Connecting the dishwasher, tips and advice.

Connecting the dishwasher requires a special approach and knowledge of certain subtleties. To provide these nuances is capable of a master who is highly qualified in this matter. Since the dishwasher combines both plumbing and wiring, both water and electricity are in a successful but very dangerous alliance. Even small errors in such a serious issue as connecting the dishwasher can lead to undesirable and dangerous consequences. In order to avoid this, it is better to entrust the process of connection to an experienced specialist who regularly deals with equipment of this type.

You should know that this household appliance has special requirements for the quality of electrical wiring. That is, you will need from the electrical panel to lay a dedicated cable of increased cross-section, which will provide the possibility of separate power supply of this device. An additional circuit breaker is installed in the electrical board itself , performing a protective function in the event of an unintended machine overload. Also, when connecting the dishwasher, it is absolutely necessary to provide a grounding element, otherwise you will be regularly shocked. In no case should you conduct a ground wire to heating pipes, water supply, and gas pipes. Similar work, as mentioned above, is better to entrust to a qualified electrician, and not to interfere with the electrical network yourself, which is fraught with the possibility of ignition, smoke, or current shock.

Connecting the dishwasher requires special attention to the organization of water supply and drainage. It is also necessary that the surface for the installation of the machine is smooth and firm. The drain hose connected to the sewage system must not exceed 1.5 meters in length, exceeding this parameter, you risk losing the pump of the machine ahead of time due to excessive wear. It is not recommended to use an extension cord, the machine should only be connected to a power outlet.

Operation of the dishwasher is understood from the cold water supply system, it is considered that the machine connected in this way will work an order of magnitude longer. There are options that allow you to connect from a tap with hot water, but under the condition that the incoming water temperature does not exceed 60 degrees Celsius. This approach allows minimizing temporary losses and heating energy. The only drawback of this type of connection is that during the work on the boiler rooms associated with the prevention, or with possible emergency outages the machine will not be able to function and the dishes will have to be washed in cold water.

There is also the option that the dishwasher is connected by means of a mixer that allows you to choose between pure cold water and hot water saving. But the mixers, adapted to solve such a task, are quite expensive.

Before installing the built-in dishwasher, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the classification of this appliance. There are full-fledged machines and built-in panels with an open type. The first completely hidden furniture fittings. The control is carried out by means of the buttons located on the upper end panel of the hinged door. In turn, machines of the second type are controlled by a control system located on the open part of the panel.

Such machines are connected in a similar way and are very convenient in small kitchens. All kinds of dishwashers are recommended to fully load the dishes, because when washing with incomplete loading, the consumption of water, energy, and detergents is not reduced.

To date, the market for such devices is represented by a wide variety of models and manufacturers. The most famous companies in Russia are Bosch, Ariston, Electrolux, and so on.