety rules - turn off the power to the apartment, wear protective gloves.

The vast majority of Indesit dishwashers are connected to cold water. There are models that can be connected to hot water supply, but there are only a few of them. This feature is mentioned in the instructions for the machine.

To connect the dishwasher to the water supply, you must:

• shut off the cold water supply to the apartment;
• install a tee valve at the end of the outlet of the cold water supply pipe;
• install a mesh filter;
• connect the corrugation to the sink faucet to one terminal of the tee, and the PMM inlet hose to the other;
• treat all threaded connections with FUM tape.

The dishwasher is connected to the sewer system last. There are two options:

• connect the PMM drainage hose directly to the sewer pipe;
• bring the drain corrugation to the siphon under the sink.

The best option is to connect the machine to the siphon outlet. If there is an elbow under the sink without a second outlet, replace it. At this point, the installation of the dishwasher will be almost complete.

We connect the unit to all communications

When the hoses are connected to the water supply and sewerage, you can lead them to the dishwasher and place the machine in the place prepared for it. The body must be leveled by adjusting the legs. If the PMM is built-in, then the next stage is hanging the facade.

The built-in machine comes with special fasteners. It is into them that the facade is inserted. Afterwards, the decorative panel is additionally fixed with bolts.

If the Indesit machine is freestanding, then simply slide it under the tabletop and level it. Once you have completed the connection, you can start a test wash cycle. There are also some nuances here. All information on turning on the PMM for the first time is presented in the instructions for the equipment.

The first test run of the PMM is carried out without dishes in the chamber, but with detergent.

During the test cycle, observe how the machine operates. Make sure that water is continuously poured in and circulates smoothly through the system. Check for leaks at the hose connections. If everything is in order, you can put the PMM into operation.

   

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