More and more families are buying dishwashers to save their time. This time can be devoted to family, children, work, walks and other important things. Because of this, the popularity of dishwashers is growing every day. The store has a huge selection of dishwashers, the main of which are built-in. They do not take up a separate place in the kitchen and fit compactly into any kitchen set.
The installation of the dishwasher can be entrusted to the master. But if this is not possible, then people install it themselves without any problems. Built-in dishwashers are installed both under the kitchen set (invisible, under the facade) and open. Dishwashers that are arranged under the facade of a furniture set will last longer. One of the important advantages of installing a facade is child protection. The child will not spoil the appearance of the machine, will not touch the buttons, thereby ensuring the use of the dishwasher without the risk of harming both the child and the machine.
Self-installation of facades
To independently install the machine in a kitchen set, you need a separate niche in this set. The dimensions of the niche must match the dimensions of the dishwasher. In addition, there should be no back wall and bottom.
The machine itself is installed on the floor, on the steps. The rear wall of the kitchen furniture for the machine is not needed due to the connection of hoses: drain and water supply.
The front panel is attached to the dishwasher door.
What is the point of the façade? The facade is a decorative panel that is identical in color and characteristics to the kitchen set. It can be made of different materials: MDF, plastic, chipboard, solid wood and other materials.
Such a decorative insert is acquired in several ways:
- independently made from the doors of a disassembled cabinet;
- made to order together with kitchen furniture;
- any facade similar in style and size is selected.
The installation of the machine is carried out in several stages, the main one is the connection to communications (water, light, drain). The installation of the facade is carried out at the end, when everything is already connected and installed in the headset. To prepare the installation of the facade, you will need: a screwdriver, a drill, a screwdriver, an awl, a tape measure, a marker, double tape.
Adhesive tape or Velcro is needed in order to carry out a trial fitting of the facade on the dishwasher. Since an error of 2-3 millimeters can be serious and you will have to reinstall everything again.
Stages and technology of facade installation
When all the tools are in place, the facade is ready, the dishwasher is installed, then you can proceed with the installation work.
Stage number 1 - determining the dimensions of the facade panel
The dimensions of the panel must match the dimensions of the dishwasher. For 60 cm dishwashers, the front width should be 59.8 cm. For 45 cm models, the front width is 44.8 cm. But there may be exceptions.
If we talk about the length of the facade, it all depends on how convenient it will be to open the dishwasher door.So that it does not touch other parts of the kitchen set.
Stage number 2 - choosing a method of fixation
The installation of the facade must be carried out strictly according to the instructions that are attached to the dishwasher. If you do it differently, you can run into trouble.
You can not glue the facade on the glue.The facade may peel off due to temperature changes, because the adhesive will lose its properties. Or vice versa, stick firmly, which is also not very convenient if you need to disassemble the machine later.
Well, it is not recommended to stick the facade on adhesive tape, because of the gravity of its own weight, vibrations, the facade can fall off.
Stage number 3 - sequential installation
At this stage, you need to carefully check the location of the dishwasher relative to other objects in the kitchen set. It should not be crooked, lower or higher. Otherwise, the facade will also be installed crookedly in relation to the rest of the furniture.
Once again, you need to double-check the dimensions and you can tighten the fasteners.
After the work with the fastening of the facade is completed, you need to proceed to the side fastenings of the case. In order to carry out work on the side fasteners, you need to pull out the upper basket for dishes from the dishwasher and screw the screws into the side walls from the inside. Self-tapping screws must be suitable in length.
Installation nuances
When installing the front panel, the use of a tape measure is mandatory. Installation "by eye" is very risky.
Before starting installation, you need to check the dimensions again. It is better to take measurements once again than to disassemble again and spoil the facade.
The selection of self-tapping screws in length is also important. Too short will not guarantee that you have successfully fixed the panel. And long ones will spoil the appearance of the facade.
When attaching the facade handle, you need to rely on other cabinet handles, on how they are located on the headset, so that it looks equally even.
To prevent the door from closing during installation, heavy books or objects can be placed on it. A regular screwdriver is suitable for fastening the panel, however, using a screwdriver is more efficient and faster.When the facade is installed, you can start operating the dishwasher.
If a Bosch or Siemens dishwasher is purchased, a ready-made set of screws, fasteners and self-adhesives is attached to them. In the case of equipment from Hansa, Miele, you will have to select materials and do it yourself.
Helpful Hints
Experienced engineers advise when assembling a kitchen to start not with furniture, but with the installation of household appliances.
- Before installing the facade, you can practice on a board with a thickness of 16mm to avoid mistakes in the future. In addition, the template will be able to designate future installation points for fasteners.
- You need to drill holes for fasteners carefully, it will be enough to drill three-quarters of the thickness of the panel, no more.
- The best option for the material for the panel is MDF. It withstands all temperature conditions, is not exposed to moisture, is not toxic to humans and is considered the most durable material.
Following the tips and step-by-step instructions, you can easily install the panel on the dishwasher yourself, even without the use of special skills and abilities.
