How to install a new dishwasher

Video: How to Install a Dishwasher Step by Step - It’s Easy!

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Method 2 of 4: Disconnect and remove the dishwasher
Method 3 of 4: Installing a new dishwasher
Method 4 of 4: Finishing Touches
Tips
Warnings
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1 Shut off the water. Shut off the water supply on the valve. This valve is usually located under the sink.

2 Check for water. Turn on hot water in your sink to make sure the water is shut off. In older homes, the shut-off valve may be damaged and need to be replaced. If so, then you must shut off the water on the main highway in the house or on the street.

3 Disconnect the power supply. Disconnect the dishwasher power supply at the electrical panel.

4 Check for power supply. Check the power supply to make sure it is disconnected. Electrical panels are often mislabeled, especially in older homes.

Method 2 of 4: Disconnect and remove the dishwasher

1 Unscrew the fixing screws. At the top of the dishwasher rack you will find some screws. Unscrew them with a screwdriver.
2 Remove the cover. Now remove the bottom cover.
3 Insulate the wires. Attach the caps to the ends of the wires. Now remove the wires from the terminals and move away.
4 Find the water supply pipe. Find where the water comes from, usually the pipe is under the dishwasher.
5 Disconnect the water supply. Remove the coupler to disconnect the water supply line from the water intake.
6 Remove the hose. Loosen the clamp and remove the hose to disconnect the drain hose from under the sink.
7 Move the dishwasher. After removing all fasteners, place a tablecloth in front of the old dishwasher, slowly lift the old dishwasher and place it on the tablecloth.
8 Get ready for a mess. Keep a towel ready, as some water may spill onto the tablecloth when you set up an old dishwasher. In this case, just dry it off with a towel.
9 Clear the place. Now that you have removed the old dishwasher, clean where it was and where you will be installing the new dishwasher.

Method 3 of 4: Installing a new dishwasher

1 Place the dishwasher. Place the new dishwasher face up.
2 Connect the hose. Connect the drain hose to the compression clamp.
3 Attach the fasteners. Wrap Teflon foil around the water supply pipe and attach the rectangular brass fasteners that are used to secure the water supply hose.
4 Insert a new dishwasher. Screw on the front leg with the new one so it can be easily inserted into place. In the meantime, have a friend pull on the drain hose under the dishwasher.
5 Connect the water supply. Connect the water supply hose under the dishwasher to the rectangular fittings.
6 Arrange the cables. Route the electrical cables through the dishwasher sleeve and tighten it so that the cables cannot be pulled out.
7 Connect the cables. Now connect all electrical cables - ground wire to green bolt, white wire to white, and black wire to black. Take the pan-head screws to secure the connections.
8 Connect the hose. Connect the new drain hose to its original position.

Method 4 of 4: Finishing Touches

1 Turn on the water supply. Turn on the dispensing by opening the hot water valve.
2 Check for leaks. Check carefully for leaks.
3 Check connections. If a leak occurs, check all connections and try again.
4 Adjust the height. Adjust the front legs of the dishwasher and set them to the correct height.
5 Install the screws. Thread a small screw into the bottom of the countertop through the flange to secure the dishwasher to the countertop.
6 Switch on the power supply. Turn on the power and your dishwasher is ready to go.

Tips

Most dishwashers have similar installation instructions.
Make sure the water inlet is stainless steel. Thus, it will last much longer. Do not install it from an old dishwasher, rather buy a new one.