Installation and connection dishwasher can be divided into 3 stages:
- preparation and fixing of built-in appliances in a special niche
- electrical connection
- connection to water supply and sewerage
Let us consider in detail, with an indication of common errors, exactly the stages of installation to engineering networks and communications.
Electrical connection
To connect the dishwasher to a 220V network, you will need not so many materials:
A dishwasher (PMM) is not a particularly powerful consumer of electricity, such as hob(from 7 kW and above). Its power usually does not exceed 2.0-2.5 kW. 
Modern models for energy consumption correspond to the class “A” or “A +”. That is, for a year, approximately 220 kW will run on your meter.
Despite this, it is still desirable to connect the PMM, at the repair stage, to lay an independent cable line in a separate gate.
If your repair has been over for a long time, and after buying the equipment you don’t feel like chasing the walls again and spoiling the wallpaper, then you can get by with the existing outlet. Just be sure to make sure that it is protected by an RCD. 
Connecting a dishwasher through a simple modular machine is extremely dangerous.
The socket should be placed at a convenient height - up to 90 cm from the floor level. 
At the same time, place it on the right or left side of the washer, but not behind it. 
Consider the fact that the total length of the cord with a plug for this technique rarely exceeds 1.0-1.5 m. Based on this, and choose a place for an outlet, so that you do not have to subsequently use an extension cord.
The socket itself must of course be grounded. But not everyone has this very grounding. Especially in apartments of high-rise buildings of the old fund. 
Therefore, many use the usual ones, and everything seems to be working fine. However, the level of protection will no longer be sufficient.
Roughly speaking, if there is a ground contact and there is current leakage, then you will not even be able to turn on the RCD. The consequences of these leaks, even small ones, can be quite lethal. 
With a simple socket, the shutdown will occur only at the moment when you touch the case, which is already energized.
And this same electric shock, at least at the initial moment, you will still feel on yourself.
Connection to water supply and sewerage
Connecting the dishwasher to the water supply can be done in two ways.
The first is when you are under construction or overhaul, and you can afford to lay individual pipes, ditch walls, etc.
The second - when you have already installed the entire kitchen and completed everything Finishing work. At the same time, you bought a dishwasher and you need to connect all this somewhere, to the existing water supply and sewerage system with minimal alterations and hassle.
Installation of new pipes
For major installation, a diverse range of materials will be required:
When installing pipes, the socket method is used. To do this, you need a special apparatus for soldering polypropylene pipes. 
The total footage of the pipe and the number of fittings are selected individually. It depends on how far the dishwasher is from the cold water collector.
To begin with, mark the route where pipes will be laid from the distribution manifold to the installation site of the PMM.
After that, cut the required depth with a wall chaser. 
Next, connect PPR connectors with a union nut to one of the manifold outlets. 
Cut off a piece of pipe so that it lasts until the first turn or corner. At the same time, do not forget to leave a margin for connections of 15 mm on each side.
Connect the pipe and fittings by soldering, controlling the position of the elbow. 
After connecting all the pipes along the marked area, at the very end, mount the water outlet. Be sure to mount it on the wall. 
Next, screw a ¾ inch male elbow into the water socket. 
Mount the water supply hose on the square. 
The AquaControl or AquaStop system, which it may be equipped with, must protect against leakage in the event of a breakdown and automatically stop the water supply. 
Turn on the water and check the entire system. If everything is fine, you can finally close up the strobe.
Drain connection and installation in the kitchen opening
It remains to connect the drain hose from the PMM to the sewer outlet through an adapter cuff of the appropriate diameter. 
Do not forget that the drain pipe must be mounted at an angle, with a 1cm height difference per 1m length.
And the drain hose itself has a bend at a level of 70 cm from the floor. Therefore, it is attached to the top of the dishwasher, and not at all so that it does not hang out. 
It remains to connect the washer to the outlet and check the operation of the entire system. Then fix it in a specially prepared opening. 
By the way, some models, for example, Siemens, differ non-standard sizes. Therefore, think over the kitchen furniture in advance.
When installing in the opening, do not forget about metal plate, which must be nailed to the bottom of the countertop (for the model from Bosch). 
This thing is mounted along the very edge and is a vapor barrier, such as a screen. With it, the countertop will not swell from steam.
For some reason, many people throw it away and replace it with aluminum tape, fixing it both on the countertop and on side walls cars. 
Electrolux, instead, comes with something like a piece of rubber that sticks on the sticky side.
After installation and connection, the first wash should be carried out without dishes, using powder or special cleaning tablets. 
This procedure should destroy all bacteria and deposits formed after long-term storage in the shop.
Connection via sink siphon and faucet.
There is a simpler option for connecting a dishwasher, in which there is no need to pull separate pipes for draining and supplying water.
It only takes two things to change:
It differs in that its design already has a place for connecting a drain hose - a fitting, and sometimes two. 
Can of course be modified sewer drain by installing an additional outlet and a sealant there with a pipe. 
The whole thing is inserted by hand, without the use of any special tools.
However, do not forget that the connection of dishwashers and washing machines directly into the sewer pipe, may be accompanied by the appearance of unpleasant odors.
Experts advise making such a connection through a check valve. 
Kinking or bending the hose at a height, which should act as an alternative to the valve, helps only with the constant use of technology. Of course, the water will not go back to you.
However, it is worth the system to stand for a couple of weeks without work and water (for example, in country house or in the country), everything will dry out and the stench in the kitchen will be very sensitive.
Through it, the actual water will flow into the machine. It is installed instead of the standard connector that goes from cold water to the mixer. 
Screw this tee to the hose or cold water supply pipe.
Next, change the siphon. Unscrew the screw from above, holding the siphon itself from below so that it does not fall. 
Disconnect the drain from the sewer. To do this, simply pull it towards you with force. It should come out of the rubber retainer. 
Assemble a new siphon from the components, not forgetting the gaskets and mount it in place of the old one. 
Connect the flexible drain pipe to sewer pipe. All that remains is to connect the drain hose of the dishwasher to the siphon tube through a special adapter.
Included with this adapter, be sure to look for a valve, it blocks the reverse flow of water. 
Fill the sink with water and check that there are no leaks anywhere.
Mistakes and rules
1 Connecting the dishwasher in the 220V shield from the machine.
Remember that all the equipment and devices in your house and apartment, interconnected with water and electricity - a boiler, instantaneous water heater, a washing machine, including a dishwasher, must be connected via:
No simple modular machines, and even more so “traffic jams”, there should not be here. Reliability of protection and your safety in the event of an electrical breakdown of the wiring should come first.
2 Mounting the dishwasher very close to the wall.
As a result, the supply or drain hoses may become kinked, impairing water circulation. The display will constantly show an error.
And you won't guess why. That's why minimum distance from the wall should be at least 5 cm.
3 The machine must be on a level surface.
If installed unevenly, you will have problems with the quality of washing dishes. There may even be a water leak.
For example, Electrolux models allow a deviation from the horizontal of no more than 2 degrees. The whole thing is checked by the building level. 
And it is adjustable by twisting and twisting the legs. 
The rear leg of most models is adjustable from the front. By means of a special screw in the lower central part. 
When adjusting the legs, according to the instructions, the machine must be raised to the maximum so that there are no gaps between it and the table top.
4 Installation of a 220V socket under the sink.
Although this may seem the closest and convenient place to connect the power plug, try to avoid such connection.
The slightest blockage and subsequent leakage guarantee you a short circuit and a fire. For the same reason, it is not recommended to place the extension cord directly behind the dishwasher. 
If the factory cord was not enough to reach a stationary outlet, then connect the carrier away from the hoses, at the maximum possible distance. 
Remember that not every PMM can be connected to a hot water supply system. Be sure to study the instructions, otherwise the device will fail much earlier than its warranty period.
In addition, the temperature of the water in this system may be higher than that for which the sink is designed (usually no more than 60 degrees). Even if she supports such a connection.
Also, keep in mind that hot water in our pipes is dirtier than cold water. Therefore, experts recommend connecting to cold water.
It makes sense to connect to a hot one only if you have your own heating and gas boiler. Otherwise, it will be a penny savings on electricity, which will ruin an expensive dishwasher. 6 Extension of the water supply hose.
It may well happen that a factory hose with a standard length of no more than 1.5 meters is not enough for you. Therefore, you will have to buy more footage. 
Most importantly, do not bite off, unscrew or throw away the main one. It can come with leak protection.
Wires are hidden inside it and when a rush occurs, a circuit occurs and the valve installed at the end automatically shuts off the flow. 
Therefore, when lengthening, simply increase the existing one.
7 Linen for thread sealingIf you are not a plumber, and do not know how to properly and how much flax is wound to seal threaded joints, then it is better for you not to use it.
You may encounter this when reworking the connection of the dishwasher to the siphon and installing the tee to supply cold water. 
Too much flax will eventually swell and the flimsy union nut may burst, resulting in a flood.
In such places, it is better to use a factory rubber gasket or fum tape.
Dishwashers, even with A+++ efficiency, use a certain amount of electricity to heat water. This raises a legitimate question for the buyer: is it possible to connect the dishwasher to hot water and not spend money on electricity? Let's try to figure it out.
Specifications
According to the technical specifications, most dishwashers work with water that is not hot 60 ° C, and units from Bosch do not exceed 20 ° C. This means that the excess temperature regime will definitely lead to a quick breakdown and loss of warranty repairs.
Causes of malfunctions:
- High water temperature leads to failure of the filtration system.
- Tap hot water is more polluted than cold water.
- Rinsing and soaking dishes is done cold or warm water, otherwise food particles will stick to the dishes.
- From high temperature hoses, gaskets wear out quickly, pipes are bent, connections are weakened.
- Frequent shutdown of hot water will not allow you to use the dishwasher regularly.
Hot water connection
Many manufacturers, focusing on consumer demand, produce machines with the ability to draw hot water from the water supply.
The benefit of a dishwasher with a hot water connection is obvious, as the reviews say - electricity costs are excluded during water heating. In addition, the process of washing dishes is noticeably accelerated, because. no time wasted on heating water. However, because of the debris in the tap hot water, filters will have to be installed.
You can also consider another option for the economical use of a dishwasher - connecting to a gas water heater. Here it becomes possible to independently regulate the temperature of the water. Dishwasher with hot water connection and standpipe possible. In this case, the advantage lies in the purity of the water, because. its quality is the same as that of a cold one; no additional filters needed. Therefore, some buyers consider the column as an opportunity to save money when using a dishwasher.
Other connection options for hot water
Some manufacturers produce dishwashers with hot and cold water connections. In this version, the device itself mixes water to the required temperature. The instructions supplied with the appliance, where there is a dishwasher connection diagram, will help to make the connection correctly. Reviews speak of the undeniable benefits of this method.
If the connection to the hot tap water is in the foreground when choosing a dishwasher, you should first familiarize yourself with technical specifications device. The manufacturer in the instructions must indicate this possibility.
Middle-aged and elderly people cannot get used to bills for housing and communal services. Some are so obsessed with this issue that they are constantly looking for something else that could save 2-3 rubles. According to users distributing advice in in social networks, connecting the dishwasher to hot and cold or only hot water, will give significant savings. Is this really so, is it possible to connect the machine to the hot water supply on your own and is it worth it, let's figure it out.
Connection Features
Connecting a dishwasher to hot water is not the same as connecting to cold water. It is very important to remember a number of features that must be taken into account when making such a connection.
- You should take an inlet hose designed for hot water.
- Read the instructions for the dishwasher first. You need to understand whether the manufacturer allows or does not allow the connection of his product to hot water supply.
- Between the inlet hose and the outlet of the hot water pipe, install an additional flow filter, which will trap impurities contained in hot water.
Remember! Although the service provider claims that the hot water supplied to the pipes is absolutely clean, our experience says otherwise. So it's better to play it safe and put a filter, and then check it at least once a year.
Before connecting the dishwasher to hot water, it is necessary to assemble all the components. First, we take a high-quality inlet hose that can withstand hot water. By the way, such a hose can be included with a dishwasher, especially if such a machine is designed to be connected to hot water supply. Secondly, a tee tap, with which you can organize the connection, and in the future shut off the water when the need arises. Thirdly, let's take any flow filter that fits the inlet hose and can be taken to work.
For such work, no special tools are required, the hose is quite easily screwed by hand, but in order to securely install the tee tap on the outlet water pipe, you need to take a fum tape and a small adjustable wrench. So let's get started.
- We turn off the hot water so that we are not doused with boiling water.
- We remove the plug from the outlet of the water pipe.
- At the end of the pipe outlet, we wind the fumka directly onto the thread.
We wind the fumka in a small amount against the thread.
- We fasten ours and make sure the connection is tight.
- On one terminal of the tee we fasten the plug, and on the other we wind the fumka.
- On the free outlet of the tee, we fasten the end of the inlet hose, making sure that its second end normally reaches the dishwasher body.
- We fasten the flow filter to the second end of the hose, and then we fasten this entire structure to the inlet valve of the machine.
In the final, we need to open the water and check how tight the connections turned out. If everything is in order, you can test run the dishwasher connected to hot water. Strictly speaking, a dishwasher needs cold rather than hot water, so the equipment will last longer, but if you really want to connect the “home assistant” to hot water supply, you can do it. Just keep in mind that in such a connection there are pluses and minuses.
Advantages and disadvantages of such a connection
If you connect the dishwasher in the traditional way and use only cold water, the machine will work normally. But if we connect the dishwasher to hot water, some unforeseen situations may arise. Let's start with the advantages of connecting the machine to hot water.
- The washing process is faster as there is no need to heat the water in the tank.
- The heating element wears out more slowly, because it has to be turned on less often. This thesis is controversial, but we will still take it into account.
- Energy saving. In this case, we save on electricity, but at the same time we spend expensive hot water, so the money will come out not cheaper, but rather more expensive.
As you can see, the advantages are very, very doubtful. No effort is needed to reverse the indicated information and turn advantages into disadvantages, although the final decision is of course yours. Now about the unconditional disadvantages of connecting the machine to hot water supply.
- Hot water spoils the meshes of the flow filters, so they have to be changed often. At the same time, it is also impossible without filters, otherwise any garbage and dirt will get into the dishwasher.
- Very hot water damages the nozzles and the drain hose of the machine, which reduces the life of the dishwasher.
- AT normal conditions during the pre-wash in the dishwasher, the dishes are rinsed with cold water, which only starts to heat up during the main wash. And imagine if the pre-rinse will take place in hot water. This will end with the fact that the remnants of buckwheat, dough and other food that does not tolerate hot water will stick to the dishes and the quality of the wash will decrease.
It will be impossible to wash anything in cold water, since the dishwasher can heat water, but cannot cool it.
After reading the above information, many begin to doubt whether it is necessary to connect your favorite "home assistant" to hot water. If you are still used to standing your ground to the end and it won’t be so easy to convince you, read the next paragraph, which may seem interesting.
About hybrid connection
Some expensive dishwashers have a so-called hybrid water connection. They can be connected in three ways: only to cold water, only to hot water, to cold and at the same time to hot water. Last option our experts like it the most and here's why.
A user whose dishwasher is connected immediately to both cold and hot water can really save money by choosing the most preferred washing mode. The machine itself will mix hot and cold water in optimal proportions, instantly providing a mixture of water and detergent to the dishes. There is only one minus here - an abundance of hoses that need to be carefully hidden behind the body. But if it succeeds, you can enjoy using your hybrid washing machine for years without having to deal with dirty dishes!
Summing up, it should be noted that dishwashers can be connected to hot water supply only if the manufacturer allows it. If you connect a machine that is not designed for hot water, you will ruin the technique. Good luck!
A useful appliance in the kitchen is a dishwasher. It helps to save water, valuable time that can be spent on a good rest, communication with the family, doing household chores. If the family is big and everyone loves delicious homemade food, by the end of the day accumulates a lot of dishes left over from cooking and eating.
This wonderful device will easily cope with the task of washing dishes, the quality of the sink will surprise the demanding hostess. When the machine is purchased, it must be installed, connected. Below is step-by-step instruction, which will tell you how to connect the dishwasher with your own hands to the plumbing, cold, hot water, sewerage, electricity, how to choose the right place, how to build in appliances.
Dishwasher in the kitchen
Dishwashers are gaining great popularity and are often found in apartments and houses. Washing dishes in the machine is convenient, comfortable. The device allows you to save water consumption and electricity needed to heat water. It is not surprising that a dishwasher is present in many homes or is planned for the nearest acquisition. The best time to make a decision to buy this device is a kitchen renovation.
If the place is determined and prepared, you can install the machine at any time. Installation work are not difficult, they can be successfully performed independently. What do you need to connect a dishwasher?
dishwasher does not require any special installation. After installing the machine, you will need to connect to the main networks:
- electricity
- plumbing,
- sewerage.
In some cases, you can connect the device to hot water, but not all models allow this method, this should be indicated in the instructions.
Preparing the installation site
First you need to decide on the location of the equipment. It is advisable to foresee the placement in advance in the design of the kitchen, but you can easily install it at any time if the necessary networks are nearby: water supply, sewerage, electricity.
The best option location - near the sink. Before buying, it is necessary to evaluate the amount of space available, because the appliances are offered in various sizes. To get extra space, it's worth giving up one kitchen cabinet.
Freestanding models have standard width:
- 60 cm
- 45 cm
Standard depth - 60 cm, height - 85 cm. In most cases, the machines are equipped with legs that allow you to make slight adjustments (raise, lower by 2-4 cm). Some freestanding models allow installation under the worktop kitchen set they remove the top cover. Built-in machines have similar dimensions.
Installing and connecting a built-in machine will require great accuracy in measuring the installation location. The built-in option must be provided at the order stage kitchen furniture. When the machine is built in, any intervention is difficult or impossible.
Interesting solution- compact dishwasher, mounted on kitchen table. The compact model resembles appearance home microwave oven, does not require much space. Compact appliances will complement a small kitchen where it is impossible to put a standard size of appliances. Compact models are bought by tenants of rented apartments, childless couples, bachelors.
What kind of water can be connected?
The machine must be connected to a water supply, usually cold water. Some models can use hot water at 60°C. However, the profitability of this option is noticeable in the following situations:
- water is heated by using alternative sources energy ( solar collectors, heat pumps);
- hot water is supplied by a boiler or gas heater, you can save a little, because energy from burning gas is cheaper than electricity;
- water is heated by a solid fuel boiler, a fireplace with a water jacket.
The use of hot water is useful if the heating element burns out, replacing this component is expensive. Unfortunately, in modern technology spare parts do not last too long, they are sold assembled, as a unit, so replacement is expensive. As the experience of the author of the article shows, this rule applies to little-known and popular brands present on the market. household appliances.
Before connecting to the water supply, make sure that the water:
- not too tough
- does not contain a large number iron, manganese.
What hardness is allowed?
- if the total hardness is less than 7 on the hardness scale - there is no need to use an air conditioner - the water is considered soft;
- if the total hardness exceeds 7, a water softener should be used.
When heated, the compounds contained in water decompose into insoluble carbonates, which form scale (a phenomenon known to people using electric kettles).
Increased water hardness can:
- damage the device
- significantly reduce the quality of washing.
To reduce stiffness, it is necessary to install appropriate main filters at the water supply inlet to the apartment or directly in front of the equipment.
Water connection
You can connect the water to the dishwasher yourself. Each machine is equipped with a hose for water supply. Depending on the manufacturer, the hoses have a length of:
If the hose is too short for the model you purchased, you need to purchase an extended version. It is not recommended to extend the water hoses by connecting them together, as this may cause water leakage at the joints.
An easy way to connect a dishwasher to the water is under the sink. Suitable for these connections flexible hoses high pressure that need to be hidden in the sink cabinet (the hose is included with the machine).
To connect you need
- Turn off the main water supply faucet in the apartment.
- Unroll the pipe.
- Water is supplied to the sink through 2 pipes (cold and hot). A tee with a faucet for a typewriter is installed on a pipe with cold water. In the case of connecting the dishwasher to hot water, a similar tee is installed on the pipe with hot water.
- We fasten the high pressure hose to the faucet and to the machine.
System leak test
After installing the pipes, it is necessary to check the tightness of the system. The tightness is checked by opening the main tap in the apartment, and then after the first start of the machine.
It is important to check the pressure in the plumbing system. For the operation of the device, it is sufficient to provide water supply in a volume of at least 10-15 l / min, the water pressure must have the value specified by the manufacturer (range: 0.1-1 MPa).
How to install a dishwasher yourself, video
Connecting the dishwasher to the sewer - options
Most dishwashers have their own hoses, tubes for draining used water. They have different lengths, but if necessary, the outflow pipe must be extended, while maintaining the necessary tightness.
Attention! So that they do not appear in the dishwasher unpleasant odors important to remove Wastewater with proper bias.
If a sewer system is carried out from scratch, it should be remembered that near the location of the device there must be an outlet to the sewer with a diameter of at least 4 cm, preferably with an inlet pointing upwards, possibly extending horizontally from the wall. The bent end of the flexible drain hose that the machine is usually equipped with must be placed in the drain pipe and secured to the wall with a special handle so that it does not fall out.
Connection to the sewer, photo
You can use a special rubber plug with a hole for a hose or a plastic sewer connection with a 1/2-inch connection to connect the drain hose.
If there is no sewer to which the dishwasher can be directly connected, a sink siphon can be used. You will need to replace the top siphon fitting with a tee to connect with a side connection. The design of some siphons includes a tee fitting for mounting a drain pipe, then you do not have to install anything additional. This connection is used to install the drain hose. To increase the tightness of the connections, you must additionally use clamps.
The minimum height of the drain hose is 40 centimeters. The height of the drain hole is usually specified by the manufacturer in the instructions. Compliance with this slope will protect against unwanted odors from sewer pipes.
Scheme. Drain height - installation rules
Electrical connection
All devices available on the market operate at a nominal voltage of 220 V, have an electrical cable with a plug.
Important! The socket must be grounded.
It is worth paying attention that, for safety reasons, when connecting to the mains, it is impossible to do. Dishwashers are equipped with a system that interrupts the water supply when there is a malfunction in the equipment, internal leaks.
What can not be done!
- An extension cord cannot be used. According to safety regulations, the machine must be connected directly to a grounded socket.
- Location of outlets. If the appliance is installed next to a sink, there is an electrical outlet nearby and there is a danger of contact with water. Security should be considered - consider installing a moisture-proof outlet. This issue is especially important if children live in the house.
Using the above rules, you can easily connect the dishwasher to the networks with your own hands. It will take a little skill, basic tools, a tee, a faucet. Installation of the dishwasher is not difficult, it is important to follow the recommendations exactly. If the task is to do the installation professionally, to prevent sudden flooding of the apartment, it is better to entrust the work to a plumber.
Relatively recently, dishwashers appeared in the homes of our compatriots. This device is appreciated not only by women, but also by men, because there is a lot of free time.
But even today, many people have a lot of questions on various topics related to dishwashers. Common questions include. Information on the correct installation of the device to the water supply system is also extremely necessary. Many people think that it is better to connect the dishwasher directly to hot water. After all, the tariff for electricity increases almost daily, and hot water is constantly available in the tap. Why use electricity to heat water for a dishwasher?
Many experts ambiguously answer the question: “Is it possible to quickly and reliably connect the dishwasher to hot water?”. After all, not all manufacturers can give clear recommendations on this matter.
Connection
Of course, there are many models that can be connected to a water supply source. But all users must follow the recommendations and rules specified in the instructions for the device.
If you decide to connect the dishwasher directly to hot water, you should prepare a special filling hose. If a conventional hose is installed, this can lead to serious consequences.
Please note that all water supply hoses must be marked in red and blue. So the consumer can recognize the values at any time.
Benefits of connecting a dishwasher to hot water
Many experts agree with the opinion of thrifty consumers. Therefore, they give their advantages of connecting the dishwasher to warm water.
This method of connection significantly reduces the consumption of electricity in the house. After all, the device washes cutlery at a high temperature. The same thermal water is used for the last rinsing of dishes, which has a positive effect on its drying.
The washing process is much faster, because there is no time spent on heating the water in the tank.
The heating element in the device wears out more slowly, because it practically does not need to be used.
But, at the same time, many experts do not understand why, if there is hot water in the house, it is impossible to use a sink. It is so .
Disadvantages of connecting the dishwasher to hot water
Many experts recommend paying attention to the temperature of the water. If it exceeds 60 0 C, this may adversely affect the built-in filtration system. All damaged meshes of flow filters will quickly fail, which means that they will need to be changed regularly. But you can’t use the device without filters, because garbage will get into the dishwasher.
Hot water pressure is different from cold water. The difference between these indicators increases significantly, given that hot water enters the device through a cylinder in the boiler.
Hot water brings in more debris, so additional filters should be used.
On water hoses designed for high temperature water, creases and kinks appear more often. Therefore, before installation, check whether the hose is under any physical activity. In this case, the hose may soften and break when water flows through it.
High temperature water also negatively affects the drain hose and nozzles of the machine. This shortens its lifespan.
Sometimes hot water can "stick" food to the surface of the plate during the first wash. And this will greatly complicate the process of cleaning dishes.
Everyone knows that problems with the supply of hot water happen much more often than with cold water. Suffice it to recall the summer (the time of repair and preventive maintenance), when the period of turning off hot water can be very long.
Often in dishwashers, the washing cycle takes place at a temperature of 50 0 C. If water comes in at a temperature of 60 degrees, this program may not be completed. After all, a dishwasher can heat water, but not cool it.
About the reasons why the dishwasher may not heat water.
Features of connecting to hot water
The device is connected to hot water in the same way as to cold water. But such an installation requires a number of features. So, how to connect the dishwasher to the water supply correctly?
- Read the instructions for the device well. Make sure the device is connected to hot water. Indeed, for example, for Bosch models, the water temperature should not exceed 20 0 C, which means that only cold water should be used.
- Prepare a special inlet hose designed for hot water.
- Install a flow filter. It will additionally protect the dishwasher from hot water impurities. Install it between the pipe outlet and the inlet hose.
Before you start connecting the device, you must collect all the components. The inlet hose for hot water must be of high quality. Some manufacturers supply a similar hose with a dishwasher designed for such a connection.
Prepare the faucet tee. It must be used to connect the machine. In addition, it will help to shut off the water supply if necessary.
So, you need to prepare:
- hose;
- cleaning filter;
- special mixer;
- brass tee with stopcock;
- fum tape and wrench.
Connecting the dishwasher to hot water
To bring hot water to the dishwasher, you do not need to use special tools. using only hand strength. Well, for a reliable installation of a tee crane, you should use an adjustable wrench. Remember that the fum tape must be wound in the direction against the thread. It takes about 10 turns.
So, the connection sequence:
- We remember about safety, so we turn off the water. Otherwise, you can get scalded with boiling water.
- The plug must be removed from the water pipe.
- There is a thread at the end of the pipe outlet. Do not wrap fum-tape or tow on it.
- We fasten the brass tee. Check if the joints are hermetically sealed.
- We wind the fum-tape onto one terminal of the tee and fasten the end of the inlet hose well. We check that it freely reaches the body of the device.
- We install a plug on the second terminal of the tee.
- And the second end of the hose we install a flow filter
- We fasten this entire structure to the filling valve of the device.
At the end of all work, turn on the water and check the tightness of all connections. If everything is in order, you can test the operation of the device.
Other connection options
Often in expensive models of dishwashers, it is possible to connect the device to water in 3 ways:
- to hot;
- to cold;
- simultaneously to 2 sources.
The latter method is especially popular. Thanks to him, the equipment can independently mix 2 streams of water to the required temperature. So you can not only save energy, but also choose the desired washing mode.
But this method involves the use of a large number of hoses. And this does not always look aesthetically pleasing and is far from inconvenient to connect.
Traditional dishwasher connection
Almost all dishwashers are designed to be connected to cold water. This is spelled out in the instructions for the appliance, which indicates a clear sequence for installing kitchen equipment.
- Turn off the water supply tap;
- The mixer nut is unscrewed with a wrench and the thread of the pipe is released.
- Fum-tape or tow is wound.
- A tee is installed. At the same time, we take into account that the side outlet is in a convenient position for connecting the hose to the dishwasher.
- Installing the mixer.
- On the tee, we transfer the valve to the “closed” position. We open the general water supply and check the tightness of the joints.
- We install the dishwasher hose by screwing the plastic nut
Conclusion
A dishwasher is an indispensable device in every modern home. Correct installation guarantees long-term operation devices. Should I connect the appliance to hot water? An unambiguous answer cannot be given, because there are many arguments both “for” and “against”. The manufacturer can judge everyone. After all, it is he who indicates in the product passport all the recommendations for its installation.
Remember, you should think carefully before installing the device without paying attention to the recommendations indicated in the instructions. This can harm only the dishes, but also the technique.
So, to which water it is better to connect the dishwasher (to cold or hot) - the owner of the device decides. It all depends on his preferences and desires. But as practice shows, the main advantage of hot water supply (reducing energy costs) does not turn out to be such. Especially if you take into account the possibility of possible device breakdowns and inconvenience in its operation.
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