Well, when the design of the kitchen provides a place for equipment. But most often we have to install appliances in an already equipped kitchen. Where to find a place for a large dishwasher? Indeed, in addition to accommodation, it must be connected to communications. In this article, we will reveal the secrets of how to install a dishwasher under the counter with our own hands.
Nuances of mounting PMM
If your kitchen already has furniture, the best place to place a dishwasher is under the countertop. For these purposes, it is better not to choose large freestanding machines. The width of their body - from 60 cm; large enough to fit compactly in a designated place.
Ideal option - built-in dishwashers. The width of the models does not exceed 45 cm. Most built-in PMMs are equipped with legs-wheels, which are height-adjustable and conveniently slide into a niche.
Manufacturers "Bosch", "Siemens", "Electrolux" produce not only narrow models, but also compact ones. The equipment can be installed under the sink, countertop or on the table.
An important point! You must consider the location of the communications. It is recommended to place the dishwasher to the right or left of the sink.
You have decided on the choice of place. If there is a cabinet in a niche, then you just need to dismantle it, making room for equipment:
- remove the cabinet door from the hinges and set aside;
- remove all the shelves and the back wall, leaving free space;
- remove the bottom panel.
If you can’t remove the back wall, you can make holes in the side panels for the outlet of the hoses. Many furniture manufacturers pre-plan niches for dishwashers, so they are slightly larger in size than the appliance itself.
Built-in machines are equipped with special mounts. Therefore, with how to fix the technology in a niche, there will be no difficulties.
Preparation for installation
Before embedding the PMM, prepare the necessary tools and parts. Consider what may be needed during installation. How far is the outlet - you may have to conduct a separate cable. And also think about how to protect the countertop from steam, what material will be needed for this. Here is a sample list:
- European type socket, moisture resistant;
- three-core copper wire for wiring;
- difavtomat;
- brass tee with tap;
- fum tape for sealing;
- clamps and gaskets;
- siphon with two to three leads.
So you can connect not only a dishwasher, but also a washing machine.
Instruments:
- adjustable wrench for tightening nuts;
- pliers for working with fasteners;
- slotted and Phillips screwdrivers;
- roulette and level;
- drill for making new holes.
Components are ready, it remains to install the equipment in place.
Work stages
First, the wiring is arranged and the outlet is displayed. For this work, it is better to invite an electrician. The moisture-proof outlet should be no higher than 45 cm from the floor, since the PMM power cord is short. A groove is prepared in the wall, a copper wire is laid, a difavtomat is installed. We wrote more about this in the article "How to connect a dishwasher."
If the countertop is above the cupboard, and you have already dismantled the shelves, then install a dishwasher. There are two options:
- Connect the communications, and then integrate the machine.
- Place the PMM in a niche, and then connect the hoses and electricity.
Many users are interested in what is placed between the countertop and the dishwasher. To protect the wood from moisture, a metal sheet must be attached to the inside of the countertop. Then do this:
- connect the intake hose to the outlet of the tee;
- connect the drain hose to the siphon;
- seal the joints with fum tape;
- Plug in the power outlet.
Push the equipment into a niche. To protect the machine from additional vibrations, fasten the holders to the cabinet walls. Separately, you can order the front panel to completely hide the dishwasher in the headset. Some models have fasteners for hanging the door or a remote control panel, which is also convenient.
It is possible to carry out independent installation in finished furniture. But there are many subtleties and nuances. It’s easier to think about a place for a dishwasher before ordering a kitchen set. Then the masters will make the necessary measurements, and you just have to enter the equipment in the designated place.
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