Installing an Electrolux dishwasher yourself

Installation of an Electrodyx dishwasher The current prices for dishwashers are simply discouraging for many buyers, and if you think about the fact that you will still need to pay a technician for installation, it becomes quite sad. There is a way out. It's not that simple, but it's a chance to prove yourself. You can install the Electrolux dishwasher yourself. You just need to do everything correctly so as not to damage the equipment and not lose the warranty. Ask how is this “correct”? Read the instructions contained in this article and everything will become clear.

Preparing the site

Novice craftsmen begin to install the Electrolux dishwasher at once, neglecting the stage of preparing the place. And then they encounter problems during the installation that could easily have been avoided if the site had been properly prepared. For some reason, some people think that you only need to prepare a place for built-in dishwasher, but in reality the place should always be taken care of.

First of all, you need to think about how to position your new “home assistant” so that she is placed comfortably and is closer to communications. Keep in mind that the distance to sewer and water pipes should not be more than 3 m; ideally, the shorter the distance, the better. In addition, care must be taken to:

there was a solid and level base under the dishwasher;
a connection point to cold water was organized;

If you are going to connect to hot water, make sure that this is allowed in the manufacturer's instructions.

a connection point to the sewerage system was organized;
The dishwasher could be powered from a reliable outlet directly or (preferably) through a voltage stabilizer.

You need to take care of the base when your kitchen floor is completely rotten, and the base bends and creaks a lot. If you have a regular floor, then even if there are small irregularities and differences, it will be suitable. Next we move on to organizing a drain for cold water supply. At this stage, it is enough to make sure that the tee tap will fit under the sink between the outlet for the mixer and the cold water pipe, and the hose from the dishwasher will reach there without any problems. We will describe the process of installing the faucet a little later.

Next, check the distance from the siphon to the installation location of the dishwasher. The hose for draining waste water will be connected to the side outlet of the siphon and it must be long enough. If the hose is short, you will have to extend it, which is an additional hassle. If you have a siphon installed without an outlet, or the outlet is already occupied by the washing machine, you will have to buy a siphon with a free outlet or throw the drain hose directly over the edge of the sink, and this is extremely unsightly.

After that, we check the socket. The socket must be reliable and withstand the rated load created by the dishwasher with a large margin. It is better to connect not directly, but through dishwasher stabilizer. This device can prevent damage to the dishwasher's electronics in the event of a power surge.

The built-in dishwasher must fit clearly into 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, there is no need to rely on the manufacturer, who described the dimensions of his brainchild in the characteristics.

We will prepare everything you need

To install an Electrolux dishwasher, you need a small number of tools and components. Least problems with tools. All you need is a screwdriver, pliers, an adjustable wrench and a building level. Consumables are a little more difficult. You will have to purchase:

FUM-ku, PVC insulating tape, sealant.
Siphon with outlet for connecting the drain hose (fitting).
¾ tee tap made of brass or bronze.
Flow-through filter with a mesh to prevent large debris from the water supply from getting into the dishwasher.
Tee to the sewer pipe (if the sewerage outlet was not arranged in advance).

The list of components expands significantly and becomes more expensive if electrical communications have not been properly prepared in advance. If you don’t have a normal outlet, you need to buy:

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

If alteration of communications is required, you will need a hammer drill to prepare the grooves, an indicator screwdriver, and wire cutters. If you have no experience working with electrical wiring, it is better to entrust this matter to a specialist, but do not leave everything as is. The dishwasher should not be connected to an old outlet or extension cord, this is dangerous.

Work progress

Installing an Electrolux dishwasher with your own hands is not difficult, especially when everything you need is prepared and the location is carefully chosen. Step by step it will look like this.

Connect the drain hose.We move the dishwasher closer to the installation site, and then connect the free end of the drain hose to the sewer outlet, having first removed the plug. If necessary, you can secure the connection with sealant, but usually this is not required.
We turn on the water. Turn off the cold water. Disconnect the tap to the mixer from the metal-plastic cold water pipe. We connect the tap-tee with the flow filter. We screw on the tee tap, not forgetting to insulate the joints with the FUM-coy. On one side we screw the pipe to the tee, and on the other the mixer outlet. One exit remains free, to which we screw the dishwasher inlet hose. We screw the other end of the hose to the dishwasher.
We connect to the outlet. Everything is simple here, we insert the power cord plug into the socket, but first you need to push the dishwasher into place and twist its legs so that the body is level.

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