If you want to compactly place household appliances in the kitchen, read our article on how to connect a dishwasher and washing machine. You can make the installation at the same time, thereby saving time and space in the kitchen. Where to put bulky equipment and how to connect it correctly, read below.
Installation Features
Ideally, both devices should be installed next to the sink, since the operation of the equipment depends on the proximity of communications. If possible, put a washer and dishwasher on the sides of the sink.
If possible, experts recommend that you do not lengthen the inlet and outlet hoses. Over time, this leads to wear on the pump. It works in heavy duty because the range of the bay or drain is increased. In addition, there is an increased risk of leakage.
If you just got the equipment home, remove the carton. Check that the case is intact without damage or scratches. It is important not to forget to remove the transport bolts from the washer. They are mounted on the rear panel to immobilize the drum and other elements. So they are not damaged during transportation.
You can put the dishwasher on the washing machine if you select the compact PMM model.Do not forget that the washing equipment vibrates a lot, so you need to properly strengthen the appliances in place.
Tools & Parts
First of all, you need to organize communications that are suitable for the simultaneous connection of devices. To do this, you will need:
- brass or bronze tee (they are more reliable); it is advisable to choose a tee with a shut-off valve;
- siphon for two or three taps;
- two flow filters;
- to lengthen you will need new hoses and extension tubes;
- Voltage regulator;
- bronze adapter tap;
- fum tape;
- wrench;
- pliers;
- screwdriver;
- level.
Now you can start connecting.
Proper connection of equipment
The correct connection sequence includes: drain, water, electricity. But if your network is not prepared at all, then the first thing to do is organize the wiring:
- A channel is prepared in the wall, where a three-core copper wire is laid.
- A moisture-proof socket with grounding is installed. It is connected through a voltage regulator. This applies to both washing machines and dishwashers.
Entrust such work better professional electrician.
Drain organization
Connecting the appliance together to one drain will be easier if the dishwasher is located above the washing machine (CMA). All you need to do:
- Install a new siphon under the sink on two fittings.
- Connect the PMM hose to one fitting and the СМА hose to the other.
- Clamp the connections. Otherwise, high pressure will cause the hose to break and water to leak to the floor.
Be sure to follow the rules for connecting the drain. The hose must be at least 50 cm from the floor.
Plumbing work
You can connect the machines directly to the water pipe or through the sink. Both washing machines and dishwashers can be connected to hot water. But for this, special hoses that can withstand elevated temperatures must be included.
We do not recommend independently connecting the equipment to a hot water supply, if this is not provided by the manufacturer. It may be dangerous. Hot water is periodically turned off, before taking it into the car, you still have to mix it with cold.
Progress:
- Shut off the water supply.
- Disconnect the mixer hose from the water pipe.
- On the pipe outlet, connect the bronze four-way adapter tap.
- Now connect a mixer to one terminal and flow valves with a shut-off valve to the other two. Each of them is connected to the hose of the washer and dishwasher. This is done in order to shut off the water supply separately for each equipment.
- Seal the connections with fum tape.
Another option is as follows:
- Connect a tee tap to the cold water outlet.
- Connect the ends of the PMM and SMA inlet hoses to the tee branches.
- Fasten the connections with a fum tape, winding it along the thread 10-15 times.
Then bring the other ends of the hoses to the outlets of the body and tighten the nut.
It remains to connect the devices to the network and you can perform a test run. It is advisable to turn on both devices at the same time to check the quality of the connections and the correct connection.
After transporting the equipment, dust and small debris may remain inside the tank.Therefore, the trial run is idle.
How to perform the first launch of the dishwasher, read here. Fill the tray of the washing machine with powder, the dispenser compartment of the dishwasher with detergent. Pour salt into a special tank. Set up long programs at high temperatures. What you need to check:
- hose connection strength;
- heater operation;
- water intake;
- draining.
Cope with the work with their own hands, it is doubly pleasant to operate the equipment. The video will help you make the connection correctly: